TV On Fire Sampler
Self-Released, 2026
9/10
The Minneapolis garage rockers The Silverteens return with their first release since 2023, where a few quick songs brings plenty of melody and crunchy guitar playing.
The flowing vocal harmonies of “Don’t Burn Your Bridges” opens with Terry Isachen’s lively guitar and Steve Olson’s bass acrobatics making an impression, and “Brought You Down” follows with Jerry Johnson’s scrappy drumming that suits the bouncy spirit and instant sing-alongs.
On the back half, “TV On Fire” allows for front man Mark Engebretson’s smooth voice to guide the power-pop bouts, while “Cupidation” gets a bit more rugged with thick guitars and the hard hitting rhythm section amid the tuneful singing and plenty of punk energy for The Bumpers cover.
For fans of ‘60s garage rock, ‘70s punk and power-pop, it doesn’t get much better than this, as The Silverteens do the Twin Cities proud with their retro yet modern brand of rock.
Travels well with: Finick- Weekends In Purgatory; The Scarlet Goodbye- Speedway