Every Monday morning, Still in Rock kicks off the week with an article featuring a bunch of new releases. At the end of each month, I dedicate a playlist to the best of these articles (link). Don’t miss out and join Still in Rock on Facebook (here), WhatsApp (here), and Instagram (here). Cheers.
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Sex Mex – Down in the Dump Trucks
EP, Candy-O Records, 2 January 2026
[garagepop]
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In one sentence: Rarely has a year started so well as with an EP that automates garage pop in this way.
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Shallowater – God’s Gonna Give You A Million Dollars
LP, 5 September 2025
[alt rock]
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In one sentence: In the great tradition of Jets to Brazil and other melancholic bands of the 1990s, Shallowater invites us back to a moment of introspection.
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Death Party – Haunted
LP, Alien Snatch! Records, 31 October 2025
[garage pop]
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In one sentence: How about a little garage pop to kick off 2026?
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T.Y. – Hot Wheel City
Single, Under The Gun Records, 5 December 2025
[garage pop]
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In one sentence: This band is starting to string together strong releases; a real hope for 2026.