Three Track Week #4
- Editorial Staff
- Jan 25
- 3 min read
This week with: ULTRABOMB, Jaguero, Marc Valentine
Three tracks that caught our attention this week: across indie, punk and alternative scenes.
Handpicked for mood, relevance and artistic direction.
INDIENOXZINE LABORATORY
Three Track Week #4
ULTRABOMB - “Checked Out”
Why this matters:
With “Checked Out,” ULTRABOMB confront burnout, transition, and the necessity of letting go. Inspired by life on the road, the song reflects those moments when survival means checking out of what no longer serves you - not as defeat, but as forward motion. It’s a raw, honest take on endurance, experience, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
Sound / Mood:
Fast, loud, and unapologetically direct, “Checked Out” delivers classic punk urgency with road-hardened grit. Razor-sharp riffs, pounding drums, and urgent vocals collide into a track that feels immediate and confrontational - channeling old-school hardcore energy while keeping a modern edge.
Context:
Drawing from decades of punk history without leaning on nostalgia, the Minneapolis-based trio fuse hardcore roots, melodic grit, and lived experience into a sound that remains vital, fierce, and forward-looking. “Checked Out” follows “Artificial Stars” and previews their upcoming album The Bridges That We Burn, due April 3, 2026 via DC-Jam Records/Virgin Music Group.
Jaguero - “Hold Me Close / Monday”
Why this matters:
With “Hold Me Close / Monday,” Jaguero open an emotional gateway into their debut album Make Me Feel Alive Again. The double single explores two opposing but deeply connected states: the pressure to perform and the need to be held, the exhaustion of everyday survival and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. Together, the tracks frame vulnerability not as weakness, but as a necessary response to a world that rarely slows down.
Sound / Mood:
“Hold Me Close” hits with urgency and raw intensity - driven by punk energy and emotional release, it pushes back against rigid ideas of success and constant productivity. In contrast, “Monday” slows the pace, leaning into a softer, almost ballad-like atmosphere.
Context:
Known for blending punk urgency, grunge grit, and melodic hooks, the band stays rooted in DIY ethics and shared emotional experience. Following their EPs Worst Weekend Ever (2022) and New Love (2023), “Hold Me Close / Monday” marks the first full glimpse into their debut album Make Me Feel Alive Again, due April 10, 2026.
Marc Valentine - “NY UAP”
Why this matters:
With “NY UAP,” Marc Valentine turns the highs and lows of life on the road into a punchy power-pop rush. Inspired by his first US tour and surreal moments of disorientation, the song captures that unique touring mindset. It’s about movement, perspective, and finding meaning in the chaos, even when everything feels slightly unreal.
Sound / Mood:
“NY UAP” blends classic melodic rock with an urgent, modern edge - bright, propulsive, and built for repeat listens. It’s power-pop at full throttle: joyful, energetic, and instantly memorable.
Context:
UK-based power-pop auteur Marc Valentine has spent the past two years touring relentlessly across the USA and Europe, steadily building toward his most fully realized work yet. “NY UAP” marks the first official chapter of his upcoming album Uncommon Side Effects, due April 10, 2026.
More discoveries next week.
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