ROCK/Review MARDI GRAS – Sandcastle

“The Rome based rock ensemble Mardi Gras has delivered their album “Sandcastle,” consisting of Liina Rätsep’s transcendent vocal and Fabrizio Fontanelli’s evocative acoustic guitar work, Alessandro Matilli’s stirring piano and keys, Carlo Di Tore Tosti’s thunderous bass grooves, Valerio Giovanardi’s seismic drumming and Fabrizio Del Marchesato’s scorching electric fretwork, have delivered sonic magic that burrows in deep beneath the skin […]

ROCK/Review PRIMAL CRY – G.T.F.A.

If you want a raw, unadulterated shot of pure rock adrenaline then Primal Cry’s blistering new single ‘G.T.F.A.’ is for you. Notorious for not playing nice Primal Cry is this German quartet and they deliver a torrent of seething riffs, thunderous grooves and unrestrained vocal intensity which hits like a sledgehammer to the senses from the very first notes. Down […]

ROCK/Review ANIMAL SOULS – The Kids

I’m a lifelong music maniac, and I don’t think there’s anything that gets the blood flowing quite like the thrill of an absolute well executed retro rock anthem. The kids from Abbotsford Animal Souls have the new single here from their project and may I say it slaps all those sweet nostalgic sweet spots in the most wildly infectious way […]

ROCK/Review CARGOCASTLE – Truth and Reconciliation

Solo musical force Cargocastle has crafted a genuinely monumental artistic statement with the latest opus “Truth and Reconciliation”: an expansive, deeply emotional instrumental work that is at once as transcendent and as viscerally powerful as it is. It’s a riveting encapsulation of the therapeutic process of healing, sung in sound — the brainchild of Cory Wayne Dell of Altoona. The […]

ROCK/Review THE AFRO NICK – Get There Before Noon (LA mix)

With his wild mane symbolizing an uninhibited creative spirit, The Afro Nick has delivered a thrillingly raw and resonant indie rock anthem in “Get There Before Noon (LA Mix).” The result is a sound rooted in freedom and profound introspection that ranges from psychedelic textures blended with fuzzy riffs and anthemic songcraft, to the spacy synth flourishes of Grammy winning […]

ROCK/Review MICHEAL FORDAYS – No Way Back

Los Angeles based artist Micheal Fordays turns in a richly immersive artistic statement with his latest single “No Way Back” a genre transcending work of art. But there can be no doubt – this is a piece that oozes with purpose and no small dose of creative vision: the first strains of the live recorded tight bass/drum pocket is then […]

ROCK/Review FILIP DAHL – If You Saw Me Now

Norwegian virtuoso Filip Dahl has returned with his latest offering — “If You Saw Me Now” — which is a masterclass in how to send music to wrestle with the hardest struggles of life. The seasoned artist lays his soul bare in the most raw, most guitar driven rock ballad imaginable, talking about his personal battles with mental health right […]

ROCK/Review THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT – Wait For Rain

The latest single from Los Angeles based act The Sea At Midnight has an almost prophetic quality to it. Like a chilling an omen to an impending drought and climate crisis, the mesmerizing track brings its smoldering post punk textures and guitarist Vince Grant’s plaintive vocals.Comprising ominous guitar lines from the get go, you’re taken to a parched, post apocalyptic […]

ROCK/Review HORIZONTE LIED – El Día Después

Not too many alternative electronic bands have been as adept at carving out a niche as Horizonte Lied. This long-standing project, started by Monterrey, Mexico native Alex Ezert and Bernardo Garza, has been a melting pot of hard industrial rock and synthy pop textures since day one.Their latest is a stunning example of their unique sonic alchemy, “El Día Después”. […]

ROCK/Review Five Headed Cobra – Screaming From The Mountain

Five Headed Cobra has delivered a raucous shot of adrenaline with their newest alt-rock banger “Screaming From The Mountain.” This high-octane track showcases the emerging band’s raw, uncompromising sound and refusal to conform to mainstream sensibilities.With its blistering riffs and breakneck pace, ‘Screaming From The Mountain’ grabs listeners by the throat from the very first notes. The guitars are scratchy […]

