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THE ESSENTIAL NEW ROCK TRACKS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MONTH AND THE BANDS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR
As we step, blinking, out of our homes and into a strange new world (as we went to press the vast majority of covid-related restrictions were set to be lifted), it’s all bound to feel a bit… well, weird sometimes. Maybe it’ll be euphoric for some, but stressful for others. Chances are a lot of us will hover somewhere in between.
Whatever your hopes and fears for the coming weeks, it’s always good to have a soundtrack that rocks – and rocks hard – up your sleeve. The sort of eclectic spread you can turn to for party vibes (check out The Hot Damn!, 45ACIDBABIES or The Record Company), BBQ choonage to make you feel like you’re at a cookout in Texas (how about the new Christopher Shayne single?), or just a big ol’ dose of catharsis when you need a good cry (try Gorilla Riot’s stunning new ballad).
Check out more of the best new music every week at Classic Rock’s Tracks Of The Week (and vote for your favourite) at classicrockmagazine.com
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Samantha Fish
Twisted Ambition
Twisted Ambition is slinky and funky and features a chorus that will work its way into your skull like a trepanning drill. Throw into the mix a video in which Samantha smashes up some breeze blocks with a sledgehammer, and we’re sure you’ll agree there’s much here to love.