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GUTS
Guts
WHO A stormy five-piece with an affinity for fast, emotional pop-punk.
FOR FANS OF Early aughts power pop like Bayside and current contenders Forever Came Calling.
SPIN The group’s latest two-song split with California’s Scarlett Avenue, released on Tuesday—or the 2015 full-length, Matches Malone.
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THE MUSKET VINE
The Musket Vine
WHO Originally a bluesy two-piece called The Ted Heads, the duo added more members and opted for a mellow, ‘80s-infuenced sound.
FOR FANS OF New Wave and dream-pop. The Smiths, Ducktails, Interpol.
SPIN The dancey October release Unwanted Memories, loaded with 11 synthy gems.
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SPECIAL-K
Special K
WHO A lo-fi indie three-piece with a serious penchant for jangly, noisy, hook-laden ‘90s indie rock.
FOR FANS OF Pavement, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Guided By Voices.
SPIN I Can't Hear You: Early Tracks and Remnants, a collection of 20 old and new house recordings.
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NO TIDES
No Tides
WHO Hip-shaking garage rock with dark, dirty ‘70s surf, pop and punk influences.
FOR FANS OF Bands like Allah-Las, The Growlers and Tijuana Panthers.
SPIN All of their digital recordings—most of which are instrumental but no-less badass. The tropical-leaning “Endless Summer” and attitude-heavy “Tonight” deserve extra attention.
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GOOD GRIEF
WHO Masters of lo-fi, power chord-driven pop-punk. This trio is a staple of the Vegas underground/house show scene—so much so they declined our request for an interview.
FOR FANS OF The Ramones, Mean Jeans, Jay Reatard
SPIN A three-song collection of songs aptly titled EP. Look for the 7-inch when it’s released on National Southwestern Recordings (the studio/label at 11th Street Records) in spring.
