{"id":16732,"date":"2022-12-28T09:18:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T08:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/?p=16732"},"modified":"2022-12-28T09:19:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T08:19:04","slug":"music-year-end-list-nieks-favorite-singles-and-eps-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/28\/music-year-end-list-nieks-favorite-singles-and-eps-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Year-End List || Niek\u2019s Favorite Singles and EPs of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16809\" src=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022singles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1941\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022singles.jpg 1941w, https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022singles-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022singles-768x237.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022singles-1536x475.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1941px) 100vw, 1941px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ah&#8230;the short format release! Fewer songs than the full length and at a higher hit percentage. What&#8217;s not to like? 2022 proved to be a particularly great year for singles and EPs, and below you&#8217;ll find my 50 favorites of the year ranked in alphabetical order. Enjoy reading and listening. And, if you haven&#8217;t already, make sure to also check out our other end-of-the-year lists, <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/music-year-end-list-nieks-favorite-albums-of-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/07\/music-year-end-list-dennis-favorite-albums-of-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/21\/music-year-end-list-dennis-favorite-singles-and-eps-of-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. See you all in 2023!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abi Ooze || <a href=\"https:\/\/rottenapplelabel.bandcamp.com\/album\/abi-ooze-forestdale-sessions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forestdale Sessions<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe <em>Forestdale Sessions<\/em> are yet another display of Jaide Baisa\u2019s skill in writing awesome primitive garage punk nuggets with \u201960s girl group pop sensibility. As Abi Ooze, she is Joan Jett, April March, Shangri-Las and Ramones combined in <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/14\/new-ep-abi-ooze-forestdale-sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one single package<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=544391098\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rottenapplelabel.bandcamp.com\/album\/abi-ooze-forestdale-sessions\">Abi Ooze: Forestdale Sessions by Rotten Apple<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bad Spring || <a href=\"https:\/\/foreverneverendsrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/tape-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tape 1<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIf you like angsty college rock, dreamy powerpop, or rockin\u2019 \u201990s altpop, Bad Spring should be <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/02\/new-single-bad-spring-tape-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the top of your bands-to-watch list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1597069174\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foreverneverendsrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/tape-2\">Tape 2 by Bad Spring<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choke City || <a href=\"https:\/\/chokecitymusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/bringing-me-down\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bringing Me Down<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nChoke City\u2019s latest single has great energy and features <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/22\/new-single-choke-city-bringing-me-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two punky sleazy r\u2019n\u2019r hits<\/a> reminiscent of The Heartbreakers, the NY Dolls and The Stooges.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1822978545\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1091365065\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chokecitymusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/bringing-me-down\">Bringing Me Down by Choke City<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Class || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/23869160-Class-Class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class EP<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOne of my favorite discoveries of 2022. Class mix \u201970s NYC punk attitude with the musicianship and sense of melody of Big Star. None of the songs by Class are alike, and <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/20\/new-ep-class-class-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all of them<\/a> are interesting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1893912153\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=4213199983\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nowthatsclass.bandcamp.com\/album\/class\">Class by CLASS<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Continental Lovers || <a href=\"https:\/\/continentallovers.bandcamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dale Arden Vs The World <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHere is another band that knows how to find <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/23\/new-ep-continental-lovers-dale-arden-vs-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the sweet spot<\/a> between powerpop, r\u2019n\u2019r, punk, garage and glam. The mid tempo <em>Really Doesn\u2019t Matter<\/em> is my favorite.