Parallel + 16 new rock artists you need to know

Do you know what a rock song is? Nowadays rock has acquired so many long tails that it is difficult to find it among so many new definitions. Or is all of this, math-rock, garage-rock, pop-punk, post-rock, alternative and indie-rock, just rock. And roll? What matters, in the end, is letting your own emotions decide for you.

Parallel

Emerging from the vibrant independent music scene of Oakland, California, PARALLEL artfully blends the introspective depths of post-punk with the ethereal elegance of shoegaze. Their music, reminiscent of the dark, gothic psychedelia of The Chameleons and Sad Lovers and Giants, and the minimalist atmospherics of Slowdive, Wire, and Low, captures a sound that is both lush and austere, dense yet airy. Formed in the fall of 2019, the band quickly found their footing, crafting their distinctive sound in the confines of drummer Maria’s basement during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their dedication to an authentic and reflective sound, devoid of distortion and rich in clean tones drenched in chorus and delay, underscores their commitment to sonic purity and intricate songwriting.