Top Rock Tunes of the Week: July 28, 2025
New Releases and Upcoming Albums in the Music World
In the vibrant world of music, several artists are making waves with their latest releases and upcoming albums.
Mirador, a new band formed by Chris Turpin and Jake Kiszka, has released their self-titled debut album. The standout track, "Feels Like Gold," showcases a heavy rocking sound with an old-world, acoustic soul, drawing inspiration from early country blues and folk voices.
Another band making a splash is Blues Pills. They have released a new song titled "Here Comes The Night," a cover of Pugh Rogefeldt's 1969 classic, originally known as Här Kommer Natten in Swedish. The song is a testament to Blues Pills' unique blend of blues and rock.
White Reaper is gearing up for the release of their new album Only Slightly Empty, due in September. The band has already shared a taste of what's to come with "Blink," a track that echoes the sound of Weezer covering a Smithereens song.
Meanwhile, Cody Jinks has collaborated with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke on a new country ballad titled "In My Blood." The song is a moody, introspective piece about the Jinks/Smoke tour last year. The title track of Cody Jinks' latest album is also "In My Blood," which was released recently.
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram has released a new song titled "Bad Like Me." The track is a moody yet forward-kicking blues song that showcases Ingram's raw talent.
Parker Barrow's new single "Novocaine" is a raw, larynx-shredding Southern rock song with a bluesy swagger.
In the realm of rock, Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth guests on The Vintage Caravan's new rocker "Philosopher." The song features a blend of woodland folk and heavy guitar grooves, creating a unique sound that is sure to captivate listeners.
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts have released a new song titled "Runnin' With The Wild Ones." The upbeat, heartwarming gem is a perfect addition to any playlist.
In the Tracks Of The Week competition, Bobby Dazzle has won by a significant margin. Whiskey Myers and Shinedown are the runners-up.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the eight candidates for induction this year. They include Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, and Joe Cocker.
As always, the music world continues to evolve, with new artists emerging and established ones releasing exciting new material. Stay tuned for more updates!
[1] Rock and Roll Hall of Fame candidates for 2023
[2] Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 nominees
- Mirador, a band consisting of Chris Turpin and Jake Kiszka, has released their debut album, 'Mirador', with the track "Feels Like Gold" showcasing a fusion of heavy rock and old-world, acoustic soul inspired by early blues and folk.
- Blues Pills, another band, has released the song "Here Comes The Night", a cover of Pugh Rogefeldt's 1969 classic, demonstrating their unique blend of blues and rock.
- White Reaper's upcoming album, 'Only Slightly Empty', set to be released in September, promises a sound reminiscent of Weezer covering a Smithereens song.
- Cody Jinks has collaborated with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke on the country ballad "In My Blood", a song about the Jinks/Smoke tour last year, with "In My Blood" also being the title track of Cody Jinks' latest album.
- Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram has released a song called "Bad Like Me", a moody yet forward-kicking blues song exemplifying Ingram's raw talent.
- Parker Barrow's new single "Novocaine" is characterized by raw, larynx-shredding Southern rock and bluesy swagger.
- Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth has made a guest appearance on The Vintage Caravan's rocker "Philosopher", premiering a unique combination of woodland folk and heavy guitar grooves.