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2667563160\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=933220620\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/continentallovers.bandcamp.com\/album\/dale-arden-e-p\">Dale Arden (E.P) by Continental Lovers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cosmit || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2885068-Cosmit-Its-Cosmit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It\u2019s Cosmit<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nBristol\u2019s (UK) scrappiest and poppiest punkrock band have yet to write a song I don\u2019t like. Cosmit sound like the Northern Soul version of Marked Men on <em>Go Go Go<\/em>, and their harmonies are <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/10\/new-ep-cosmit-its-cosmit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dopamine rush inducing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1792925765\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1062658183\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cosmit.bandcamp.com\/album\/its-cosmit\">It&#8217;s Cosmit by Cosmit<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crocodile Tears || <a href=\"https:\/\/crocodiletears.bandcamp.com\/album\/junie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junie <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe <em>Junie<\/em> EP is all about loud guitars, killer riffs and sweet pop melodies. I absolutely love this band. Three originals, one Tom Petty cover. <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/12\/new-ep-crocodile-tears-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All good<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1512086609\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crocodiletears.bandcamp.com\/album\/junie\">Junie by Crocodile Tears<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut City || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/22604108-Cut-City-Rage-At-The-Badlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rage At The Badlands <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough Cut City is generally regared to be a post punk band, <em>Rage At The Badlands<\/em> is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/11\/new-ep-cut-city-rage-at-the-badlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more punkrock oriented<\/a>, with crazy catchy choruses, awesome drumming, and cool new wave-ish guitar work.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2960220983\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/boxbedroomrebels.bandcamp.com\/album\/bbr-40-cut-city-rage-at-the-badlands-e-p\">BBR#40 CUT CITY &#8216;Rage At The Badlands&#8217; E.P by Box Bedroom Rebels<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cyanide Pills || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/22262608-Cyanide-Pills-The-Kids-Cant-Be-Trusted-With-Rock-N-Roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kids Can\u2019t Be Trusted With Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe band from Leeds provides exactly what you expect on their new two song single: late \u201970s poppy punkrock like the past four decades haven\u2019t happened. <em>The Kids Can\u2019t Be Trusted With Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll<\/em> is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/26\/new-single-cyanide-pills-the-kids-cant-be-trusted-with-rock-n-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an instant classic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1175142553&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dan Webb And The Spiders || <a href=\"https:\/\/danwebbandthespiders.bandcamp.com\/album\/guess-what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guess What<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDan Webb is on an indefinite touring hiatus, but released two great EPs this year. This is my favorite. <em>Real Good Reason<\/em> is the kind of anthem that young dads will sing along to proudly and loudly while desperately fighting to <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/24\/new-ep-dan-webb-and-the-spiders-guess-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hold back the tears<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3476442393\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=4208803680\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danwebbandthespiders.bandcamp.com\/album\/guess-what\">GUESS WHAT by Dan Webb and the Spiders<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>DANG\u00dcS TARK\u00dcS || <a href=\"https:\/\/dangustarkus.bandcamp.com\/album\/concrete-hearts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concrete Hearts<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFour mutant pop punk songs that are lo-fi, fast, loud, snotty, and somehow also super melodic. Just when you start to think this EP <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/29\/new-album-dangus-tarkus-concrete-hearts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">couldn\u2019t get any better<\/a>, it throws the fastest <em>Proud Mary<\/em> cover in existence at you.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=68650439\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=2950170400\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dangustarkus.bandcamp.com\/album\/concrete-hearts\">CONCRETE HEARTS by DANG\u00dcS TARK\u00dcS<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ditches || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2645024-Ditches-Drunk-Dial-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drunk Dial #9 <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nInstallment #9 of the <em>Drunk Dial Series<\/em> features one original that is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/31\/new-single-ditches-drunk-dial-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">among the top songs Ditches<\/a> has released so far, and a cover of <em>Abra Cadaver<\/em> by fellow Swedes The Hives.