Rock New Music: The Best of the Genre

Rock out to new tunes with this blog dedicated to the best new rock music. You’ll find artist interviews, album reviews, and more.

The Best Rock New Music of 2018

2018 was a fantastic year for rock music, with a wide variety of artists releasing great new tracks. From classic rock to modern, there was something for everyone. Here are our picks for the best rock new music of 2018.

-The Rolling Stones, “Blue & Lonesome”
-Nirvana, “Come as You Are”
-Pearl Jam, “Alive”
-Foo Fighters, “Everlong”
-Green Day, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”
-Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Can’t Stop”
-Linkin Park, “In the End”
-Chevelle, “The Red”
-Shinedown, “I Am Alive”
-Three Days Grace, “I Hate Everything About You”

The Best Rock New Music of 2017

This was a great year for rock music, with a wide variety of artists releasing excellent new albums. Here are our picks for the best rock new music of 2017.

Arcade Fire – Everything Now

Released in July, Everything Now is the fifth studio album from Arcade Fire. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the band’s third consecutive number-one album. The lead single, “Everything Now,” peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Queens of the Stone Age – Villains

Villains, the seventh studio album from Queens of the Stone Age, was released in August. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the band’s second number-one album. The lead single, “The Way You Used to Do,” peaked at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

Royal Blood – How Did We Get So Dark?

How Did We Get So Dark?, the second studio album from Royal Blood, was released in June. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and at number two on the Billboard 200. The lead single, “Lights Out,” peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and at number two on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

The Best Rock New Music of 2016

Rock music has seen a huge resurgence in popularity in recent years. If you’re looking for the best new rock music of 2016, you’ve come to the right place. From classic rock to metal to alternative, there’s something for everyone on this list.

So without further ado, here are the best rock albums of 2016:

-Anberlin, “Lowborn”
-Blink 182, “California”
-Chevelle, “The North Corridor”
-Coldplay, “A Head Full of Dreams”
-Disturbed, “Immortalized”
-Foo Fighters, “Concrete and Gold”
-Green Day, “Revolution Radio”
-Greta Van Fleet, “Black Smoke Rising”
-Ironside, “Aftermath”
-Kings of Leon, “WALLS”
-Korn, “The Serenity of Suffering”

The Best Rock New Music of 2015

Rock music has come a long way since the days of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. In the past few years, we’ve seen a resurgence in the popularity of the genre, with new bands and artists popping up all over the world.

2015 was a particularly great year for rock music, with some truly amazing new albums being released. Here are our picks for the best rock new music of 2015:

-The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It
-Death Cab for Cutie – Kintsugi
-Silversun Pickups – Better Nature
-Weezer – Weezer (White Album)
-Alabama Shakes – Sound & Color
-Mumford & Sons – Wilder Mind

The Best Rock New Music of 2014

Rock music has come a long way since it first entered the mainstream in the 1950s. While the genre has always been popular, it has seen a resurgence in recent years, thanks in part to the success of bands like Imagine Dragons and Mumford & Sons.

If you’re a fan of rock music, then you’ll want to check out our list of the best rock new music of 2014. From up-and-coming artists to established bands, there’s something for everyone on this list.

So without further ado, here are our picks for the best rock new music of 2014:

– “I Bet My Life” by Imagine Dragons
– ” Maps” by Maroon 5
– “Come With Me Now” by Kongos
– “Fuqboi” by PUP
– “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen

The Best Rock New Music of 2013

If you love rock new music, then you need to check out the best of the genre from 2013. From classic rock to alternative, there was a little something for everyone this year. Standout tracks include “ComeTogether” by The Beatles, “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis, “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley, and “Dream On” by Aerosmith. These are just a few of the many great songs that were released this year. So if you’re a fan of rock new music, be sure to check out the best of the genre from 2013.

The Best Rock New Music of 2012

Rock new music has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and there are a number of great new bands putting out fantastic music. 2012 was a great year for the genre, and there are a number of albums that really stand out. Here are some of the best rock new music albums of 2012.

The Best Rock New Music of 2011

Rock music has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the 1950s. With its unique mix of blues, country, and pop influences, rock music has managed to evolve and stay relevant through the years. 2011 was no different, as there were a number of great rock albums released that year. Here are some of the best:

– Foo Fighters – Wasting Light: The Foo Fighters’ seventh studio album is one of their best, as it features some of their heaviest and most aggressive songs to date. The album is full of catchy hooks and sing-along choruses, making it an instant classic.

– Red Hot Chili Peppers – I’m With You: Following a four-year hiatus, the Red Hot Chili Peppers returned with I’m With You, which saw them return to their roots with a more stripped down and organic sound. The result is an album that is both fresh and familiar at the same time.

– Arctic Monkeys – Suck It and See: Arctic Monkeys’ fourth album is another winner, as it finds the band continuing to experiment with their sound while still staying true to their roots. Suck It and See is filled with catchy melodies and infectious energy, making it one of the best rock albums of 2011.

The Best Rock New Music of 2010

2010 was a great year for rock new music. There were many top-notch albums released by both established artists and newcomers. Here are some of the best rock new music albums of 2010:

-The Black Keys – Brothers: The Black Keys returned with another excellent album in 2010. Brothers is a great mix of the band’s bluesy garage rock sound and their more recent experimental leanings.

-Arcade Fire – The Suburbs: Arcade Fire’s highly anticipated third album did not disappoint. The Suburbs is a sprawling album that captures the band’s signature grandiose sound.

-LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening: LCD Soundsystem’s final album is a fitting send-off for the groundbreaking dance-punk band. This Is Happening is an energetic and fun album that will get you moving.

-Gorillaz – Plastic Beach: Gorillaz returned in 2010 with their first album in five years. Plastic Beach is a psychedelic and cerebral album that is one of the band’s best releases to date.

The Best Rock New Music of 2009

ROCKNEWMUSIC.COM is proud to present the best of the genre for 2009. These are the top ten albums that we believe exemplify all that rock music should be. From classic rock to metal to alternative, these are the records that made us proud to be fans of rock music this year.