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Artist : Soft Science Album : Sand Quick Thoughts : Another golden shoegazey record from Soft Science in a year full of good ones. This one feels bright and fresh even though it has that college radio flair, and I loved every moment. Songs of Note : "Spinning," "Fade," "Hope" Artist : Rebecca Black Album : Age of the Exhibitionist Quick Thoughts : The Rebecca Black redemption tour (not that she has to be redeemed but you get it) continues with her strongest collection of work yet. "Hot Wet Delirious" deserves to be the Charli xcx-adjacent radio hit of the fall, and "Miss Delicious" is a true banger. This reinvention continues to be rock solid, so make some time for this. Songs of Note : "Hot Wet Delirious," "Miss Delicious," "Michael." "Waschesalon," "Metamorphia" Artist : Today Junior Album : Stranger Days Quick Thoughts : A sort of indie rock love letter to the 20...

Photo by Jonathan Hislop Today Junior has one last single out before their new album is released next month. "Werewolves of Boston" is the perfect song for those of us that are already preparing for Halloween while still enjoying the end of summer. It's an indie fuzz-rock song steeped in surf rock, with some power pop harmonies. This song is a lot of fun, and with the word "werewolves" and "Boston" right in the title, we're not going to be able to resist it. The song has a light and cheery sound, which isn't usually associated with the city of Boston. It chugs along daring you not to dance, and by the time the chorus kicks in, you'll be won over.  Today Junior say of their latest single: "A song about when the 9-to-5 day ends, the nighttime begins and your inner wild child takes over. When the sun sets and you find your way to the Allston basements, dive bars, and local shows. When the drudgery and obligations end, the creatures come o...

Photo courtesy Today Junior Today Junior are an indie fuzz-punk band out of Boston. They have a new single out today, and it's the kind of song that makes me wish local modern rock radio still existed. "Keep On Pushing Me" has such great crossover potential. The song is layered in fuzz and perfectly jangly, with vocal melodies that creep right on the mainstream while still having a punk element. This is punk that insists you dance. Not just mosh or pogo, but actual dancing. Considering "Keep On Pushing Me" is about how the entire world seems to be collapsing with government overreach and the constantly ballooning of the cost of living, the song is shockingly upbeat. Of course, a song with that subject matter probably should be the Song of the Summer in 2026... Today Junior day of their latest single: “To us, it’s about not giving up when it feels like you are being pushed off the path you’re trying to achieve. It’s about being resilient and having determination ...