TUFFIE
BAND DISCOVERED
Once again, Sunday Drive Records has done an outstanding job. At this point, I seem to be completely under this label’s spell. Minneapolis outfit Tuffie released their self-titled debut EP last Tuesday, following the advance single Eraser, which impressed across the board. The result is driving, highly energetic alternative emo packed with intensity and punch.
FAVORITE LYRIC LINE
„Rearrange the room again I / Still can’t erase the mark you left here / Walk around and let it sink in / Nothing’s the same and it never will be“ from Eraser
„Undercover pixel lover / Meet me halfway / Liminal minimal lover / Don’t be that way / Shotgun in my bag / I guess I know I’ll use it“ from Landline, shotgun
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
driven | emotional | cathartic | grungy
BESIDES THAT
You can pre-order Tuffie’s EP HERE. The physical release is scheduled for early September.
WISH
Best of luck – and may the right connections come along so that Tuffie eventually makes it over to Europe.
FCUKERS
RECORD: Ö
RELEASED: 03|27|2026
LABEL: Ninja Tune
COLOUR | EDITION: Black | Limited Edition (pressing quantity unknown)
FAVORITE TRACKS: L.U.C.K.Y / If You Wanna Party, Come Over To My House / Play Me / I Like It Like That /
PURCHASED: JPC
BAND DISCOVERED
I first came across FCUKERS when live clips of their songs Bon Bon and Homie Don’t Shake started popping up all over social media – mostly shared by musicians and other people based in New York. Once I realized they were playing their first-ever show at Baby’s All Right, I decided to dig a little deeper. After all, Baby’s All Right has built a reputation as one of New York City’s best venues for discovering exciting new indie acts. Before long, the band’s first singles found their way onto my playlists. Somehow, despite their beat-driven sound, I always thought of FCUKERS as an indie band rather than an electronic act. As more singles followed, that impression only grew stronger, eventually leading up to the release of their debut album, Ö.
BESIDES THAT
It was great to catch them live at Gebäude 9 in Cologne for their first-ever show in Germany. I even caught myself dancing a little – which doesn’t happen that often.
WISH
I think they’re living their dream right now. They just keep getting bigger and bigger. I hope they stay true to themselves.
GARET CAMELLA
ARTIST DISCOVERED
The Los Angeles–based musician Garet Camella releases Balance, a second single from his upcoming EP Just Passing Through. Some of you might also know him from his band Indigo Wild. Until today, both the artist and the band were new to me, and I have to thank the Weekly Listening feature from Various Small Flames—otherwise, this gem would have slipped under my radar. It’s easy listening in the vein of refined indie rock, reminiscent of Death Cab for Cutie, Disheveled Cuss, or Park National.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT APPLY
relaxed | lighthearted | breezy
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
