today’s rock picks move through synth-heavy grief, modern panic, classic rock tribute and raw finnish grunge. these four tracks bring emotional force, live-band urgency and a strong sense of identity.
stoic – slim loris
slim loris turn personal loss into a danceable, synth-heavy indie rock stunner
stoic is a deeply personal indie-rock track built around big 80s-inspired synth weight, bright movement and an anthemic emotional core. it carries a sense of celebration inside grief, using danceable energy to honour someone loved without losing the intimacy of the feeling. the vocal is the standout here, it’s all hands in the air vibes in a wonderful 80s way. not to mention the driving bass and the huge synth chords. the ingredients work, but it’s the end product which definitely earns a place on your playlist.
slim loris are a four-piece indie rock band from stockholm, sweden, making music together since 2010. this release is dedicated to songwriter mattias’ father, who passed away last year, and stands as one of the band’s most honest and intimate moments. recorded in their rehearsal space, mixed at olga studion by pecka hammarstedt and mastered by erik holmberg, it feels pure, direct and built from shared history. great songs often come out of difficult moments, and slim loris have shared something beautiful here. a brilliant single.
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everything – the lunar keys
the lunar keys turn modern panic into a widescreen alt-rock anthem
everything is a sharp alt-rock anthem built around restless adrenaline, big hooks and the pressure of wanting too much at once. the track wraps overstimulation in crowd-ready force, turning modern ambition, phone-lit anxiety and the feeling of heading for collapse into something immediate and explosive.
freind of the blog the lunar keys continue their run of large-scale, unity-driven rock songs with this second collaboration with grammy-winning producer and mix engineer brendan dekora. as with previous releases, the band are pairing noise with purpose, donating £1 for each of the first 250 reviews or airplays to shelter. the result feels both urgent and communal, made for big stages, raised voices and the shared release of letting pressure out.
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song for pete ham – ly@tt
ly@tt honour pete ham with a heartfelt, classic rock tribute
song for pete ham is a poignant rock duet shaped by rich vocals, guitar texture and a deep respect for badfinger’s late songwriter. the track carries classic rock warmth while staying emotionally direct, using references to ham’s work and the weight of his final words to build something sincere.
ly@tt, pronounced late, are a four-piece band based around charlottesville, virginia, with members from ohio, kentucky, tennessee and virginia. written by paul r johnson and dc williams, the release features rick skinner on guitars, ed booth on drums and percussion, and kleidi buroz on backing vocals. recorded at studio 607 in ivy, virginia, it bridges personal tribute and rock history with care.
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blank – aspesti
aspesti bring teenage fury into raw, unfiltered finnish grunge
blank hits with the distorted weight, honest lyrics and uncompromising attitude of a band who sound fully inside the noise they are making. the track carries the spirit of 90s grunge while pushing it through the restlessness of young voices living in the present.
aspesti are an alternative grunge band from espoo, finland, formed by three seventeen-year-old musicians, nooa, rasmus and kalle. signed to love is punk records in spring 2025 and now moving into the live circuit with stupido booking, the band arrive with hunger and a direct sense of purpose. their sound is loud, raw and physical, built to hit the chest rather than sit politely in the background.
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