ROCK/Review CHANDRA – Christmas Hugs

The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier thanks to Bristol-based pop-rockers Chandra and their new festive banger “Christmas Hugs.” This upbeat, guitar-driven track is an instant injection of yuletide cheer.It begins with the jingling of sleigh bells and continues with crunchy riffs, driving rhythms and the kind of contagious feel good familiarity that Chandra blends with their usual […]

ROCK/Review SOCIAL GRAVY – Lone Wolf

Social Gravy, the indie rock duo of Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov, have unleashed their fierce new single “Lone Wolf,” marking a powerful return after a few years away.Coming from Los Angeles, but with a worldwide fanbase, the band’s latest track is a display of ideas that are so melodical, so thoughtful in instrumentation, all encapsulated in a band that […]

ROCK/Review HORTHWORLD – Merry Christmas (Make Amends)

HorthWorld just dropped a lush, nostalgic Christmas anthem in time for the holidays that brings back some undeniable feelings of festive cheer and nostalgic warmth. Shining in the sun is the project’s ability to write addictively melodic power pop/indie rock with a cool vintage flair, which can be found in the form of “Merry Christmas (Make Amends). The song opens […]

ROCK/Review DESPITE THE WANE – The Angel of Death

After the great critical success of the album Beyond that Wall, released through Epictronic Records, the Italian electronic rock project Despite the Wane is back with another gem: their spellbinding new single “The Angel of Death,” which starts with a pulsing bassline and lovely shimmering synth textures from the very first moment, initiating the listener in Despite the Wane’s meticulously […]

ROCK/Review THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT – Burning

The new single from Los Angeles based rock project the Sea At Midnight, Burning, is a raw and visceral artistic statement. The track is a collaboration with Marco Cattani of the renowned act Chemical Waves, with the pair combining the two artists’ love of confronting the climate crisis into a work of sonic catharsis. Right from the beginning of “Burning”, […]

ROCK/Review RABAUW – Maakt Niet Uit

With driving riffs and an infectious, anthemic spirit, Dutch rock band Rabauw’s latest single “Maakt Niet Uit” is a fist-pumping ode to perseverance and resilience. Once the electrifying opening chords grab your attention the track is never let off its high octane, gritty energy and does not relent until the crashing crescendo.The frontman of “Maakt Niet Uit,” Jascha Soest, has […]

ROCK/Review FOR KING + COUNTRY – Little Drummer Boy (LIVE)

Just in time for the holiday season, for KING + COUNTRY have gifted fans with an electrifying new take on the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy.” This timeless song has been a standout part of the Grammy winning brother duo Joel and Luke Smallbone’s exhilarating live shows for years now. They’ve finally bottled that magic, and released their first single […]

ROCK/Review Social Gravy – Lone Wolf

With The electrifying new single “Lone Wolf” Social Gravy is ready to grab you by the collar and get you ready to embrace the raw, unfiltered spirit of rock. Two fierce indie rockers from Los Angeles emerge from a four year hiatus and aren’t holding back.From the opening riffs you have to grab onto every fiber of your collar with […]

ROCK/Review A MESS – Happy

Get ready to embrace your inner rebel and celebrate self-love with A Mess’s powerful new single “Happy.” This fierce Danish rock ‘n’ riot grrrl doesn’t shy away from confronting societal norms head-on, channeling the spirit of the #metoo movement and the raw energy of ’90s indie punk. From the first few notes, “Happy” grabs you with its gritty riffs and […]

ROCK– POP /Review ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS – Världen hör inte på

With ‘Världen hör inte på,’ Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends deliver a captivating sonic experience that intertwines raw emotion and dynamic soundscapes, inviting listeners on an unforgettable journey.You know when a song just clicks? It seeps into your soul, and suddenly everything makes sense. Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends have hit upon a sublime connection, with their latest […]

ROCK/Review ALGORERHYTHM – Social Genocide

The Las Vegas based trio ALGORERHYTHM pulse with their latest single ‘Social Genocide’ with that certain frenetic energy that still pulses through the veins of many younger modern acts. Formed in 2020, the trio of bassist Tom Nieves, guitarist Karl Christenson, and drummer Brian Hanks has been working the past four years crafting a sound equally awe-inspiring and intransigible: a […]