Long Island melodic hardcore group Stand Still have made a name for themselves in the scene despite not yet releasing an album. They have two EPs under their belt: 2021’s A Practice In Patience and 2022’s In A Moment’s Notice. Today, they’re sharing the new song “Steps Ascending.”

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Later this month, Sir Rod Stewart will release Swing Fever, a big band covers album made with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. To promote it, the 79-year-old rock star talked to The Times about what songs will stand the test of time.

How do you guys feel about the caps-lock thing? I can’t fucking stand it. Drives me nuts. It’s hard to stand out on a festival poster, but anytime a new band comes in with all-caps everything, I’m inclined to edit all their copy. But I make allowances. You can earn all-caps status. If you’re MF DOOM and yo...

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