They’re not really a psych jam band, and they’re not straight noise rock either. It’s more like krautrock structure meeting post-punk tension, with just enough experimental sprawl to keep it from feeling rigid. If you like bands that live in that space between groove and dissonance, this will click.
5. Eamon McGrath — “Safely Arrived”
Eamon McGrath’s Analog Requiem For A Digital World, released January 30, feels exactly like its title suggests. It moves between brand new home recordings and older material pulled from across his past, including long-lost Wild Dogs tracks and demos captured in transit. There’s a real sense of time folding in on itself here.
What stands out is the commitment to keeping everything raw. Tape hiss, room noise, imperfections, none of it polished away. It feels preserved rather than produced. Part personal archive, part self-reflection, it carries that outlaw folk energy McGrath has always had, but with a quieter weight to it now. It’s intimate, honest, and very much rooted in where he’s been and where he is.
6. Mod Lang — “TV Star”
“TV Star,” from Detroit’s Mod Lang and their debut LP Borrowed Time, sits comfortably in the band’s direct, pop-driven approach. The track is built on bright dual guitars, tight rhythm, and vocal harmonies that nod to classic British Invasion influences without sounding overly nostalgic. It’s concise and energetic, with a live feel that keeps it from tipping into polish.
Across Borrowed Time, the band leans into simple, melodic songwriting, and “TV Star” follows that thread. It’s punchy, hook-forward, and rooted in straightforward rock and roll structure. There’s no excess, just clean lines and momentum. It’s a clear example of the kind of focused, unpretentious pop rock the band is carving out in Detroit right now.
7. Android Robot — “Old Friends”
Electronic
“Old Friends,” from Windsor’s Android Robot off the January release JonCarpentry, sits comfortably in that instrumental chill-out space. It runs on warm synth tones and a steady, unhurried beat, with a clear nod to retro textures. Nothing flashy, just clean lines and a consistent groove.
Overall, it’s a solid release!
Curated by CJAM’s Music Department • Windsor–Detroit • January 2026