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1478061381\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drunkdialrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/drunk-dial-9-ditches\">Drunk Dial #9 &#8211; Ditches by Ditches<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drakulas || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2791847-Drakulas-Drunk-Dial-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drunk Dial #10 <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe A-side original (<em>Shame<\/em>) is 150 seconds of catchy ramonegarage\u2019n\u2019roll. On the flipside, Drakulas cover The Jim Caroll Band\u2019s <em>Three Sisters<\/em>. This single is meant to be played one way and one way only: <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/07\/new-single-drakulas-drunk-dial-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at maximum volume<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1826397762\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drunkdialrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/drunk-dial-10-drakulas\">Drunk Dial #10 &#8211; Drakulas by Drakulas<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dumpies || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovercraftrecords.com\/product-page\/hc083-the-dumpies-roberto-clemente-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberto Clemente<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nShort attention spanners rejoice! This EP has 6 songs with a 5 minute total playing time. The short punk bursts of The Dumpies are <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/19\/new-ep-the-dumpies-roberto-clemente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a lot of fun<\/a> and that also applies to The Dumpies\u2019 blistering cover of Shang-a-lang\u2019s <em>Commotion<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2631267875\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1076488170\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedumpies.bandcamp.com\/album\/roberto-clemente\">Roberto Clemente by The Dumpies<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emily Jane Powers || <a href=\"https:\/\/emilyjanepowers.bandcamp.com\/album\/always\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Always <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSure, this one <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/25\/new-album-emily-jane-powers-always\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has ten songs<\/a>, but its running time is less than 13 minutes. I fell hard for the short and sweet upbeat indie rock songs that Powers infuses with \u201960s girl group melodies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4087002506\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=3696262555\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emilyjanepowers.bandcamp.com\/album\/always\">Always by Emily Jane Powers<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXWHITE || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/23065535-Exwhite-Estray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Estray EP <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEXWHITE (Halle, Germany) have a<a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/12\/new-ep-exwhite-estray-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> strong old school underground punk vibe with an experimental touch<\/a>. Lead single and title track <em>Estray<\/em> is a massive hit that builds on the synergetic relation between the drums and sweet guitar licks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=541548508\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=2412950521\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turbodiscos.bandcamp.com\/album\/estray-ep\">Estray EP by EXWHITE<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feral Joy || <a href=\"https:\/\/feraljoy.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EP <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFeral Joy are <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/15\/new-ep-feral-joy-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exhibit A <\/a>of how you do scrappy and ramshackle indie rock, which they play at a decent tempo and inject with heartfelt emocore tendencies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2531502277\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1731836957\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feraljoy.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep\">EP by Feral Joy<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friends of Cesar Romero || <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofcesarromero.bandcamp.com\/album\/six-banger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Banger<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFOCR are so prolific, it\u2019s mere impossible to pick any of their releases. This year, I think I liked this six song EP the most. My favorite track is <em>Born Under A Jealous Sign<\/em>. Toxicity usually doesn\u2019t sound <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/12\/new-ep-friends-of-cesar-romero-six-banger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this upbeat and catchy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=132622713\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=3224111593\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofcesarromero.bandcamp.com\/album\/six-banger\">Six Banger by Friends of Cesar Romero<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gentlemen Rogues || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2594150-Gentlemen-Rogues-Francy-bw-Ive-Got-a-Match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francy b\/w I\u2019ve Got A Match<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGentlemen Rogues sound huge, with <a href=\"\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/01\/new-single-gentlemen-rogues-francy-b-w-ive-got-a-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">powerful and crisp sounding guitars<\/a> that are an accumulation of rock history. There is only one thing I don\u2019t like about this release: it\u2019s not a full length.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=596967721\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snappylittlenumbers.bandcamp.com\/album\/francy-b-w-ive-got-a-match\">Francy b\/w I&#8217;ve Got A Match by Gentlemen Rogues<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green\/Blue || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/25483504-Green-Blue-Worry-Gimme-Hell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worry b\/w Gimme Hell<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nImagine releasing two awesome records in one year, and still have songs <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/20\/new-single-green-blue-worry-b-w-gimme-hell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">of this level<\/a> leftover from the studio sessions. What a year for Green\/Blue!