This edition of ROCK BOPS is all about energy, storytelling, and the emotion that lives between distortion and melody. These five artists bring heart, grit, and atmosphere to their sound — each track a reminder that guitar music is still very much alive.
GAZ – Let it Roll
Gaz keep channel timeless grit – loud, honest, and full of soul
Gaz’s Let it Roll feels like an anthem built from both memory and momentum. It takes the DNA of 70s rock – swaggering guitar tones, smoky vocals, that rolling snare – and gives it a vivid, modern shine. What stands out most is the sincerity: this isn’t an imitation of old heroes but a continuation of that feeling that music can lift you higher. The lyrics echo resilience, the kind that keeps the flame burning even when times get hard. It’s a track that reminds you why rock matters – not for nostalgia’s sake, but because it keeps finding new hearts to beat in. Big, bold, and unashamedly alive.
DAPH VEIL – Bloodsucker
Daph Veil bleed intensity into every melodic line, turning darkness into pulse
Bloodsucker by Daph Veil is a storm in slow motion – a track that builds with eerie precision before breaking into full release. The verses pull you in with whispered menace, the kind of tension that prickles at your skin, while the chorus explodes into something cathartic and raw. Guitars grind and shimmer at once, while the bassline anchors everything with hypnotic gravity. The vocals balance fury and fragility, expressing heartbreak and defiance in equal measure. There’s something cinematic here – like a chase through neon-lit streets, desperate but beautiful. It’s not just a song about pain, but the strange strength that grows from it. Daph Veil don’t simply perform emotion; they weaponise it, letting every note bite and bleed in rhythm.
THE DOMI – Don’t Give Up So Soon
The Domi combine quiet strength and daring melodies – rock with a soft core
Don’t Give Up So Soon is a slow-burner that finds its power in restraint. The Domi craft a soundscape that feels both intimate and epic – delicate guitar work, patient percussion, and a vocal delivery that sits somewhere between a plea and a promise. It’s the kind of song that sneaks up on you emotionally; the message of perseverance feels earned, not shouted. The arrangement builds naturally, layer by layer, until the final chorus bursts open with unexpected light. It’s not flashy, but that’s the point – this is rock that leans into honesty over noise. The production leaves room for silence and breath, and in those spaces the emotion really lands. A beautifully crafted reminder that resilience doesn’t always roar; sometimes it whispers.
THE MUSTER POINT PROJECT – Greener Grass
Muster Point Project chase hope amid escape – rock that balances light and edge
With Greener Grass, The Muster Point Project capture that universal urge to start again — to leave behind what’s familiar and see if something better waits elsewhere. The track starts with wistful acoustic textures before kicking into gear with layered guitars and drums that feel like forward motion. There’s a restless optimism to the lyrics, matched by an arrangement that keeps evolving, never quite settling down. The vocals carry a tinge of melancholy, but the performance feels full of heart and momentum. It’s the perfect road-song energy: the windows down, the horizon wide open, and just enough ache to make the freedom feel real. The balance of introspection and drive makes it stand out – modern rock storytelling with a classic soul.
MY STATE – Nostalgia
My State spin pop-punk shimmer into raw memory and energy
Nostalgia by My State is the sound of remembering too much, too fast – a rush of energy wrapped in emotion. The track kicks off with tight guitars and punchy drums that instantly transport you to the early 2000s, but there’s more sophistication in the mix than simple homage. The production is crisp and anthemic, while the vocals carry a kind of bittersweet urgency, like a conversation you’ve rehearsed but never had. The lyrics capture that dizzy mix of yearning and clarity that comes with looking back on the past and realising you’ve grown. It’s melodic, heartfelt, and charged with kinetic tension. My State don’t just revisit the feeling of being young; they reframe it through experience – showing that even as life gets heavier, the spark never really fades.
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