Category: New Music
These blog posts are all about showcasing new bands I discover either on Bandcamp or TikTok. These blog posts typically link to a Spotify playlist.
Why Lakeview is a Country Duo Rock Fans Should Get Into
It was a spring day in April 2023 when I decided to throw on my local rock radio station, likely due to me being indecisive about what I wanted to listen to. I had to do a double take because I thought I turned on the country station when I heard “Need a Favor” by…
sweetmess have the pull to make them your new favorite band
Don’t sleep on TikTok when it comes to music recommendations. TikTok is a valid place to discover new music. Alongside Bandcamp, I cannot tell you how many bands I have discovered because of TikTok. Among those artists is sweetmess, a four-piece pop-rock band from Montreal, Québec. One thing about them that caught my eye right…
Why Calling All Captains Will Tailspin Their Way Into Your Hearts
It was a cozy summer night in 2022 scrolling through Bandcamp when I discovered Calling All Captains, a post-hardcore, pop-punk, emo band from Edmonton, Alberta. This happens to me a lot with bands where I’ll discover them, I’ll know who they are, but I don’t form a strong connection with them right away. In 2022,…
Why Unsung Heroes Are An Alternative Rock Band With The Edge
One cozy evening, I was scrolling through TikTok decompressing while eating dinner. Mixed with sports bros screaming at me, adorable animal videos, Alaska life and memes are bands and artists posting their music. Tale as old as time. Unsung Heroes, a rock alternative band from Rockford, Illinois, was one of those TikTok discoveries. They are…
Why FELICITY is a band on GOD MODE
When I write about a band, I listen to their music fairly regularly before writing about them. Felicity is different. When it comes to music, sometimes it resonates with you and sometimes it won’t, and that is ok. Felicity is one of the special bands in that regard. I can wholeheartedly say Felicity, a hard…
This Place Sucks But Always Grounded Don’t
It’s interesting how I discovered Always Grounded. RJ, the vocalist, randomly ended up on my personal TikTok For You Page in 2019. I am not into wrestling, but he was into pop-punk and seemed cool, so I gave him a follow. I eventually listened to his band, Always Grounded, when I saw he had a…
