Family Dinner, Latewaves

Hailing from Long Beach, NY, the members of Family Dinner are almost as carefree as the beach town they reside in. The band create alternative rock that makes you want to dance, with lyrics that take some dark twists. Today they announce their signing to Other People Records (Modern Color, Ways Away) and share the empowering single “Revenge Dress.” It’s a breakup anthem, and with lines like “This pretty face is gonna raise some hell tonight” it’s hard not to get stuck in your head. The song rides from floaty to fierce, with chiming riffs and upbeat drums complementing Natalie O’Keeffe’s cool and collected vocals.

Latewaves' foundation was clearly laid in the world of punk rock but their songs play out at a rock tempo with catchy-but-hefty guitar riffs and passionate vocals. The music washes over you in a way that's perfect for a long drive with the windows down and nobody around to watch you look ridiculous as you sing along. Their latest album, Hell to Pay, is an awesome post-punk journey that faces down demons, worries about the crushing weight of life and reminds us that we all need a release valve sometimes. - Matt Walker