After a lauded, debut album in the form of Displaced, Australian artist Coolonaut was lauded, born in Scotland and now rural Australia based returns and with Dark Energy, he stares unflinching at a world in crisis, with a potent follow up that crackles with raw, analogue urgency. Sounding recorded only on an 8 track tape machine, this isn’t a throwback […]
ROCK/Review Rare Seed – Ethereal Enclave
Rare Seed doesn’t make an album, they create an otherworldly sonic universe. Their debut, the 41 minute odyssey Ethereal Enclave, is a masterful, though not so easily categorizable suite of post punk intensity, psychedelic dreamscapes, jazz modal shifts and hip hop rhythms coalescing into a cohesive, utterly captivating whole. The album is vast and intimate, experimental and yet deeply accessible. […]
ROCK/Review The project – death of me
No sterile studio, no overproduction. The first Project single, Death Of Me, comes down the saloon doors of modern rock like a welcome kick. Created as a constantly shifting unit of current scene grizzled veterans by guitarist, songwriter James Davis (Shameless) this first offering isn’t one song, it’s a statement of intent, full throttle. It’s loud, it’s honest and it […]
ROCK/Review The7thGatekeeper – The Hoard
Hailing from Barry in South Wales, The one man force of The7thGatekeeper has a name fit for such a formidable one man force and ‘The Hoard’ is a truly immersive and unsettling experience. It isn’t just a hard rock song, this is a tightly constructed, darkly atmospheric journey that just won’t let you go, this is an artist writing and […]
ROCK/Review Deflecting Ghosts – Broken
Deflecting Ghosts don’t just release music. They exorcise demons. It’s with their latest single, “Broken,” that they’ve taken their first fullband shot as the solidified Hutchinson, Kansas trio of Luke Fitzgerald, his wife Rhema on bass and drummer Austin. It comes out as a masterclass in emotionally charged alternative rock/metal, that hits with visceral intensity and stays with haunting vulnerability. […]
ROCK/Review Para Lia – Neverland
Germany’s Para Lia returns with a powerful, critical statement in ‘Neverland’ which rocks and simultaneously resonates. This is no escapist fantasy; it’s a rich, guitar driven psychedelic rock tour into the sonic intensity and social commentary; the band has solidified its place as a major force in today’s German scene. As early as the first couple seconds, “Neverland” is powerful. […]
ROCK/Review Rosso Tierney – Set You Free
With his debut single, ‘Set You Free’, Rosso Tierney emerges as a potent force of emotional authenticity as well as a new voice. Unlike the classic heartbreak ballad, this track is a deeply resonant spirit filled anthem of freedom and resilience. Grounded in a sprawling soundscape of influences – ranging from Bowie’s theatrical flair, Queen’s grand melodic spirit, Benson Boone’s […]
ROCK/Review Ultan – All in good time
With his latest single “All In Good Time” Ultan delivers a potent shot of unadulterated classic rock energy. This isn’t noise, it’s an anthemic march that you can’t shake, a finely tuned Mach 5 march of pure rock spirit communicated in the most simple and powerful way, straight out of the Green Day and Linkin Park ‘we’re here, we’re vital’ […]
ROCK/Review Cute Goldfish – Your Soul Is Sold
On their latest single ‘Your Soul Is Sold’ Cute Goldfish take a decisive, aggressive turn, making it their heaviest sonic evolution to date. Shedding some of the indie pop textures of past, this Northampton trio has turned in a blistering assault of punk infused hard rock in the vein of The Offspring and Muse. A jarring, robotic intro, cobbled up […]
ROCK/Review Serpico – Hard as a cannonball
Serpico’s new single, “Hard as a Cannonball,” is one of the hardest rock songs I’ve heard in a long time. Upon first hearing the song, you realize the Finnish band means business from the start. Drawing on the classics from back when, “Hard as a Cannonball” is pure hard rock and metal debauchery. The guitars cry and boom with no […]
ROCK/Review Concrete Club – Paycheck to Paycheck
The gritty synth-drenched rock of Concrete Club’s latest single “Paycheck to Paycheck” positions this Manchester band among the UK’s emerging musical forces. The opening pulsing synth hook sets an immediate tone for a powerful unapologetic musical expedition. An enormous sonic fortress emerges through the band’s persistent rhythm-driven groove and screaming guitar solos. An intense feeling of pressure fills the musical […]
