Amidst the sea of generic hard rock releases we have been lucky to receive a thunderous breath of fresh air in the form of Hail to the North’s new single, “Not by Myself”. Combining their various musical backgrounds into a wholly original sonic concoction, part blistering hard rock, part progressive metal, part soaring melodic bombast, this powerhouse Canadian band, featuring […]
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 […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Black Cloud
Gus DeFelice’s latest instrumental opus “Black Cloud” is a cinematic tour-de-force that cements his place among modern progressive metal’s most ambitious storytellers. The track is the fourth single from his forthcoming conceptual juggernaut The Sound of Inevitability, and serves an intricate narrative through sheer sonic force. Transcending the bounds of conventional metal songcraft, his ability to weave together complicated tapestries […]
Pop /Review EDIE YVONNE – epitome
With “Epitome,” rising Los Angeles pop artist Edie Yvonne commemorates a milestone—her sweet 16th birthday—by unveiling her most intimate and emotionally candid work to date. Marking two years since her auspicious debut, the track finds the young singer-songwriter graduating to a more mature artistic paradigm centered on profound themes of communication and human connection. “With its shimmering opening guitar phrases […]
Electronic/Review MARC SOUCY – Tashkent Club Fire
In the vast expanse of electronic music, Marc Soucy emerges as a rare breed—an avant-garde sonic architect with an uncanny gift for blending cerebral experimentation and visceral emotional resonance. On his debut single “Tashkent Club Fire,” a Boston based multi-instrumentalist sets an utterly unique creative vision of cultural traditions delivered from a distant future planet.Marc begins from an ominous opening […]
METAL/Review DANIEL BOHN – Failure
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern metal, few artists possess the emotional rawness and musical dexterity of Daniel. The St. Louis-based performer’s single, “Failure”, is a tour de force of cathartic vulnerability and forward moving intensity, taking on the most human struggle of trying to meet the expectations of others with both unflinching honesty and technical acumen. Daniel’s vocals, powerful […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Luring Depths
Gus Defelice doesn’t just shred—he bleeds. This most recent single ‘Luring Depths’ from the Italian multi-instrumentalist and producer is an exercise in taking real emotional intensity and turning it into a pure language of head banging riffs and skull rattling rhythms. Right from the thunderous opening salvo it’s clear we’re in a richly immersive sonic world of Defelice’s own haunted […]
R&B/Review SANGA TOTO – TOO LATE
In an age in which every dish must be ready to be disposed of at any moment, Sanga Toto comes across as a much needed breath of fresh, soulful air with his latest single ‘Too Late.’ Here, this rising French artist has made a stunning showcase of his ability to throw classic R&B smoothness and contemporary pop savvy into the […]
Pop /Review ROSALIE JAMES – Fall into the Blue
Rosalie James has a genius for bringing the very personal to the very universal. On her new single ‘Fall into the Blue’ the English singer-songwriter converts her own battle with mental health into a hauntingly beautiful, but ultimately hopeful, artistic commentary on the way challenges can lead to strength, hope and the purgative power of weakness.From the momentarily relaxed opening […]
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 […]
ROCK/Review MAYFALL – Fly Well
Originally hailing from the charming Canadian city Niagara Falls, MayFall is a brand new musical collective that have already left their mark with their debut single ‘Fly Well’. Made up of seasoned musicians from some of the region’s established acts, Stereo Sunrise, The Black Flies and Marble Weed, this band has come together to not only form a band, but […]
Pop /Review MANU CHEVALIER – Back to my dream
Multi-talented artist Manu Chevalier has created an irresistible summer vibe on “Back to My Dream,” a throwback funk/soul groove meets contemporary pop production flair. It’s Manu’s deft hand as a composer, arranger, instrumentalist and producer that gives the whole lush sonic palette its shape, while featuring an amazing lead vocalist whose name is Nathan . From the tight slap basslines, […]
METAL/Review DELIGHTFUL DELUSION – The World Can Wait
The Stockholm based metal band Delightful Delusion with their latest single “The World Can Wait”, delivers a heavy and accessible package about self acceptance and living authentic, from the first verse you feel the message loud and clear, forget what society says and accept right here and now. This sentiment strikes a ringing bell in today’s often unbelievably judgmental, messy […]
METAL/Review TOO SICK TO PRAY – Meet Me At The Gates
Ventura-based metal outfit Too Sick To Pray tear it up on ‘Meet Me At The Gates,’ the blistering debut single that introduces them into the world without an apology for their unapologetic blend of old school thrash influences and modern aggression. From the first opening riff you realise this band aren’t just toe dipping into the metal scene, these guys […]
ROCK/Review ALLI BROWN – I Want It All
Alli Brown’s latest single ‘I Want It All’ comes as a hard fought anthem of ambition and resilience. The Salt Lake City based singer songwriter immediately pulls you in with the song’s intriguing guitar work and then sets you up for a truly extraordinary vocal performance. This is Brown’s show through and through and her voice is filled with passion […]
Pop /Review MICK J. CLARK – Sing Glory Glory Hallelujah
UK singer-songwriter Mick J. Clark has given us a truly special gift as the holidays draw near once again, with the achingly beautiful new seasonal track ‘Sing Glory Glory Hallelujah.’ This is the kind of profoundly moving yet warmly inviting song that instantly conjures up all the nostalgic sights, sounds and feelings this time of year, and right from the […]
ROCK/Review EDDIE COHN – Stop Waving the Gun
Eddie Cohn is an accomplished indie rock veteran, and has long been known for his ability to fuse searing musical intensity with deeply thoughtful, socially conscious lyricism. The Los Angeles-based artist continues to cement his reputation as a masterful storyteller unafraid to tackle the most pressing issues of our time on his latest single, “Stop Waving the Gun.” Cohn’s sonic […]