As the world is slowly waking up adjusting like a dog and welcoming a whole brand new one, "High & Low" couldn't have arrived at a better time.

When it comes to alternative and pop-rock, it is hard to capture the essence of the genre and sounding original at the same time, but artists Posable Action Figures and Honeyblood do just that.

Los Angeles-based indie-pop artist Fuller has released his debut EP Crush Me merging the artist’s love of post-punk revival, alternative pop, and indie rock. The anticipated EP features a cluster of singles released by Fuller this year reflecting on love, loss, and the condition of the modern millennial.

Seven albums, two decades, and one Grammy later, legendary progressive rock band Mastodon is releasing a compilation LP, Medium Rarities. Comprising of four original songs, five live songs, four instrumental songs, and three covers, Medium Rarities will be released on September 11, 2020, by Reprise Records.

Indie-pop hitmaker Aaron Taos returns with a re-work of his track “Loneliness”. This time Taos teams up with the spill tab to reimagine the song and provide a new hypnotic feel with “Loneliness Pt. II”.

Indie rock band Morning Arcade have released their stunning debut record “Cold Shoulders” touching on the current climate crisis. Together the group crafts a dreamy indie-pop sound perfect for those reflective late-night road trips.

LA multi-instrumentalist and producer, Dorvin Borman returns with his second psych-soaked single of the year “Feel You, Feel Me”. Borman comes off the back of his most successful single to date “Everyone Lied” to produce yet another pleasant-sounding dream-pop record.

Instrumental jam-band Lotus just announced a special concert at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. The twenty-one-year-old band just released their tenth studio album Free Swim and will be performing live on Sunday, September 27th for a 2 set show at the legendary Colorado venue.

“Change My Mind” sees Fuller take a slightly different approach holding back on his post-punk influences tackling a more traditional pop sound. “Change My Mind” begins purposefully rising to introduce a steady beat, pulsating synths and an infectiously catchy plucked guitar. Fuller’s vocal performance is well crafted and witty while the instrumental backdrop resonates a danceable indie synth-pop vibe similar to that of The Killers.

Waker Glass brings their A-game on their new single, “Voice Your Suspicions.” This Southern California based indie rock squadron channel all sorts of post-punk vibes on this track. Like a vengeful Interpol, traveling through space; “Voice Your Suspicions” is packed to the brim with thumping bass lines, nuanced guitar work, galloping drums; lots of outer space/sci-fi sound effects; and perhaps the most unlikely catchy chorus of 2020: “Maybe I’m a sociopath!” There’s so much to unpack in this modern rock smash you’ll probably need more than a few listens.

Shockey is a multitalented, Los Angeles based indie rocking, rap sensation. Equal parts Sublime, equal parts Wiz Khalifa, Shockey is the perfect amalgamation of Southern California’s eclectic/diverse stoner culture. The music has a laid back, lightly swung kind of feel, while Shockey’s playful vocal delivery and the video’s barrage of dazzling images compiled together…just might make you feel, high.

Kuwalla is a remarkable new LA-based indie/alternative rock outfit. They’ve just blessed the interwebz with a kick-ass new music video for their track, “Sea Creature.” It’s a performance vid, featuring each member rocking out to their up-tempo new single. We’re talking lots of guitars, catchy vocals, full ahead drums, and snazzy camera moves galore!

Vola Tila is a rad new, Swedish indie-pop duo, with an aptly titled new single, “Spaced Out.” This track offers a glimpse of the awesomeness from the band’s upcoming debut album and is basically four and a half minutes of sonic delight. Part indie rock, part psychedelic throwback, part existential/spacey voyage into another dimension, Vola Tila meld hooks with stellar compositions.

Castells are a 4-piece Indie-rock quartet crafting large energetic sound with driving choruses, punchy guitars, and powerful melodies. The Kent-based indie-rockers have now released their single “Viola” marking a new chapter for the band and the start of a multi-month campaign featuring a string of new singles.

Leeds trio, Honeycub comprised of Ollie Wilson (Vocals/Guitar), Eddie Dawson (Bass) and Charlie Lord (Drums) have been developing their ‘21st Century Grunge’ sound over the last couple of years citing influences from acts such as Nirvana and Queens of the Stone Age. The group have now released their new single, “Nothing Changes” speaking on the monotony of routine whilst delivering a powerful and hard-hitting record.

Russian duo Ungs have now dropped their new single “Uncover” following the release of their most successful track to date “Wonderful time”, which was released earlier this year. “Uncover” starts mellow and dreamy in tone yet dynamic in percussion with the drums resembling that of an 80’s ballad. The track remains mainly downtempo throughout but is rich in production which consistently develops over the course of the song.

Canadian-born Mike Edel has delivered a catchy and energetic Indie-pop record in the form of his latest single, “Hello Universe”. The new track is uptempo, full of melodic hooks and explores the powerful message of embracing your individual path. The single oozes a much-needed positivity in the form of an elevating summer soundtrack rich in production and joyful in spirit.

"Secret Scream" is such a fuck anthem that the couple in front of me justifiably starts necking. I think my proximity is the only reason they aren't fingering each other's holes right now.

Is being clean-shaven an English thing? Bands from elsewhere in Europe usually have beards. Tesseract is the band you bring home to mommy that will promise to bring you home by curfew and won't even try to finger you.