DRYPOINT
BAND DISCOVERED
Drypoint showed up in my social media algorithm. In 98% of cases, I usually have the sound turned off for ads. As luck would have it, the sound was on this time, and their current single Cyclist started playing. After just 10 seconds – along with the visuals hitting me – I found myself on the band’s profile. Three singles, one EP. Nothing older than 2025. A clear, punchy sound somewhere between grunge and emo, with touches of post-punk and shoegaze. Let’s see what we’ll be hearing from Drypoint in the future. It all sounds very promising.
KILLER SONG MOMENTS
The song feels very complete and thrives on its overall atmosphere rather than relying on individual bursts. To me, it has the power to wrap you up.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
grim | drone | deep
WISH
It will take time for such a young band to eventually play live in Europe. Things have to fall into place first. So no expectations – let’s just wait patiently.
FEVERCHILD
RECORD: Center Of The Earth
RELEASED: 03|20|2026
LABEL: Sunday Drive Records
COLOUR | EDITION: Transparent Green, Limited to 300
FAVORITE TRACKS: Endless, Center Of The Earth, Every Wish, Another January, Forms Of Falling Gently, Zero Gravity Hearts
PURCHASED: Grindpromotion Records
BAND DISCOVERED
I first came across Feverchild from Belgium when Devil Dog Distribution featured them in their newsletter. That was toward the end of last year, when the buzz around their full-length debut started building.
It took me a little while to get into it, but by now I really enjoy both the band and the record. Feverchild strike a solid balance between emo, alternative, and touches of post-hardcore. Comparisons to bands like Basement or Fiddlehead are definitely fair.
WISH
Hopefully, I’ll get to see the band live soon.
WIDOWSPEAK
BAND DISCOVERED
Widowspeak showed up in my social media algorithm. The first notes of their song If You Change immediately pulled me in. I love the calm feeling, the sense of hope, and the warmth the song radiates in every second. It naturally brings to mind prominent bands like Mazzy Star, R.E.M., Camera Obscura, and others. Their new album Roses will be released in June.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
calm | healthy | hopeful | retro
TRADER
BAND DISCOVERED
I discovered Trader when my friend Steffen wrote about the band in his weekly newsletter My True Intent Is All For Your Delight back in 2022. Their second album Their Best Work So Far immediately caught my attention — simple, solid ’90s-style rock from Denmark. Now Trader have put new songs online, and a new EP titled Hoodie is on the way, set for release in May.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
90s | timeless rock-driven | unpretentious
BESIDES THAT
The song Please was probably the one I played the loudest in 2022.
WISH
I’m still waiting to experience them live.
LEAVING TIME
BAND DISCOVERED
Sunday Drive Records is probably the label that excites me the most right now. With Leaving Time, they’ve got another real highlight in their catalog. While browsing through the label’s roster, I came across these guys and their incredibly strong output so far. I managed to pick up their compilation I + II as well as the current single Loop / Live Beneath. I’m still hoping that their latest album Angel In The Sand is somehow still available so I can get a copy. Right now, Leaving Time are delivering a lot of feel-good moments for me.
WISH
I hope I’ll get to experience this band live someday.
OFFICE DOG
BAND DISCOVERED
With their debut album Spiel from 2024, the New Zealand band Office Dog quickly became a hot topic almost everywhere. Tracks like Antidot and Big Air, along with outstanding songs such as Shade, Warmer, In The Red, and The Crater, were in heavy rotation for me throughout 2024.
In October 2024, I caught Office Dog live as the opening act for Nada Surf at the The Crocodile in Seattle. I was genuinely impressed. Following an interim EP, a new track is now out. A full album is on the way, along with their very first European tour.
KILLER SONG MOMENTS
The song carries a beautiful ’90s drive and strongly evokes everything that was once labeled Independent back then. I especially like the minor-key shift at the end of the chorus—it works really well.
BESIDES THAT
At Plattenstreit & Bier, the album Spiel was introduced by myself back then. It’s where I meet up with friends and we share new music as well as old gems with each other.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
post-punk | melancholic | introspective
