Static Dress, courtesy Olli Appleyard.

In this week’s Tuesday Tracks, we’ve got punk from HotWax, ambient, lo-fi pop from Static Dress, R&B from Karri, acoustic country from Tanner Adell, EDM from Tinlicker and psych rock from Levitation Room.

HotWax, “Phone Machine” — An all-teen ensemble, HotWax is a young and hungry band eager to leave its mark. As the first single to sophomore EP Invite me, kindly, out Oct. 18, “Phone Machine” offers a look at the group’s strong musicianship and songwriting skills, displaying its grunge influences on this guitar-heavy track. Vocalist Tallulah Sim-Savage’s low and raspy tone is nostalgic of early punk acts like Joan Jett and blends perfectly with the U.K. band’s fuzzy, high-energy sound. Having gained an audience in its home country, the band hits the road in North America this November.

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Static Dress featuring Sophie Meiers, “attempt 8” — Expanding on its debut album, U.K. band Static Dress has released four new redux versions of songs, including a new take on “attempt 8” that features pop artist Sophie Meiers. Originally, the most emotionally charged piece from the album, the song gets an ambient touch that mixes lo-fi with synth-wave by Static Dress. The hazy sound matches up with Meiers’ airy vocals that float throughout the song, guiding you on an emotive journey of lost love alongside hard-hitting drumming. It’s a song that captures the band’s dynamic range of alternative rock and shows what sets Static Dress apart from other acts.

Karri, “lemonade” — San Francisco native Karri has been gaining an audience through his social media presence and unique take on R&B as a Filipino American artist. Following up his previous viral single, “3 AM in Oakland,” he pays homage to one of his greatest musical influences and fellow Filipino American artist Jeremy Passion on this “Lo’ n Slo'” rendition of “lemonade.” Bursting with soulful violin string accents and Karri’s deep, impactful vocals, this cover of the classic is a wonderful display of Karri’s composition abilities as he makes this ballad his own.

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Tanner Adell, “Luke Combs” — Aiming to diversify country music, Tanner Adell expresses her feelings toward contemporary country music’s lack of representation of Black women on “Luke Combs.” Singing about how she wishes to see a woman who looks like her in a Luke Combs music video, Adell uses her passionate vocals to connect with women who don’t typically see themselves being depicted in country love songs but wish for the kind of love country artists sing about. “My country heart still wants to be the girl in a Luke Combs song,” she sings in this folky acoustic ballad.

Tinlicker featuring Julia Church, “Slipstream” — Tinlicker teamed up with Julia Church to produce this emotive, captivating melodic house track that encompasses Church’s breathy vocals and enchanting guitar playing. A hypnotic song with ringing piano keys beside a simple yet mesmerizing house beat, it starts out slow and rises for a powerful explosion of dance beats that create a melancholic vibe. Church’s vocals pair perfectly with Tinlicker’s progressive house style to create an electrifying soundscape.

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Levitation Room, “Cool It, Baby” — Hailing from east Los Angeles, psych rock quartet Levitation Room is back with its second single after a three-year break on “Cool It, Baby,” a funky tune that calls attention to the climate crisis. Featuring distinctive guitar solos, the sweet background vocals of former Thee Sacred Souls member Jensine Benitez and an overall upbeat ’60s feel, the song encourages us to think about the political and environmental situations in which we find ourselves. Following the retro vibe of the song, the accompanying video has a nostalgic vibe of old cop movies with exaggerated cuts and zooms.

Italie’s pick: I really enjoyed Static Dress’ ability to create a completely new sound on this new version of “attempt 8” with the addition of Sophie Meiers’ vocals. The band’s take on ambient pop mixed with its alt-rock sound made for a pleasantly surprising listen that felt emotional and pulled at my heartstrings. It’s the kind of song that I’d listen to when I want to drown out the sounds of the outside world.