Some real controversy brewing here in the halls of Rock is the New Roll H.Q. Site favorites The Sheepdogs may have just jumped the shark with their latest tune, “Darlin’ Baby. This couldn’t be any more yacht rock this side of Christoper Cross opening for Toto on an actual yacht. But don’t sleep on it. The song is actually great.
Category: Rock
What We’re Listening To (August 8, 2024)
Elles Baily – 1972
Her latest single, “1972” was released in advance of her upcoming album, Beneath The Neon Glow, celebrates doing our best to live in the moment just like in 1972. The record is set to see the light of ear later in the year.
Kyle Daniel (feat. Maggie Rose) – Fire Me Up
One of the best contemporary Southern artists in the game today, old-school meets new-school on this backwoods charmer, “Fire It Up.” Produced by Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three, this single is from the newly released long-player, Kentucky Gold.
Gorilla Riot – Molotov Sister
There is more than a little Rolling Stones swagger on this grunge-adjacent single from Manchester’s own Gorilla Riot. The new record, Salvation, coming out in October is set to be epic.
Blues Pills – Bad Choices
It’s no secret that here at Rock is the New Roll we carry the torch for Blues. With their latest, “Bad Choices,” we are treated to a head-shaking bombast of Blues Rock courtesy of the best front women in Rock.
Austin Gold – The Wire Defines
There is nothing like a bit of Night Ranger-adjacent AOR to take you back to the days of your youth riding around in your El Camino with Eddie Money blasting on the cassette player with the smoke so heavy you can barely see out of the windshield.
Video of the Day: Massive Wagons – Night Skies
The latest single and video from ‘70s retro mavens Massive Wagons. A bit of yacht rock on this one provides the backdrop for melodic tune of the highest order.
Video of the Day: Fat White Family – Bullet of Dignity
Having softened their sound since hitting the scene with an aggressive form of Post Punk Garage Rock this new nuanced sound combines North African elements with slight essence of surf rock. splendid stuff, indeed.
Song of the Day: Datura4 -Drive By Island
On the short list of our favorite Aussie bands. Datura4 hits the highway on a blacktop of ’70s rock. Think Foghat by way of The Little River Band on this floating rocker.
Video of the Day: Southern River Band – Chasin’ After Love
Old school, good time Rock and Roll is the order of the day with this Western Australian band that channels all the best from Thin Lizzie, Slade, Status Quo and beyond.
Video of the Day: Sisters Doll – Don’t Give Up On Us
There is plenty of cool Rock coming from down under, and Sisters Doll is one of the latest and greatest Australian real rock bands to come around in quite some time.
Song of the Day: Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Blood On The Stage
Tuk Smith is back with his latest drop in advance of a full album later in the year.
Video of the Day: Bywater Call – Everybody Knows
Most definitely on the short list of Rock and Soul bands that you likely have never heard of, their latest, “Everybody Knows”’can stand right up there with the Tedeschi Trucks band.
Video of the Day: The Virginmarys – Northwest Coast
Certainly not a beach boy-influenced West Coast beach scene, the latest from the Virginmarys is all killer riffs, crap weather and dangerous vibes. Stay tuned for a tour with Ugly Kid Joe and an upcoming record.
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