today’s rock picks move through creative resistance, neon-lit nightlife, cosmic progressive rock and swaggering london indie. these four tracks bring together sharp guitars, restless rhythms and bold ideas built to be played loud.
fuck ai music – philip seibel
philip seibel turns creative resistance into a raw, uncompromising rock statement
fuck ai music is a direct rock anthem driven by rebellious energy, forceful lyricism and a pledge to separate creativity from ai music. it’s not necessarily the most subtle track we’ve heard, but hey let’s go with it, and it’s a fun track that gets the message across in style. it confronts algorithm-led production and machine-generated content, turning that anxiety into stellar defence of musicianship, hard work and the best kind of bangers; natural ones.
philip seibel is a switzerland-based musician, composer, producer, writer and visual artist whose work explores survival, justice and resilience. this release continues his commitment to confronting difficult subjects through art, while celebrating the years of practice, failure and perseverance behind genuine expression. rather than chasing controversy for its own sake, the song stands with artists who believe connection cannot be reduced to a prompt. it’s bags of fun and an important message that more people need to hear.
thank u for making this philip seibel 🖤
electrical – dave’s manual
dave’s manual turn late-night freedom into a beautifully bright alternative rock rush
electrical is a high-energy nightlife anthem powered by a hooky guitar riff, punchy momentum and a harmonically rich chorus that still lands with immediate ease. the guitar work is great, and the whole thing captures the excitement of heading out with friends, moving beneath neon lights and making the most of every hour before morning arrives. it’s a great feeling to reflect on, and i love the ‘worry about it tomorrow’ lyric.
dave’s manual are a minneapolis-based rock band bringing classic guitar instincts into a modern alternative frame. with shades of foo fighters and tom petty in its drive, the release feels familiar without leaning too heavily on nostalgia. as the second single from their upcoming ep worry about it tomorrow, it introduces a band focused on strong hooks, full-volume energy and the kind of memories created when nobody is ready for the night to end. an essential rock listen this week.
thank u for making this dave’s manual ⚡
vibrant secrets – alexander nantschev
alexander nantschev makes cosmic progressive rock feel wonderfully vivid, melodic and alive
vibrant secrets begins with glockenspiel and vocals before expanding into driving drums, bass, organ and orchestral colour. its progressive rock foundations carry touches of drum and bass energy, while the arrangement keeps a strong melodic centre as it reaches towards something vast, curious and genuinely interstellar. i love how writing for a music blog introduces me to stuff i wouldn’t usually hear, and ‘vibrant secrets’ is a really lovely surprise this week; it’s compelling, dark and unique .
alexander nantschev is a vienna-based composer and multi-instrumentalist shaped by classical music, psychedelia and experimental production. created with collaborators across vienna, london, germany and the philippines, this release leads his album half a century and completes a trilogy that began during the pandemic. inspired by the birth of stars and the mystery of creation, it revisits an older composition with new possibilities, turning decades of musical exploration into an expansive statement. it’s a really great single, and i’m really curious to see what nantschev does next.
thank u for making this alexander nantschev 🌌
prozac nation – jetlag
jetlag bring classic rock swagger into a loud, maximalist indie debut
pronzac nation arrives with loose rhythm guitar, punchy brass and the kind of rock ’n’ roll confidence designed to shake bedroom walls. drawing from classic swagger and modern indie experimentation, the track balances an infectious groove with vivid, free-flowing lyrics and enough movement to reward both close attention and careless dancing.
jetlag are a london-based band building maximalist indie music from different genres, eras and attitudes. influenced by the rolling stones, the black keys and primal scream, they use this first release to examine a world where old heroes become villains and society seems to sleepwalk through constant upheaval. ambitious, eclectic and sharply current, the song introduces a band determined to make volume, thought and rhythm work together.
thank u for making this jetlag 🚀
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