<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=6654833\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greenbluempls.bandcamp.com\/album\/worry-gimme-hell\">Worry \/ Gimme Hell by Green\/Blue<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hank Wood &amp; The Hammerheads || <a href=\"https:\/\/toxicstaterecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/2022-ep?from=hp_punk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 EP (You Could Have It b\/w I\u2019d Rather be With Me)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFew bands manage to channel the energy and sound of MC5 and make it into something of their own as well as Hank Wood and his gang. Woods\u2019 passionate singing (a combination of wailing, howling, talk singing and soulful screaming) takes both songs to another level. These songs are <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/26\/new-single-hank-wood-the-hammerheads-2022-ep-you-could-have-it-b-w-id-rather-be-with-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meant to be experienced<\/a>, not analyzed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2545150872\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/toxicstaterecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/2022-ep\">2022 EP by Hank Wood and the Hammer Heads<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Hazmats || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/23066900-The-Hazmats-Empty-Rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empty Rooms<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAnother winning Chubby And The Gang side project, the <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/04\/new-album-the-hazmats-empty-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most pop-oriented yet<\/a>. Fuzzy and punky indie pop that hopefully gets a sequel.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1458831469\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/empty-rooms\">Empty Rooms by The Hazmats<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Ghosts || <a href=\"https:\/\/fat-cat.co.uk\/release\/holiday-ghosts\/credit-note-ep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit Note <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSeeing Holiday Ghost live twice this year at the <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/23\/festival-report-left-of-the-dial-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Left Of The Dial<\/em> <em>Festival<\/em> <\/a>further cemented my love for the UK band. The <em>Credit Note<\/em> EP is not just a tasty appetizer while we are waiting for the next LP, the title track and <em>Bright Lights Big City<\/em> are <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/18\/new-ep-holiday-ghosts-credit-note-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">among my favorite songs<\/a> the band has written.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2876115718\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayghosts.bandcamp.com\/album\/credit-note-ep\">Credit Note EP by Holiday Ghosts<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingrates || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/25092379-Ingrates-Dont-Be-a-Stranger-bw-I-Dont-Care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Be a Stranger b\/w I Don\u2019t Care<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis single shows Ingrates at their glammiest yet, without losing any of their lo-fi and unpolished charm. It\u2019s a bit like Slade but played by Exploding Hearts. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/09\/new-single-ingrates-dont-be-a-stranger-b-w-i-dont-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frickin\u2019 great<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4035469426\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ingrates.bandcamp.com\/album\/dont-be-a-stranger-b-w-i-dont-care-2\">Don&#8217;t Be a Stranger b\/w I Don&#8217;t Care by Ingrates<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Jack Cades || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/25059133-The-Jack-Cades-Something-New-Chasing-You\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Something New \/ Chasing You <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Something New<\/em> is a timeless jangly garagepop song that <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/02\/new-single-the-jack-cades-something-new-chasing-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hits all of the right notes <\/a>and check all of the right boxes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=345945526\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thejackcades.bandcamp.com\/album\/something-new-chasing-you\">&#8220;Something New&#8221; \/ &#8220;Chasing You&#8221; by The Jack Cades<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>La Hija del Apocalipsis || <a href=\"https:\/\/lahijadelapocalipsis.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EP 1 <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nImagine Best Coast as a trashpunk act and you get pretty close to the sound of La Hija del Apocalipsis. The <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/08\/new-ep-la-hija-del-apocalipsis-ep-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">juxtaposition between pop and noise<\/a> is a major selling point of the Argentinian band.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=692588747\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1420384842\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lahijadelapocalipsis.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep-1\">Ep #1 by La Hija del Apocalipis<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Laughing Chimes || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/25473943-The-Laughing-Chimes-Zoo-Avenue-EP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoo Avenue EP<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLike Dennis mentioned in his post, we are both massive fans of The Laughing Chimes. The <em>Zoo Avenue<\/em> EP is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/new-ep-the-laughing-chimes-zoo-avenue-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underground pop heaven<\/a>, and <em>Laurel Heights<\/em> is a song for the ages.