Welcome to this week’s MNPR Tracks of the Week. Each week our editorial team shortlists the tracks turning heads across rock, blues and beyond, you vote for your favourite below, and the following week’s post reveals the winner.
Last week’s winner
In We Fall ran away with last week’s vote. Between Memories took 87% of the 67 votes cast, well clear of Sari Schorr’s Cool Hand Rider on 10%, with Sons of Silver’s Fever Run third on 3%.
Congratulations to In We Fall, and thank you to everyone who voted.
Read more: In We Fall Release Emotive New Single And Cinematic Video ‘Between Memories’
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This week’s nominees
Four tracks are up for your vote this week. Have a listen, then cast your vote at the bottom of the page.
Wood Burnt Red – Count My Blessings
UK Southern rock four-piece Wood Burnt Red tackle addiction head on with Count My Blessings. Singer and guitarist Tom Franklin says it’s about the urges that never really go away, and the search for a reason to feel whole again.
It’s taken from their debut album Hold On Tight, and the band head out with Parker Barrow in November before joining Danielle Nicole’s UK tour in February.
Read more: Wood Burnt Red Release “Count My Blessings” Single And Support Danielle Nicole On February UK Tour
Stephen Wilson Jr. – Yellow Brick Home / Exorcisms On The Weekend
A double single from the Nashville-based CMA nominee. Yellow Brick Home is about choosing a life of familiar chaos over chasing money, while Exorcisms On The Weekend introduces a small-town anti-hero who helps others in her own way.
The release lands as Stephen Wilson Jr. brings his sold-out Gary The Torch Tour to the UK, including a night at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Read more: Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Double Single ‘Yellow Brick Home’ And ‘Exorcisms On The Weekend’
The Room – Magic Games
Liverpool post-punk originals The Room look back to a 1960s childhood, with singer Dave Jackson recalling toy knights in his grandparents’ parlour while Ghost Riders In The Sky played in the background.
Beneath the nostalgia it has one eye on the present. Magic Games is taken from the band’s new album Doom Pop!, out now via 9×9 Records.
Read more: The Room Share Nostalgic New Single Magic Games From Doom Pop! Album
MONKIE MIND – Ignite
Newcastle melodic punk trio MONKIE MIND return with their first new music since their 2021 debut album, and their first release with new bassist David Randle.
Frontman Lee Wright says Ignite has everything the band love about melodic punk: big singalong choruses, tight rhythms and pure energy. The video was filmed live at Bloc+ in Glasgow.
Read more: MONKIE MIND Return With Fiery New Single And Video Ignite
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