Rocket
Rocket is an indie rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2021, known for their 90s-inspired sound with influences from shoegaze and alt-rock. The band consists of Alithea Tuttle (bass, vocals), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). They draw inspiration from bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr., The Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo, and Radiohead.
News updates for Rocket
LA Indie / Alt-Rock band Rocket announce debut LP and release latest single
LA's alt-rockers Rocket have announced their debut album, R is for Rocket, on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. With the announcement, the band has also released their latest single "Wide Awake" now streaming everywhere. The single is preceded by previously released singles "Crossing Fingers" and "One Million" both taken from the forthcoming LP. Their sound is described as a mix of ‘90s inspired guitar rock with elements of alternative rock, dream pop and shoegazee, taking cues from bands like Sonic Youth, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies and My Bloody Valentine, while evolving into something uniquely their own. The band has already toured with Sunny Day Real Estate and will be touring this fall with The Smashing Pumpkins. Check out the full press release along with the three latest singles below for a taste of what's to come. Fans of Mommy, Wishy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies will definitely enjoy Rocket's melodic guitar heavy sound.
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R is for Rocket
October 3, 2025LA's alt-rockers Rocket are set to release their debut album, R is for Rocket, on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. Their sound is described as a mix of ‘90s inspired guitar rock with elements of alternative rock, dream pop and shoegazee, take cues from bands like Sonic Youth, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pixies and My Bloody Valentine, while evolving into something uniquely their own. The band has released three singles from the forthcoming LP including the latest single "Wide Awake" now available on all streaming platforms. Fans of Mommy, Wishy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies will definitely enjoy their melodic guitar heavy sound.