Showcase for the latest additions to WSRR (October 2026)

You know, October is my personal favorite month of the year, (and not just because it’s my birth month.) It’s the month everything really starts to cool down, everyone’s out dressing to the nines (or your comfiest clothes) for fall festivities, football & baseball games, or especially Halloween! One thing I love to do this time of year is sit around a bonfire with my closest friends and family, catch up, talk about life, all with some good tunes playing.

That being said: I have the great pleasure of partaking in another little showcase for some fantastic new songs we’ve added to the station in this great month of October! Before we get started, I’d like to say: Some of these artists had entire newly released albums, EP’s or just multiple tracks added to the station’s line-up, but I simply chose one of my favorites from each! So, I do heavily implore all of you to check out everything these talented artists have to offer! Let’s go on to this month’s showcase, shall we?

Escape

Dream The Heavy

Right off rip I could tell what I was getting into with “Escape” by Dream The Heavy. This track leans heavily into an atmospheric, psychedelic rock sound. The guitar and synth work here feel psychological, even. Like it’s tapping directly into the recesses of your mind. The vocals totally match this vast, disorienting energy, sounding at times as if they’re shouting out into the void. (Presumably the very one the EP is named after?)

Generation of Tomorrow (ft. Cone McCaslin)

Full Throttle

Full Throttle’s “Generation of Tomorrow” featuring Sum41’s Cone McCaslin, delivers that classic, fantastic, high-energy pop-punk sound we all can’t help but love. It’s got a pretty straight forward message I can totally agree with: Having a genuine concern about future generations and exactly what kind of world they’ll be inheriting. It really does have that quintessential late-90’s/2000’s energy that makes you want to play it on repeat at the local skate park, even if you’ve never successfully ridden a skateboard in your life (like me.)

Headfirst

Formerly Candice

Formerly Candice comes in swinging with their new track “Headfirst”, and absolute banger fueled by a sense of righteous frustration. The chorus hits hard with some massive energy that really makes you FEEL it. The vocal production here is phenomenal. The screaming behind the main vocals, plus that 7 second scream tearing into the breakdown was super clean and executed perfectly.

TaKe a train

Durty Blonde

“TaKe a train” by Durty Blonde’s got this great blend of early rock-and-roll and modern elements that’s just pure enjoyment to the ears. This surf-y groove they’ve captured between the vocals, the catchy guitar and bass riffs, and the subtle yet much appreciated piano, is just unmatched in my humble opinion.

Cleansing Fire

The Human Trials

The Human Trial’s “Cleansing Fire” is a heavily instrumental track, focusing mostly on the band’s technical proficiency before unleashing the vocals around the last 45 seconds or so. They build this atmosphere on low, heavy, and downright haunting riffs. The drums have this complex, off-the-charts rhythm work in each section of this song that’s a blast to just lock in on all it’s own. Honestly the whole piece just hits with this visceral, hard to describe intensity that lingers even after it ends.

Do You Feel It Now?

Rellick

Whether it’s within one of my own chaotic playlists, or over the WSRR airwaves, Rellick song’s are always a blast to hear. This one’s definitely no exception! This track has such a groovy and charismatic energy to it with their wide range of instrument usage and a catchy hook. Even the claps in the song have my clapping along, singing “do you feel it nowwww.” I’d certainly be busting a move whenever this comes on, (if I could dance to save my life.)

.ALMOST HOME – LIVE at WSRR

Marcus Waine & Wreck Like Me

With this being the very first LIVE performance recording I’ve had the opportunity to review, this rendition of “.ALMOST HOME” by Marcus Waine & Megan Waine (Wreck Like Me) is something truly special. Both of them bring such serene, soothing vocals to this track, floating gently over a single acoustic guitar driving the rhythm. Ever since this dropped, it’s become my go-to spin whenever I’m looking to wind down after a long day.

King In Yellow

Exotic Behavior

“King in Yellow” by Exotic Behavior grabbed me immediately on the strength of it’s incredible instrumental compositions alone. It was an instant addition to my regular rotation. Sharing a name with the god-like cosmic entity known for driving minds to madness, despair, and the entropy of reality, the energy on this song is massive and menacing. Every time I hit play I can’t help but imagine the track playing over an epic final boss battle in a video game.

$150 Bill

Massive Hotdog Recall

Massive Hotdog Recall really hit a homerun “$150 Bill”, a track whose concept is so delightfully absurd, unique, and funny I can’t help but love it. It’s gotten to the point where it has taken up residency in my head. So much so, that on occasion, I have in fact yelled “One Hundred and Fifty Dollar Bill!” at inopportune times and have to explain myself.

Bitten

Lyons Lane

Driven by a baseline and kick drum that pulse like a steady heartbeat, Lyons Lane’s “Bitten” delivers a tune that simply bites doesn’t let go. You’ll find yourself nodding your head and tapping your foot to the drum almost infectiously. I’m also a big fan of the implementation of the sax and organ that really help texture and cement this whole vibe together. Personally I feel like this song was tailor-made to be added to a Fall formal or Halloween dance DJ’s line up to really get the crowd on their feet, which makes it a perfect addition to this month’s list!

Holly Green

Luke DePietro

If you’re looking for a modern track that really nails that classic rock Americana vibe, “Holly Green” by Luke DePietro is going to be just your kind of jam. The arrangement has this fantastic nostalgic weight to it. It feels perfect for a movie score or sorts. Maybe a 70’s period piece, or a classic road trip flick. So next time you decide to go on a trip, or just a Sunday drive, bring this track along for the ride!

MOMENT

Delyn Grey

Delyn Grey brings some serious heat with “MOMENT”, delivering powerful vocals and an intricate musical composition. There’s a specific ‘moment’ in this song I love especially where the guitar kind of sets up this melody that preludes a break only seconds later to be matched and taken over by the vocals, which ends up being the build up right back into the chorus. It’s just a phenomenal set up and a great listen overall.

Drop Dead Gourdeous

Attic Ally

We get to add another great pop-punk song to the list this month, this time with very prominent Halloween-esque twist with “Drop Dead Gourdeous” by Attic Ally! This song’s got a catchy chorus and rhymes that are very entertaining to sing along with. I’m a big fan of this story the song tells, which from what I gather, is about a jack-o’-lantern who’s sick of the local dating pool of ghouls and ghosts and simply decides to carve their own new partner out of a pumpkin in order to find love. I say that’s a great way of saying true love isn’t always summoned or found when you’re looking, because sometimes it’s carved and sculpted!

Flowers on My Wall

Andriea Arnette

Closing out this lineup on a deeply emotional note, “Flowers on My Wall” by Andriea Arnette is a beautiful, pain-filled piano ballad driven by a raw, unvarnished vocal performance. It carries the weight of what I can only assume was an abusive relationship that may have ended in tragedy, conveyed as a direct message to that person. I personally love the idea of these dried flowers he gave her in the past she’s had hung up, she’s finally gone and set them ablaze, hopefully as an act of closure.