An instantly recognisable outfit that have always sat proudly in their own lane, idiosyncratic Philly rockers Sheer Mag make a welcome return with 'Playing Favourites' - the triumphant title track of their forthcoming of their third album (and first for Third Man Records). Oozing with a heartwarming combination of confidence and togetherness, achieved over ten years of touring together, 'Playing Favorites' is an optimistic offering that marks an exciting new chapter in the band's career. Unashamedly bursting with memorable vocal hooks and face-melting guitar solos, singer Tina Hallady explains: “Nobody seems to write straight up rock bangers anymore–more than anything else, we want this record to put huge, catchy songwriting front and center.” Achieving just that, Sheer Mag are keeping the spirit of rock and roll alive with their ability to simultaneously celebrate and innovate a genre's that's become all but lost on modern listeners. -Holly Mullineaux