Genre: Rock
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Hiqpy
Thanks to Abir Hamam’s dynamic vocals and the band’s compelling live performances, Hiqpy’s indie-rock profile was on the rise well before they released their first single.
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Housewife — Girl of the Hour
Housewife’s excellent Girl of the Hour has catchy indie-rock appeal that’s elevated by confessional, clever songwriting.
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FIEP — Fried Rice, Moon Bliss
Amsterdam’s FIEP makes energetic and charismatic power-pop, and their two latest EPs combine for a catchy and hooky debut record.
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Bagdad — They Don’t Know
Polish three-piece Bagdad is sombre and contemplative on their debut EP They Don’t Know, channeling low-key 90s grunge classics near-flawlessly.
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Other Half – Transgression is Outdated / Dark Ageism
Other Half is incandescent with rage on recent single “Transgression is Outdated”, and last year’s Dark Ageism, is one of the great punk records of the 2020s.
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The Boojums: Hot Streak
The Boojums are a Nova Scotia band making catchy lo-fi garage rock with fantastic music videos.
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Shiv and the Carvers — Tell Me You Love Me Again EP
Shiv and the Carvers’ second EP and first for Twin Fang is a brief and fun blast of 90s influenced skate punk.
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cootie catcher – Shy at first
cootie catcher’s second album, Shy at first, is a warm and charming throwback to mid-00s twee indie rock.
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Miynt
Miynt has always made music rooted in tie-dyed psychedelia. The lead up to her album Rain Money Dogs brings her sound into the 21st century, if only just.
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Adore
Irish garage punk band Adore takes on issues of domestic abuse and toxic masculinity with tight musicianship and feral intensity.