A thrilling leap forward from indie rock’s most unpredictable band.

Liverpudlian indie rockers Courting have always had a knack for pushing boundaries—and at times, that’s meant veering into frustrating territory with over-the-top Auto-Tuned vocals and genre-hopping experiments. But with their third album in just three years, Stealth Rollback marks a complete transformation. What was once rough and underdeveloped is now a powerful and fully realized expression of their creative vision.

Tracks like Pause at You—a deliriously catchy punk-funk banger—will surely dominate imaginary indie dancefloors, while Namcy roars as an anthem for the more raucous moments in indie history. After You feels like a race to the finish line, where each band member seems to push themselves to deliver their best, and the energy is palpable.

The addition of sax and strings has elevated their sound to new heights, especially on the title track, a sprawling multi-movement journey that showcases the band’s maturity and collective growth. It’s clear that this album marks a monumental shift for Courting—one of those rare leaps forward that can only happen when a band has truly developed over time.

The current music industry is cruel to many emerging acts, and it’s rare for a band like Courting to get this far. So, while they’re here, enjoy their exceptional evolution.