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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Quitters – Quitters
EP, Painters Tapes, 18 June 2026
[garage punk]
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In one sentence: Any band bold enough to flirt with proto-punk already has my attention.
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Cheap Genes – FFFFFELAKET
LP, 19 June 2026
[garage rock]
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In one sentence: Glam rock swagger meets garage rock grit, and the result is irresistible.
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Twisted Teens – Florida Water Blues
LP, Going Underground Records, 10 July 2026
[country punk rock]
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In one sentence: Imagine Country Teasers colliding with Parquet Courts, Viagra Boys, and a chain-smoking Midwest diner waitress; somehow, it works brilliantly;
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Smirk – Speculative Fiction
LP, Smoking Room, 3 July 2026
[garage rock]
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In one sentence: Smirk never miss: tight songs, sharp hooks, and garage rock fun.