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3428452895\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=788309522\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelaughingchimesband.bandcamp.com\/album\/zoo-avenue-ep\">Zoo Avenue EP by The Laughing Chimes<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Los Recuerdos || <a href=\"https:\/\/losrecuerdos.bandcamp.com\/album\/entre-macca-y-juan-gabriel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entre Macca Y Juan Gabriel<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUptempo <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/14\/new-ep-los-recuerdos-entre-macca-y-juan-gabriel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jangly powerpop<\/a> from Spain. Curious to see this band graduate to the full length format.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1442067643\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=3761501905\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/losrecuerdos.bandcamp.com\/album\/entre-macca-y-juan-gabriel\">Entre Macca y Juan Gabriel by Los Recuerdos<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Model Zero || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2566103-Model-Zero-Little-CrystalLeather-Trap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Crystal b\/w Leather Trap<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/29\/new-single-model-zero-little-crystal-b-w-leather-trap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Killer single<\/a> that on opposite sides has a weird and groovy Velvet Undergroundesque outsider R&amp;B track with an infectious chorus and a more traditional garage rock\u2019n\u2019roll nugget.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2937083066\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=679014923\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/modelzero.bandcamp.com\/album\/little-crystal-b-w-leather-trap\">Little Crystal b\/w Leather Trap by Model Zero<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Miesha And The Spanks || <a href=\"https:\/\/retarecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/i-cant-wait-dig-me-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I Can\u2019t Wait \/ Dig Me Out<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMiesha And The Spanks play a powerful brand of soulful garage rock that sounds huge and full of hit potential. Miesha\u2019s voice is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/01\/new-single-miesha-and-the-spanks-i-cant-wait-dig-me-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a force of nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1844569697\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retarecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/i-cant-wait-dig-me-out\">I Can&#8217;t Wait \/ Dig Me Out by Miesha and the Spanks<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natalie Sweet &amp; Brad Marino || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2769629-Natalie-Sweet-Brad-Marino-Second-Time-Over-My-Head\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Second Time b\/w Over My Head<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nBoy, is the Sweet-Marino partnership <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/26\/new-single-natalie-sweet-brad-marino-second-time-b-w-over-my-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a match made in heaven<\/a>. The dual boy\/girl vocal attack and sweet harmonies are a natural fit and only further add to the succes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=892377500\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retarecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/second-time-over-my-head\">Second Time \/ Over My Head by Natalie Sweet and Brad Marino<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neutrals ||<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2853433-Neutrals-Bus-Stop-Nights-EP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bus Stop Nights<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/25\/new-ep-neutrals-bus-stop-nights-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Each of the songs<\/a> on the <em>Bus Stop Nights<\/em> EP is a winner in my book, but <em>Gary Borthwick Says<\/em> particularly makes my heart jump. It\u2019s a massive underground pop hit that sits nicely between The Go-Betweens\u2019 <em>Lee Remick<\/em> and Television Personalities\u2019 <em>Geoffrey Ingram<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1986238027\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/bus-stop-nights-ep\">Bus Stop Nights EP by Neutrals<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Neuros || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/22838474-The-Neuros-Baby-Dont\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debut 7\u2033 <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWith certain releases, you need only one look at the band\u2019s name, location and typeface and you know you\u2019re going to like it. This debut single by Melbourne punks The Neuros is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/30\/new-ep-the-neuros-debut-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everything you\u2019d expect and more<\/a>, and after your first tour of these three songs, you\u2019re sure to want another ride.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2484445633\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theneuros.bandcamp.com\/album\/debut-seven-inch\">debut seven inch by The Neuros<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parlor Hour || <a href=\"https:\/\/parlorhour.bandcamp.com\/album\/demon-shuffle-cute-song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demon Shuffle \/ Cute Song <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nParlor Hour, a slacker twee outfit from Portland. Their songs are scrappy and infectious, <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/13\/new-single-parlor-hour-demon-shuffle-cute-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">just the way we like it<\/a> at ATW.