{"id":577071,"date":"2026-04-02T08:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/577071\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:58:10","slug":"grunge-revival-this-los-angeles-based-band-with-only-one-song-is-being-crowned-the-next-nirvana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/577071\/","title":{"rendered":"Grunge Revival? This Los Angeles-Based Band With Only One Song Is Being Crowned the Next Nirvana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Untitled is one of the hottest bands out of West L.A. right now, with\u00a015,000 Instagram followers<\/a>\u00a0and more than four million monthly Spotify listeners. Fans are already hailing the youthful four-piece as the next Nirvana <\/a>for their gritty DIY \u201990s-esque sound. But can a lofty title be so weighty even when they only have one song out?<\/p>\n

The group\u2019s debut single, \u201cRestless,\u201d was released on November 5, 2025, and since then, the band\u2019s profile has grown. On March 24, 2026, they released a music video for the single, and fans flocked to YouTube to leave praise in the comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know im early to a VIRAL MUSIC VIDEO,\u201d one person commented, already predicting Untitled\u2019s potential trajectory. Another wrote, rather poetically, \u201cThis is like watching the Mona Lisa being painted except you really are in the 1500s and the Mona Lisa isn\u2019t famous yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

There were also plenty of comparisons between Untitled and Nirvana, along with other big \u201990s names. Of course, there was no shortage of jokes about their similar sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my favs from 1996, absolute classic,\u201d one person wrote. Another commented, \u201cI swear I heard this song like years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emerging L.A. Rock Band Untitled Draws Comparisons to Nirvana and Other \u201990s Giants<\/p>\n

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While the comparisons to the grunge legends are valid, Untitled definitely has a more chilled-out L.A. rock sound. Nirvana\u2019s Seattle-style grunge had a similar gritty, frayed quality, and maybe that could be a West Coast thing. But Untitled almost treads lighter, doesn\u2019t fall so deeply into gloomy despair. Maybe that part of Nirvana was a Seattle thing.<\/p>\n

Several fans also drew comparisons to Weezer,<\/a> specifically the 1994 track \u201cUndone (The Sweater Song).\u201d For example, the opening guitar on \u201cRestless\u201d sounds eerily similar to \u201cUndone,\u201d a sort of lazy, meandering twang backed by plodding percussion. In the chorus, they kick it into gear, exhibiting more grunge influences.<\/p>\n

One fan wrote, \u201cIf Weezer and Nirvana had a baby,\u201d while another commented, \u201cUndone 2026 [version].\u201d Yet another fan left a cheekier comment, writing, \u201cIt sounds like you want to destroy my sweater.\u201d<\/p>\n

Overall, it\u2019s hard to judge Untitled\u2019s deeper vibe at the moment, as they only have the one song out. But with this huge influx of attention, they\u2019re sure to be looking toward the next big project. So far, they have youth, skill, and a plethora of influences on their side, as well as the benefit of rock fans desperate for underground rock music to make a comeback.<\/p>\n