Shot from their tour of Spain in March 2023, Kurt Baker continues to put out stellar garage-adjacent Rock and Roll.
Category: Rock
Five Cool Ones: Five (More) Reasons That Rock Is Not Dead

The state of rock music in 2023 is definitely destination full speed ahead. If The Rolling Stones can put out an album that is actually ferocious, there is hope for the world.
Here are five particular cool platters that we have been vibing to at Rock is the New Roll.
Black Spiders – Hot Wheels
Every song from their 2023 record Can’t Die Won’t Die is a scorcher with the monster riffs and gang vocals on “Hot Wheels” standing out.
The Struts – Rockstar
Unrelenting glamsters, Luke Spiller and The Struts offer up an addicting form of Rock and Roll on this arena-worthy gem.
Kelsy Karter & The Heroines – Love Goes On
New Zealand rocker Kelsy Karter delivers a Def Leppard worthy sugar pop frenzy on this one.
The Cold Stares – Cross The Line
Mixing Blues, Southern, and Hard Rock, The Cold Stares amped up from a duo to a power trio on this stomper.
Gypsy Pistoleros – Come On Eileen
Ears down the best Rock cover song of the year, Gypsy Pistoleros wear the mantle of best Glam, Flamenco, Rock band proudly.
Video of the Day: Sisters Doll – Change
An Australian rock and roll band mostly known for their appearance on Australia’s Got Talent.
Video of the Day: The Gems – Undiscovered Paths
Great vocal harmonies, Halestorm-worthy chorus, and a driving riff take this band next level on this one.
Song of the Day: Jetboy – Lido Shuffle
The mighty Jetboy is back with a single from their soon to be released record. This is ears-down the cover song of the year.
Video of the Day: Palace of The King – A Run For Your Money
Here in the hallowed halls of Rock is the New Roll HQ, we are huge fans of Aussie Rock and Roll. Here, from the final single to be released from their upcoming release, Friends In Low Places, Palace Of The King offers up a dynamic brand of riff-heavy rock that touches on Psychedelic – Fuzz with heavy hooks and an ear worm chorus.
Video of the Day: Sebastian Bach – What Do I Got To Lose
No need to adjust your hair spray. Rock and Roll rable rouser Sebastian Bach is scorching the earth with an electric single and video.
Cover Song of the Day: The Struts – Tumbling Dice
Next to Justin Hawkins of The Darkness Luke Spiller from The Struts just might be the most dynamic front and in the rock and roll game today. Here, Luke and the boys pay tribute to The Rolling Stones.
Video of the Day: The Gems – Psycho
This Swedish all-girl band is another band on the rise made up of ex Thundermother band members.
Live Video of the Day: DeWolff – Every 1’s A Winner
Dutch rockers DeWolff kick out all of the jams on this cover of the Hot Chocolate one hit wonder.
