Southern Ontario’s rock & roll firebrands The Wild High return with their electrifying new single, “I Wanna Get Paid,” an anthem of desperate optimism wrapped in country-rock grit. With its raucous energy and sharp-witted lyricism, the track confronts the modern-day obsession with instant gratification, echoing the restless longing for success without consequence.
“I Wanna Get Paid” blends the raw spirit of southern rock with a driving, arena-ready sound. Fueled by swampy slide guitars, massive choruses, and an undeniable groove, the song is a bold declaration of hope even in the face of rock-bottom reality.
“I Wanna Get Paid” is about that daydream of financial freedom without the grind. It’s a reflection on how so many people aspire to exist without effort – just hoping to get paid for being. But at its heart, it’s also a song of resilience, about holding onto hope even when you’re at your lowest. – lead vocalist/guitarist Jon Harvey
Los Angeles-based hyperpop producer and artist DANGER SPOON has released their electrifying new single, “icu ❤”—a track that blurs the line between passion and peril. Equal parts unhinged and tongue-in-cheek, the song transforms obsessive love into a full-blown medical emergency, pulsing with chaotic energy and glitchy hyperpop production.
Fusing warped R&B grooves, industrial percussion, and the blown-out intensity of metalcore production, “icu ❤” is a sonic rollercoaster. From its breathy, restrained verses to the explosive chorus—where emergency sirens wail and saw synths collide—the track captures the exhilarating rush of desire spiraling out of control.
While producing largely in isolation, an early demo of “icu ❤” caught the ear of multi-platinum producer Jimmy Duval (XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, Bryce Vine). His reaction—“That’s insane. You’re a beast.”—became a defining moment for DANGER SPOON.
Brock Geiger’s latest single, “Early August Rain,” is an introspective meditation on acceptance in the face of uncertainty. Inspired by both personal upheaval and the devastating Canadian wildfires of recent summers, the track transforms struggle into optimism, creating a literate ballad wrapped in immersive production. With its alternative and indie rock sensibilities, the song blends organic instrumentation with intricate electronic textures, offering a glimpse into Geiger’s forthcoming album, Some Nights, set for release on March 18th, 2025.
Produced at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles by Geiger and Grammy Award–winning collaborator Will Maclellan (Phoebe Bridgers, Boygenius), “Early August Rain” showcases a unique sonic approach. The song’s foundation was laid with a reverb-soaked drum recording captured in the studio lobby, an unconventional choice that resulted in one of many uniquely captivating tones on the record. Layered with speaker-tearing guitar tones and atmospheric sequenced percussion, the track finds beauty in both its rawness and its refinement.
Keyth Jones has never been afraid to shake things up. Over the years, he has explored everything from the kaleidoscopic harmonies of Fractal Cat to the experimental edges of Plän Pläns, always taking his music somewhere new.
His latest single, “Run To Me” roars in with a different kind of mission, cutting through the noise with a blistering, fuzzed out garage rock rush.
Listen here:
This track is a raw, high energy homage to the rough and tumble 1960’s garage bands that lit up basement parties and dive bars before vanishing into crates of forgotten vinyl. As soon as the guitars kick in, it’s all speed, sweat, and grit.
There is an urgency; Jones sings like he has something to prove, his voice riding the distortion like a runaway train. The rhythm section is relentless, keeping the pulse pounding from start to finish.
Jones wrote “Run To Me” in the most fitting way possible – jamming with his wife on drums, chasing the thrill of loud, unfiltered rock n’ roll. That energy is baked into every note.
“Run to Me” came from a 2022 jam session with my wife on drums. I had just started playing electric guitar again and wanted to write a rocker that paid homage to the 60s garage bands. My buddy and I used to spend hours combing bargain bins in record stores for those bands. It was like a competition to see who could unearth the most obscure 60s relic. Then we’d go back to his basement and rock out, and we always felt like we were the only people in the world who cared about this stuff.”
But don’t mistake the song’s ragged edges for carelessness. Getting the right balance between loose and electrifyingly tight took serious effort. Jones has said that this was the toughest track to get right in the studio, with producer Miles Gannett helping to fine tune the chaos into something razor sharp.
This is the perfect preview to Jones’s upcoming “Love Yourself” EP, due out in April 2025. While the full project is set to explore themes of self-reflection and romance, “Run To Me” is all adrenaline. Rock and roll at its most immediate and infectious.
Whether you are a fan of The Sonics, The Stooges, or The White Stripes, this one demands to be played out loud!
Los Angeles-based dream pop band Nightjacket unveil their latest single, “My Only Heart,” an intimate and soaring love song that encapsulates the glow of devotion. A shimmering blend of ethereal guitars, lush synths, and heartfelt vocals, the track is a sonic love letter, exuding warmth, nostalgia, and undeniable romance.
Written by guitarist/vocalist Jordan Wiggins for his now-wife, Danielle, “My Only Heart” captures the exhilarating feeling of being completely known and loved by another person. With vocalist Andrea Wasse’s expressive voice at the helm, the song marries a grooving rhythm section with rich, swirling guitar textures, embodying both the brightness and grounding nature of true love.
I was trying to capture a glimpse of how Danielle makes me feel. She’s so bright, which I think “My Only Heart” conjures with its resonant, swirling guitars and grooving rhythm section. At the same time, she’s down to earth and comforting, which Andrea’s vocals really drive home. The song got faster and faster in tempo the more we worked on it. The demo was significantly slower, and I think the version you hear is maybe the third iteration of recording. Louie [Schultz] (multi-instrumentalist) brought some beautiful strings to the track late in the recording process, partially inspired by the Eurythmics’ “Here Comes the Rain Again.” – Jordan Wiggins
I think what makes “My Only Heart” unique is that out of our current batch of songs together, this one was born in Jordan’s brain and doesn’t immediately sound like something that came from mine. This is totally Danielle’s song. Even her friends know it as her song. – Andrea Wasse
Hamilton-based punk trio Takes an Army returns with their electrifying new single, “You and Me.” A high-energy track packed with emotional depth, “You and Me” blends melodic punk and ska influences to create a song that’s as introspective as it is infectious.
Inspired by personal hardship and the power of connection, “You and Me” reflects on unexpected moments in life that bring people together. Originally written in a slower ska style, the band reworked it into a driving, anthemic punk song with a chorus made to be shouted back at live shows.
The beginning line of the chorus, “We’re not perfect, even though it seems,” really resonates with us. People assume everything looks perfect from the outside, but life is about overcoming struggles. That’s what Takes an Army is all about. – Tyler Gelderman (bass/vocals)
Modern Mystery 
You must be logged in to post a comment.