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=370219212\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parlorhour.bandcamp.com\/album\/demon-shuffle-cute-song\">Demon Shuffle \/ Cute Song by Parlor Hour<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Prize || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/24387029-The-Prize-Wrong-Side-Of-Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrong Side Of Town <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPowerpop infused with rock\u2019n\u2019roll energy, Thin Lizzyesque guitar work and dual vocals, played at a pace and with a bite that suggests this five-piece are punks at heart. The band is called The Prize and they got me <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/06\/new-ep-the-prize-wrong-side-of-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all excited<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2292574194\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theprizemelbourne.bandcamp.com\/album\/wrong-side-of-town-ep\">Wrong Side of Town EP by The Prize<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Radio Field || <a href=\"https:\/\/theradiofield.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-simple-ep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple EP <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Radio Field is a new bedroom recording project by Lars from Subterfuge. Helped out by his 10-year old son and some friends, Lars takes parts of underground jangle pop and \u201990s college rock, gives them a fair shake and <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/05\/new-ep-the-radio-field-simple-ep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it tastes sublime<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4103183829\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theradiofield.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-simple-ep\">The Simple EP by The Radio Field<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>R.E. Seraphin || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2658617-RE-Seraphin-Swingshift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swingshift <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPowerpop revivalist R.E. Seraphin is transmitting <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/31\/new-ep-r-e-seraphin-swingshift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some serious ear candy<\/a> to the airwaves with his <em>Swingshift<\/em> EP.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=942605114\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1558916778\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reseraphin.bandcamp.com\/album\/swingshift-ep\">Swingshift EP by R.E. Seraphin<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sad Tomorrows || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/22463563-The-Sad-Tomorrows-The-Sad-Tomorrows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sad Tomorrows <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Sad Tomorrows are a band of punk veterans with a shared of bands like the Lemonheads, Big Drill Car, Sebadoh, indie-era Goo Goo Dolls and Soul Asylum. For a band called The Sad Tomorrows, they sure bring a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/02\/new-ep-the-sad-tomorrows-the-sad-tomorrows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive vibes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1047587754\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesadtomorrows.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-sad-tomorrows\">The Sad Tomorrows by The Sad Tomorrows<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Slack Times || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/23709395-Slack-Times-Carried-Away\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carried Away<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nReleased on a LP together with the previous two EPs by Slack Times, the six new tracks on <em>Carried Away<\/em> may very well be <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/24\/new-ep-album-slack-times-carried-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best thing<\/a> Slack Times have recorded so far. Honestly, if we\u2019d be less strict with our self-imposed rules, I\u2019d include the compilation in my AOTY list. It would end up somewhere at the top.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=636397904\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=2839295285\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slacktimes.bandcamp.com\/album\/carried-away\">Carried Away by Slack Times<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sorels || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2827901-The-Sorels-Love-Your-Rock-N-Roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Your Rock N\u2019 Roll <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nRock-\u2018n\u2019-roll needs no saving, but if it did I\u2019m pretty sure <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/07\/new-ep-the-sorels-love-your-rock-n-roll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we could count on The Sorels<\/a>. There is not a second on their latest EP that doesn\u2019t reveal The Sorels\u2019 devotion to and love for rock-\u2018n\u2019-roll.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4164173571\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1390551233\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retarecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/love-your-rock-n-roll\">Love Your Rock N&#8217; Roll by The Sorels<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sparks || <a href=\"https:\/\/thesparks1.bandcamp.com\/album\/heartbreak-songs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heartbreak Songs<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Sparks are a throwback power pop\/jangle\/rock\u2019n\u2019roll band from Minneapolis influenced by Springsteen, Lowe, Earle and Big Star. The sheer quality of the songwriting (and execution) on this EP is <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/28\/new-ep-the-sparks-heartbreak-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insane<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2995856309\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=3643214796\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesparks1.bandcamp.com\/album\/heartbreak-songs\">Heartbreak Songs by The Sparks<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Split System || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/22454413-Split-System-Split-System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Split System<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWhat a year for Split System. Their debut LP ended up as #4 in my AOTY list, but