No matter if you’re indie-obsessed or a head-banging heavy metal lover, this week had no shortage of dazzling new single drops and album releases. From Zac Farro‘s new solo single “My My” and Daisy The Great‘s “Dog,” all the way to Fit For A King‘s “Begin The Sacrifice,” there’s something new for each and every alternative music fan to spin ASAP.
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Dead Eyes — “Relapse”
Following the release of singles, “Thanks For Nothing,” “Take Me Too,” “Good Die Young,” and “Better Off,” heavy-rock quartet Dead Eyes officially unveiled “Relapse” via Thriller Records. Vocalist Zach Williams says, “‘Relapse’ is a love song for the self-destructive, a battle cry for the war between the storm and silence.” Beginning on July 6, you can catch Dead Eyes in all of their riff and rock glory on tour with Archers, Rivals, and Of Virtue. Check out the full route here. — Maria Serra
Zac Farro — “My My”
Paramore’s and HalfNoise’s Zac Farro announced his first solo album under his name this week. Operator, available on July 18 via his own label, Congrats Records, will feature the artist’s lead single, “My My”—a charming and ethereal, yet melancholy tune with hints of psychedelic and indie rock. He says, “‘My My’ is a personal song about witnessing a loved one try to let go of someone they care for deeply. That kind of silent pain. This song holds a lot of weight and captures those moments of reflection and processing that run throughout the album.” Pre-order your copy of the record here. — Maria Serra
Sanguisugabogg — “Abhorrent Contraception (Feat. Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity)”
The lead single off their newly announced album Hideous Aftermath, due out October 10, is a definite blueprint of everything that makes this Columbus death metal quartet so great: brutal riffs, crushing breakdowns, and some of the best vocals in the genre. Throw in a sick feature from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity on top, and you have a perfect death metal song from Sanguisugabogg. — Patrick Walford
Daisy The Great — “Dog”
Daisy The Great launched their new single “Dog” on June 25 ahead of the release of their LP The Rubber Teeth Talk, out now via S-Curve Records. Just in time for your dog days of summer playlists, this single is the existential indie earworm that everyone needs right now. Co-lead singer Kelley Dugai shares, “I wrote ‘Dog’ while on a long walk through New York City on a crummy day. I saw a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal face down in a murky puddle on the curb in the West Village, and I thought, there I am. It was like a little funny gift from the streets of NY that validated my disillusionment with adulthood that day and made me smile.”
Of the LP, co-lead singer Catherine Marks notes, “We laughed a lot making this record, but there were also many moments that made us shed a little tear. When I first heard the songs, I was immediately transported into their world. I love the character and sonic identity we’ve created for each song, guided by their storytelling. This album is so undeniably them, and I love it.” Grab a copy of the record here and check out tour dates near you. — Maria Serra
Fit For A King — “Begin The Sacrifice”
The opening track to their new album, Lonely God, due out August 1, sets the tone in a gigantic way. Showcasing an exciting progression and evolution in their sound, while never abandoning everything fans have loved about the band for 15+ years, Fit For A King have struck a perfect balance on both sides of melodic and heavy metalcore on “Begin The Sacrifice.” — Patrick Walford
Penny & The Pits — “Thick Black Gloves”
Penelope Stevens, aka one-third of Motherhood, just launched their debut album Liquid Compactor from project Penny & The Pits. Boasting tracks such as “Headcrusher,” “Sweat” and “Thick Black Gloves,” this release explores feminist rage as well as joy, akin to Amyl & the Sniffers. “I spent a lot of time making challenging work that would test both myself and the listener. Now, I’m trying to make music that feels good; music that connects the heart to the body,” they share. — Maria Serra
Lorna Shore — “Unbreakable”
If “Oblivion” blew listeners’ minds, “Unbreakable” will make their heads actually explode. Vocalist Will Ramos once again showcases that he might be a demon from the depths of hell his jaw-dropping vocals. As heavy as ever instrumentally, and with a triumphant message of positivity lyrically, this track sees Lorna Shore firing on all cylinders. “Unbreakable” only elevates the hype for I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, due out September 12.— Patrick Walford
Sunday Morning — “Pulling Thorns”
Sunday Morning, aka New Haven, Connecticut’s premier emo rock outfit on the rise, just announced their debut LP, Eternal Grief. With it, the group offers their new single, “Pulling Thorns.” Sunday Morning shares, “The song includes the lyrics that inspired the title of the album. With its anthemic chorus, we knew it was going to be the first single. This song continues the theme of loss and how life can potentially be after it. It also features a sample from the 1943 film, Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman.”
Of their debut record, due out October 31 via Open Your Ears Records, the band says, “Eternal Grief is an eloquent story of the battle with grief, the potential loss of a loved one, and acceptance. Expressed through the many influences that comprise Sunday Morning, Eternal Grief gives listeners a full spectrum of sonic expression and emotion.” — Maria Serra
Rise Of The Northstar — “Back 2 Basics (Feat. LANDMVRKS)”
The kind of banger you are going to want to blast when you’re driving around with the windows down, “Back 2 Basics” will have listeners head-banging and moshing all summer long. Bouncing between French and English lyrics throughout the track, this Rise Of The Northstar ripper is a testament to music being a universal language no matter what language it’s in. — Patrick Walford
