I love how Ivan Mudd bring together the melodic punch of classic powerpop and the scruffier, less disciplined energy of punk rock on “Getaway Car.” The fuzzy, overdriven guitars give the song plenty of muscle, but it's the enthusiasm for big and unapologetic choruses that really catches me! There's a pleasingly old-school quality to the whole thing, recalling the days when rock bands could be loud and reckless. I also appreciate the band's commitment to storytelling beyond th

GlowDriver’s “Tell Me” has the kind of bassline that makes sitting still feel like a waste of time. The synths are bright, saturated, and wonderfully energetic, while that steady 123 BPM pulse gives everything an irresistible late-night momentum!

The piano and vocal on Franxie’s “Stone” were recorded together through a single microphone. Their timing shifts remain intact, giving the song about anxiety a pulse that can hesitate, and I like that vulnerability. The accompaniment moves with the person singing, keeping the emotional pressure close to the surface.