it is this EP where I first <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/03\/new-ep-split-system-split-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fell in love<\/a> with these Aussie punks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2972819589\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splitsystem.bandcamp.com\/album\/split-system\">split system by split system<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Put || <a href=\"http:\/\/crewcutsrecords.limitedrun.com\/products\/725121-stay-put-two-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStay Put\u2019s exciting blend of punk rock, college rock and altpop is right up my alley. I enjoyed the band&#8217;s debut EP, but this one&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/03\/new-ep-stay-put-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">even better<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=410931619\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=2990730323\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crewcuts.bandcamp.com\/album\/2\">2 by Stay Put<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stephen\u2019s Shore || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/2827505-Stephens-Shore-Green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUnafraid to let their strong melodies simmer and their guitars jangle, Stephen\u2019s Shore will slowly break down your defenses and let their songs <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/15\/new-ep-stephens-shore-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a permanent home<\/a> in the reward centre of your brain. <em>Ocean\u2019s Calling<\/em> is my favorite Stephen\u2019s Shore song to date.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3986985485\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stephens-shore.bandcamp.com\/album\/green\">Green by Stephen&#8217;s Shore<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustains || <a href=\"https:\/\/sustains.bandcamp.com\/album\/chase-the-wind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase The Wind<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI fell for this EP within seconds. Sustains is a musical project by Southern California based Alex Gramajo which sounds like <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/06\/new-ep-sustains-chase-the-wind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheer Mag by the way of Shoes and Todd Rundgren<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4022413871\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=1319567704\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustains.bandcamp.com\/album\/chase-the-wind\">Chase The Wind by Sustains<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sylvia Platters || <a href=\"https:\/\/thesylviaplatters.bandcamp.com\/album\/youth-without-virtue?from=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Without Virtue<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nChurning out <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/28\/new-ep-the-sylvia-platters-youth-without-virtue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pop gem after gem<\/a>, the <em>Youth Without Virtue<\/em> EP is ear tickling gorgeousness. 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Once exposed, their songs are like magnets you can\u2019t escape.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3549879131\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tuxedocats.bandcamp.com\/album\/out-the-bag-e-p\">Out The Bag E.P. by Tuxedo Cats<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Umbrellas || <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/23679467-The-Umbrellas-Write-It-In-The-Sky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Write It In The Sky <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFor those into indie pop, jangle and twee, this may very well be the best single of 2022. <em>Write It In The Sky<\/em> is a massive hit that provides <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/27\/new-single-the-umbrellas-write-it-in-the-sky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an instant rush<\/a> while forfeiting the inevitable sugar dip.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2678854649\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/license_id=2639\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com\/album\/write-it-in-the-sky\">Write It In The Sky by The Umbrellas<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vains || <a href=\"https:\/\/diehipsterrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/my-ammunition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Ammunition<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPart garage rock\u2019n\u2019roll, part pop punk, <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/08\/the-vains-my-ammunition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these short songs<\/a> are hopefully a teaser of more to come from The Vains, a new band by members of Phone Jerks, The Ratz and Mitch Kramer.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2342595951\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/track=2070021190\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diehipsterrecords.bandcamp.com\/album\/my-ammunition\">My Ammunition by The Vains<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Wends || <a href=\"https:\/\/thewendsband.bandcamp.com\/album\/its-here-where-you-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It\u2019s Here Where You Fall <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIf you like jangle pop, classic indie rock, underground pop, powerpop and sunshine pop, there is a good chance The Wends have <a href=\"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/01\/new-ep-the-wends-its-here-where-you-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">just the right song<\/a> for you to fall in love with.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1140394359\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=de270f\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewendsband.bandcamp.com\/album\/its-here-where-you-fall\">It&#8217;s Here Where You Fall by The Wends<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah&#8230;the short format release! 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