Warm Soda

Warm Soda sounds like the best band you never heard on a mid-seventies transistor radio. Their music is a masterclass in the 'less is more' philosophy of power pop, where every song is a tightly coiled spring of melody, fuzzy guitars, and breathy vocals. There is a distinct golden-hour glow to their production, characterized by heavy tape saturation that makes the drums thump with a soft, organic thud and the guitars shimmer through a layer of pleasant grit.

What sets them apart is Matthew Melton's obsession with analog purity and the specific intersection of glam-rock stomp and garage-punk urgency. While many garage bands lean into aggression, Warm Soda leans into sweetness, using the aesthetic of a basement recording to house hooks that are pure bubblegum. It is music that feels lived-in and nostalgic, yet possesses a restless, youthful energy that prevents it from ever feeling like a museum piece.

Start with 'Someone For You' to hear the band at their most infectious. It captures that specific magic of a band discovering their signature sound: short, punchy tracks that demand to be played on repeat until the tape wears thin. It is the ultimate soundtrack for anyone who believes a perfect pop song shouldn't last a second longer than three minutes.