Weekly Highlights in Classic Rock Music: September 1, 2025
New Releases and Top Tracks in the Music World
In the vibrant world of music, several artists have been making waves with their latest offerings. Let's take a look at some of the noteworthy releases and top tracks that have captured the attention of music lovers.
Rocking the Charts
The Vintage Caravan's Crossroads is a captivating blend of 70s-inspired hard rock, blues, and psychedelic elements. The song's lyrics reflect on being at a crossroads in life, symbolized by being lost in a forest at night.
Cheap Trick's new single Twelve Gates is a heartwarming pop rock anthem that reaffirms their status as masters of the genre. With their upcoming studio album All Washed Up set to be released in November, fans are eagerly anticipating more from the iconic band.
Foxy Shazam's new single You Know My Name features Corey Feldman and is a fun, energetic track that rhymes "Ooh, la-di-la" with "Radio Gaga". The song looks to capitalize on their recent success with Oh Lord, which was included in the opening episode of the new series of Peacemaker.
Grunge, Metal, and Shoegaze
Die Spitz's song Punishers is a powerful blend of driving grunge, shoegaze, and metal flavors. The 90s-inspired melody tells a story about a sad clown yearning to be a star. The band recently released their new album "Something To Consume" on September 12, 2025.
Pop Rock and Beyond
Willie Dowling's song Long Drop Down is a cerebral pop rock song with elements of Jellyfish and Steely Dan. The warm piano lines, sun-kissed harmonies, and darker twists make for a compelling listen.
Jonathan Hultén's song Dawn is a cinematic, dreamlike track with ambient textures, electronics, organic keys, and guitars. The song conveys a simple appreciation of existence despite its ephemeral nature.
Country and Divorce
Amanda Shires' album Nobody's Girl is set to be released this month. The roots-laced rock banger Piece Of Mind expresses the pain of her divorce.
A Tribute to a Legend
Eric Gales' upcoming album Tribute To LJK is a tribute to his late brother Manuel, professionally known as Little Jimmy King, who passed away due to a heart attack in 2002. The album features a slick, swaggering blues song You Shouldn't Have Left Me. The release of the album is scheduled for next month.
Competing for the Top Spot
In the Tracks Of The Week competition, A Thousand Horses' single Voices has reached the top, while Mirador managed just under 10% of the vote and The Lazys' song Hot Under The Collar scored only 15%.
As we move forward, it's exciting to see what new music the future holds for us. Stay tuned for more updates!
