Hollow Shift are back with a new 3-track EP called “WAR” and it was an amazing ride from start to finish. The release looks at conflict from different angles whether it’s something happening inside us or the divisions we see…
Sutlej just landed on my radar with their new single “Tell Me You Care” and I’m really glad they did because this was a great introduction to the band. After spending some time with the track, it’s easy to hear…
British band French Dogs are back with their debut album, “Here’s to Pretending” and it was a great surprise to spend time with this record. I already had the band on my favorite list, so I was excited to hear…
Future Mondays open their latest single “Faithlessly” with the kind of rock energy that grabs your attention without wasting any time. The New York band leans into a pop-punk sound here, and it fits them well. Inspired by one unforgettable…
Melbourne band Reetoxa is back with a new single and it’s an amazing listen from start to finish. Their latest release “War Killer” is the kind of song that grabs your attention immediately. The band has built a sound that…
I really enjoyed listening to this amazing band and their take on “Fortunate Son”. Covering such a well known rock song is never easy, especially one that already carries so much attitude and history behind it, but Motihari Brigade managed…
This lo-fi indie rock album has been on my speakers all morning and I kept going back to it because the melodies stuck with me in a really easy way. Victims of the New Math made something here that reminded…
I just discovered this amazing artist tcr!. He has one of those sounds that clicks pretty fast once the song starts. “On Vancouver Island” opens with this worn in acoustic guitar that keeps its presence the whole track forward and…
Cello’s new single “We Do What We Want (When We Want When We Want To)” hit me fast. The song just drops you right into this loud and restless mood and keeps pushing forward until the last second. By the…
OpCritical are back with a new track. Titled “USA” I heard the track yesterday late at night with the volume a bit higher than usual. I just wanted to see if it would hit the same way their last track…
Present Paradox showed up for me out of nowhere this week. Just a name I hadn’t seen before, tied to an album called “A Vibrant Sea”. This project comes from David Kleinekottmann and is based in Dortmund. His musical style…
Some album titles immediately make you curious. And “Ten New Toe-Tappers for Shoplifting & Self-Mutilation” by Tom Minor definitely did that for me. It’s the kind of name that hints at humor, sarcasm and maybe a little chaos before you…
Decadent Heroes released the instrumental track “Hype” and it’s the kind of guitar-driven rock piece that goes straight for volume and attitude. If you enjoy classic rock or glam-style guitar work. This one will probably catch your attention pretty fast.…
I discovered Sutlej a few days ago while digging through new releases and I’m honestly glad I clicked on this one. Some bands try the grunge sound but smooth it out too much. That’s not the case here. Their new…
I played “Nark 5” on my laptop speakers first. Big mistake. Within seconds the bass was rumbling and I had to grab my headphones because this thing deserved better than cheap laptop speakers. The song doesn’t warm you up. It…
I only discovered Serpico this week and their album “Dressed In Flesh” ended up taking over my speakers for a few days straight. It’s 9 tracks of straight-up hard rock that are focused and confident. Their music is real and…
Golem Dance Cult is back with a new single. “Pretty at Dawn” lives in a strange and quiet corner. It doesn’t rush to explain itself. The song builds its mood slowly with control. It doesn’t try to surprise you with…
Mukka & the Wizard Sleeves come charging in with their new single “Born2graft” a punk track that is direct, loud and full of meaning. There’s no messing around here. The band gets straight to the point. using sharp lines and…
soundvsystem records just dropped their new compilation “soundvsystem: daylight x darknight” and the first thing that hit me is how easy it is to sink into. It plays almost like a tight little playlist someone made with real care, pulling…
I just discovered this amazing band The Savage Hearts and their new single “This Time Tomorrow” is the first track I’ve heard from them. I’m honestly glad I pressed play. The song hits with a strong rush of rock energy…