Pop-Rock/Review Chloe Sofia – Pulse
Chloe Sofia treats music listeners to her debut single “Pulse” which demonstrates her enormous promise as a fresh artist who shows unlimited potential. The young 15-year-old artist reveals a special musical talent through the very first notes of the song. The steady syncopated beat coupled with bright acoustic strumming creates a song with an infectious toe-tapping quality that grabs listeners […]
Pop-Rock/Review Edie Yvonne – Changed My Mind
The musical development of Edie Yvonne is displayed through the song “Changed My Mind” in her young career. The new track takes her beyond previous songs where she expressed her struggles and places her into an optimistic musical space. The song opens with a distinct feeling of brightness as well as optimism that fills each musical note. The gentle plucked […]
ROCK/Review Bellhead – Threats
The Chicago-based musical duo Bellhead has established their identity with “Threats” their latest EP which combines experimental musical elements with strong cutting-edge production techniques. The seven-track release presents listeners with an experience of walking into a shadowy cinematic world through its bass-driven arrangements and dark themes combined with a mesmerizing eerie soundscape. Bellhead generates an astonishing full-bodied production from their […]
ROCK/Review Steven Browley – Lily of the Nile
The sonic release “Lily of the Nile” by Steven Browley brings nostalgic peace to listeners while guiding them back to a musical time through the ages. When the meditative synths and summery keys play in the background you sense a complete serenity and pure joy right from the start. The expert combination of synth-pop and folk music with 80s pop […]
ROCK/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends – Your Love
Your Love serves as an enchanting independent dream-pop song by Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends that penetrates through your flesh to take permanent residence. When the tune started with its melancholic guitar introduction I became completely absorbed while my mind transported me through misty recollections and dormant emotional memories. The band succeeded in bringing out a sorrowful aesthetic beauty […]
ROCK/Review Sunrise in Jupiter – Take Me Home
Music exists throughout an infinite space and Sunrise in Jupiter stands as a cosmic entity which released their new single “Take Me Home” to guide listeners on a combined audiovisual experience. Through rock music the band has developed a powerful musical expression which fuses exposed emotional tenderness with concentrated energetic release in a single arresting composition. From its first notes […]
ROCK/Review GLASS CABIN – I Don’t Know
Nashville’s musical terrain has Glass Cabin as its authentic light because they unite the rugged Americana feel with country rock’s melodic nature. The newest track “I Don’t Know” showcases Brown and Flint’s powerful songwriting talent combined with Brown’s magnetic voice and Flint’s detailed instrumental work. You instantly feel nostalgic as this track begins while your mind receives a comforting feeling […]
ROCK/Review Paul Mezzanotte – Back in Time
The musical masterpiece released by Paul Mezzanotte unfolds from Cape Coral’s sun-soaked Florida beaches to present authentic musical characteristics of this beach community. Through his new release “Back in Time” Paul Mezzanotte proves his skill to create music which captures the spirit of his hometown. When the first chords of the song begin to play listeners experience an instant journey […]
ROCK/Review Alwyn Morrison – Chained
The new single from Alwyn Morrison called “Chained” delivered an absolute knockout experience for me. Through his exceptional gift Morrison transforms personal heavy subject matter into musical expressions which reveal his soul. I experienced immediate transference into Morrison’s hushed song space because of his masterful way with creating the atmosphere when those initial melancholic guitar strums started. His voice performs […]
ROCK/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends – Sing-Along Songs
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends present “Sing-Along Songs” which exists as a melodious punk power-pop pleasure while deep within its sweet chorus, it reveals thoughtful lyrical depth. The song launches an immediate energetic assault using its bouncy guitar riff and galloping drums during the start of the track. The music emits happy energy through its rocky guitar sounds combined […]