Radio Psychosis-Television
Radio Psychosis bring back the intense joy of thinking while listening to music. This might be rare if you have taken to the mainstream Spotify playlists. However, drawing inspiration from the 80s post-punk scene might be a collider of many important intersections. Well, one of them was the Television. This is their debut, and it shows how a hit is made. A simple harmony tends to stick to the back of your head like a jingle. The difference being, the former plated with some subversive, interesting lyrics can do a lot of change. Going away from the noise of punk was important in the post punk scene. You can hear The Cure influences on this particular single, where Radio Psychosis have the synths and live instruments coalesce to create something brilliant. Between verses, you’ll hear well curated pockets of harmonics, between guitars and synths. This was the hallmark of groups and bands that earned the tempo and feel of the song. Another thing you’ll notice is the steady beat, almost electronic. However, between the chorus and verse parts-there are interesting fills to hold it together. When the guitar riff begins and the synth flows in, you feel euphoria. The 2007 movie Control would be great with this song. Centred around that mass hysteria, Radio Psychosis has put their best foot forward with their debut. You can listen to the single and judge for yourself, and follow them for more singles definitely to come!
Trickshooter Social Club - Television
Television by Trickshooter Social Club is a fizzy, genre-hopping pop gem that feels like flipping through your favourite channels but landing on something delightfully unpredictable. It’s as if the band decided to invite pop, country, and folk over for cocktails, with a splash of whisky to keep things honest. Television is pure ear candy, wrapped in the band's signature country with a splash of pop vibe. The instrumentation is a tapestry of fuzzy guitars, jaunty rhythms, and layers that build without overstuffing. There's a crispness to the production that gives the song an addictive replay value. The track has a huge layer of nostalgia that keeps you going back for more, and it has a lot to do with the texture of the sounds that they’ve incorporated. Lyrically, Trickshooter Social Club doesn’t disappoint. True to their “oddly literate” style, the song juggles clever imagery and sly commentary, nodding to the hypnotic allure of screens while hinting at deeper, bittersweet truths beneath the surface. It’s the kind of songwriting that feels equally at home in a dimly lit bar or blasting from your car radio on a summer drive. Vocally, the delivery strikes a perfect balance between world-weary yet hopeful, like a grizzled storyteller who’s seen it all but still knows how to have a good laugh. That sense of redemption—the thread that runs through much of their work—pulses just under the surface, giving the song emotional weight without turning heavy-handed. You can hear the song in a series like Malcolm In The Middle as an outro. Television is a vibrant reminder of Trickshooter Social Club’s versatility. It’s country, it’s rock, and it’s got some rizz; it’s basically everything you didn’t know you needed in under four minutes.