Grit, drive and a little touch of theatrical flair give us this week’s rock selection. There’s a little indie, glam-tinged stompers and psychedelic bursts of colour. It’s all big choruses, sharp riffs and lived-in emotion run throughout. Let’s get stuck in ❤️🔥
37 Houses – Eye For an Eye
37 Houses channel raw emotion into a soaring indie rock single driven by punchy guitars and fearless vocals
Eye For an Eye, wastes no time with its bopping rhythm and swooning, slightly warped guitars that push the track skyward. The energy feels live and energetic, with Erin’s vocal performance sitting all lovely in the mix.
37 Houses, based in San Francisco, frame their music around personal upheaval and evolving relationships. This single sets the tone for their forthcoming second album, capturing love, tension and hard-won growth in a tight, urgent package. It’s a great, melodic rock banger and we’ll be keeping an eye on this band.
Andy Smith – LLT
Andy Smith delivers a wonderfully punchy, hook-led rock track packed with upbeat tempo and no-nonsense attitude
LLT, charges forward on crisp guitar riffs and a buoyant tempo that gives the track immediate lift. The production highlights its raw edges, letting the chorus land with direct, crowd-ready force. A real head-nodder.
Andy Smith, originally from Bristol and now based in South Australia, brings years of songwriting and performance experience to the track. Recently remastered and reintroduced as a single, it stands as a renewed statement of his indie and rock sensibilities. It’s a great tune, more of this please Andy.
Gee Whiz! – Big Fireworks
Gee Whiz! ignite a fuzz-soaked rock rush that balances nostalgia with the best kind of technicolour energy
Big Fireworks, bursts open with crunchy guitars and bright, glockenspiel-like accents that add a playful shimmer. The track fizzes with momentum, evoking late-night drives and moments on the brink of ignition.
Gee Whiz!, formed in Bologna, twist indie rock into something slightly psychedelic and unpredictable. Their blend of fuzz, melody and communal spirit gives this single a celebratory feel without losing its bite. This is an absolute bop, check it out.
Sean MacLeod – Take Control (Don’t Let ‘Em)
Sean MacLeod returns with a stunning melodic indie rock anthem about doing your thing
Take Control (Don’t Let ‘Em), centres on shimmering guitar tones and a straightforward, hooky structure that nods to classic pop-rock craft. The arrangement is lean, and the chorus shines wonderfully, without overcomplication. It’s got a slight shade of The Zutons, and I really, really love those guys.
Sean MacLeod, regularly featured over here on BOPs, reconnects here with his indie roots after more experimental outings. The track signals a confident step towards his upcoming album, pairing philosophical undertones with accessible, guitar-driven punch. Essential listening, can’t wait for more.
Erudition – Toy
Erudition deliver an essential dark rock bass-driven banger
Toy, leans into weighty bass and tightened drum programming, creating a brooding foundation for its reflective vocal line. The mood is darker and more experimental, trading bright ska-inflected touches for intensity and depth. Vocally, I absolutely love the mood here and unlike a lot of rock stuff, it’s got a wonderful groove to it.
Erudition, hailing from Swadlincote in England, handles composition and production himself. This release marks a clear evolution in his sound, broadening his palette while retaining a focus on personal, emotionally grounded storytelling. Check it out, it’s great.