Explore 15 new songs right here at ROQ Charlotte. This beloved station is a jewel in the rBeatz crown, delivering vintage tunes in the style of Charlotte’s iconic Q radio station. From classic rock tracks to fresh new sounds, we deliver the very best from all corners of the world.
The ROQ Charlotte Watchlist is hosted by Greazy Keyz, presenting live from the rBeatz VIP suite. Whether you like relaxed Americana or high-energy pop, these 15 tracks represent the very best of July.
25-8-366 Global Radio
25/8/366 Global Radio celebrates emerging pop and indie music stars. We showcase the best of the past and highlight the sounds of today from the stars of the future.
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Rusted Teeth — Burn The Dark
This is high-energy music from the heart of Poland. Rusted Teeth delivers a powerful and emotionally charged sound with elements of emo-punk and alt-rock. Their latest track “Burn the Dark” comes from the upcoming Lost In a Coma EP. Its uniquely raucous sound balances raw riffing intensity with clean melodic vocals and emotional depth.
USA HEROES RADIO
This station is about authentic Americana and heavy rock. From iconic guitar riffs to 12-bar blues and southern jams, your favorite classic sounds are featured right here.
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uKanDanZ — War Pigs
This special track has a great energy and powerful message. It’s a successful cover of a Black Sabbath classic, the anti-war tune “War Pigs.” Ethiopian rock band uKanDanZ does this famous song justice, adding sax and keyboards to bring a completely different dynamic. This track comes from their latest album, Evil Plan, and it’s sung in Amharic to bring awareness to the civil war in Ethiopia.
THE HARA — Trophy
THE HARA blends anthemic rock energy with powerful metalcore vocals and sharp commentary. Their latest song “Trophy” solidifies the band’s manic reputation, pushing sonic boundaries with cutting guitars and insistent drums. Josh Taylor’s vocals are delivered with passion and urgency, as he sings with pain in homage to his skin and shield.
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This station is a special tribute to Charlotte’s original FM rock station. Relive the ’70s and ’80s with classic rock sounds from “the Q.”
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Ando San — Dash Out (feat. Spiro)
This track is weird, raw, and surprising in the best possible ways. Ando San combines his talents with Spiro on “Dash Out,” a bass-heavy hip-hop track that really delivers. This short-and-sweet track takes off immediately, with a funky bass line that makes your hair stand on end. “Dash Out” brings Chili Peppers, Primus, and Seinfeld vibes. But make no mistake — this is pure hip-hop.
Council Ring — Just Like That
Council Ring is a psychedelic rock band operating from Charlotte. The music they make is ideal for personal discovery, blending atmospheric soundscapes with hard-rocking riffs and familiar grooves. “Just Like That” comes from their recent album Confluence, with the band combining progressive sounds with off-kilter rhythms and searching vocals.
Alex Jancula & The Watchmen — New Orleans (NAWLINS)
“New Orleans (Nawlins’)” is a driving blues-rock song by Alex Jancula & The Watchmen. It’s the title track of their latest album, which was produced by Daniel J Hendrix, Alexander J Jancula, and James M Togher. On this song, we get to enjoy blues-based grooves with jam-band explorations and authentic, heartfelt vocals.
Dakota Groves — Waste My Time
“Waste My Time” is an innocent slice of modern alt-rock presented in a fun and groovy package. On this track, the musical talents of Dakota Groves really shine through. The artist is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Charlotte, and he’s ready to take on the world.
True Optimist — Make Money All Day
The song by True Optimist combines soca rhythms with ’80s new wave and highlife guitar music. It’s the first single from their upcoming double album, Parlor Palms, which is produced by Evan Plante and set to be released in October. The lyrics of this track explore the tension between working hard for money and living your best life.
lower management — Sandcastles
“Sandcastles” by lower management is a 3-minute gem with alt-rock energy and pop-punk vibes. This band used to be called Concordia, recently changing their name to release new music and perform shows across America. As the vocalist speaks of “lighting” coming over the “horizon,” you can feel the good times rolling in.
Tyler Baum — Postcards from Pangea
“Postcards from Pangea” lets you explore the sounds of a lost civilization from the privacy of your own head. This song goes for just over 90 seconds, with brief glimpses of audio exotica infused with future surf and electronic aqua-pop. This song is the title track from Baum’s latest album, a fascinating collection of abstract sounds delivered in 20 unique bite-sized portions.
Red Dress Amy — Ponderosa
Red Dress Amy is known for their progressive blues-rock fusion. Sitting somewhere between The Black Keys and Cream, this native Charlotte group delivers high-energy performances to their growing fan base. On their latest single, “Ponderosa,” the band’s infectious vibes come through loud and direct from the stage to the studio.
If you like discovering great new music, the ROQ Charlotte Watchlist has got you covered. Stay tuned daily for the latest sounds.