today’s rock picks are a bit of a raw selection, with a touch of guitar energy, nostalgic textures and forward-thinking production. bangers, the lot of them 🪨
dragon of chaos – pray silence
pray silence deliver a powerful debut single built on giant riffs, compelling dynamics and pure Scottish grit
dragon of chaos arrives with force, driven by thick, distorted guitar lines and a relentless rhythmic backbone. the track shifts between tightly controlled verses and a wide, explosive chorus, giving it a sense of movement that keeps pulling forward while maintaining its heavy edge. it’s produced wonderfully, keeps you guessing throughout, but rocks like a bastard when it needs to. i also really like the vocals, kinda unique.
pray silence are an edinburgh-based project bringing together marky wildtype and sam siggs, both stepping into heavier territory with intent. this debut signals the start of a broader vision, combining intricate arrangements with biting lyrical tone, and setting a strong foundation for what follows. it’s really great and we’ll be keeping an eye on this lot.
thank u for making this pray silence 🔥
you’re a star – victims of the new math
victims of the new math shape a warm n’fuzzy, hook-led indie rock banger with a whole lot of charm
you’re a star opens with bright guitar textures and settles into a steady, melodic groove, balancing lo-fi warmth with bags of melodic character. it all feels quite immediate and unforced, and it kinda sounds like it’s been recorded in someone’s garage, giving it a genuine charm. the chorus is great, and i love the loose, diy 60s vibe.
victims of the new math is the long-running outlet for thomas young, whose self-produced catalogue draws from decades of influence. this release reflects a continued focus on blending classic indie rock with personal storytelling, touching on themes of recognition and perspective through a familiar yet distinctive sound. brilliant stuff, and fans of lo-fi rock and indie will absolutely love this. great band name too.
thank u for making this victims of the new math 🎸
Treadmill of hope (2026) – joseph schwartz
joseph schwartz merges cinematic scope with modern rock intensity and a tonne of emotional depth
Treadmill of hope (2026) builds gradually through layered instrumentation, moving from restrained passages into fuller, guitar-led sections. the dynamic range gives the track a sense of scale, with melodic threads tying together its more expansive moments. it all builds into a big, bluesy chorus that’s incredibly infectious.
joseph schwartz is a chicago-based artist working through a hybrid production process, combining forward thinking production with detailed manual refinement. this track stands as a key moment in a wider narrative around creative struggle and identity, pushing rock into new territory while holding onto its emotional core. it’s a big track, and we’d love to hear more.
thank u for making this joseph schwartz 🎧
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