Most people will maybe–maybe–find one recognizable name on this week’s Five Songs You Must Hear list. But that’s a good thing, because you want to know about what’s next before all your friends, right?
1. Angine de Poitrine, Sarniezz
Vol. II (Spectacles Bonzai)
Recommended If You Like: Canada’s biggest new band
Has another band broken the internet more in 2026 than Quebec’s Angine Poitrine? A year ago, we knew nothing about them, even though they’ve been around since 2019. But then BAM! They became the most viral group in the world with their microtonal wackiness. They’re so big that there’s already an Angine de Poitrine tribute band (or maybe an imposter group) working in Russia. This is a prime example of the public not knowing what they want until they hear it. This is another single from Vol. II, which arrived in April.
2. Working Royals, Jenny
Cross Country (Working Royals Worldwide)
RIYL: Canadiana (formerly Americana)
Looking for a sound straight out of the 70s and 80s? This bunch, which splits their time between Toronto and Vancouver, believe in the power of storytelling and recording straight off the floor. They’re now picking up steam following the released off their album Cross Country back in October. This will sound great on a sunny summer day.
3. April Art, Panic Stations
Single (Independent)
RIYL: Kickass female-fronted rock
Currently the talk of Germany, this group led by Lisa-Mari Watz is ready for North America with this single, which is our first taste of a full-length debut album coming later this year. It’s got elements of Evanescence with some added hard rock crunch. Expect to hear more from them in the coming months and throughout 2027.
4. Blondshell, Heart Has to Work So Hard
Single (Partisan Records)
RIYL: If want to scream your hate into someone’s face.
Blondshell, otherwise known as Sabrina Teitelbaunm, is from Los Angeles. She has two album so far and a long list of singles, this being her only 2026 so far. This song was obviously born of a relationship issue that—well, you’ll get the gist when you reach the chorus. Apropos of nothing, her grandfather is Randall Smith, known as the pioneer of vulture capitalism on Wall Street.
5. Gurriers, Nobody’s Coming to Save You
Nobody’s Coming to Save You (PIAS)
RIYL: Irish post-punk with an attitude
Back in 2024, Gurriers released a debut album entitled Come and See, one that caused people to pause and go, “Oi. What’s this then?” Now they have a sophomore album entitled Nobody’s Coming to Save You on September 25. As you might guess from the title, intensity is the word here. Riddle me this: If rock is so dead, why do I keep running across bands like this?
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