This is what live metal should be. Bones of Goliath just released their “Blade, Fang, Blood and Claw” live video, and if you’re looking for studio trickery, keep walking. This is the raw truth: amps buzzing, crowd locked, and the riffs landing like punches. The band hit the stage on Halloween and let it rip, knowing damn well the only thing that matters is bringing the heat. “Seeing the crowd move to the grooves is the biggest compliment we can get,” they said. Not Spotify st

The new album from Powerhill is one of the most fun metal records I've heard, probably in years. They blend elements of classic hair metal, glam rock, deepening, trudging melodic approaches, orchestrated metal, and plenty more, all on one record. In doing so, the band has created something that is invasively addictive and packed to the brim with character and beyond outstanding guitar work left and right. They do it all seamlessly as well. The way they blend the metal sub-gen

Ambergris is back with a new EP that delivers a fierce, massively fuzz-toned doom-rock approach that pulls you in with deep, fat riffs, driving drums, and some fun production effects that create a gritty, slightly sludgy crossover into stoner and metal, all in one. Now, we're low on newbies when it comes to this band, and I can tell you right now that these guys put out this amazing kind of atmosphere that definitely hits hard, has a bit of a deep tuning to it, and rumbles th

Carmie returns with a wonderfully warm but pop-riddled love song that has a particular way of showcasing part of her personality and how she pulls from emotional aspects of her life to write songs that people can really relate to. This new single is definitely a love song, but it's done in a way that feels more bright and light-hearted rather than intense or heavy-handed in terms of displaying overpowering emotion. It's got a contemporary underbelly to it, a beautiful flow, a

Bgbgb returns with a new EP that definitely branches out and takes some new direction, blending all kinds of different elements taken from R&B, hip hop, afrobeat, and even hints of electronic, to create something that stands out, driven by a series of unique and interesting perspectives. One of my favorite aspects about this artist in general is the simple fact that every time you get a new release, it evolves a little bit. There's always a change in approach while still hol

A massive new single from Overlaps delivers a spacious but edgy tonality in the form of a heavy-handed alternative rock song that also manages to blend in elements of shoegaze and more as it unfolds. There is something incredibly anthemic about this track, and I feel like it comes from how the vocals are sort of powerful and have some soul behind them, but also because the instruments come into those choruses like a wall of sonic drive crashing into you. This is definitely he

An incredibly vibrant new crossover record from J Eden takes some of the best elements of electronic, synth pop, house, and EDM, and blends them seamlessly into a hip-hop format that just feels alive and breathing the entire time. This is a record that throws you a lot of curveballs and has loads of surprises around its corners. It is lush with brilliant instrumentation, robust synths and keys, and an energy that's through the roof more than half of the time. The vivacious at

If 3 is the perfect number, Galan Trio’s third installment in their series dedicated to the American piano trio hits the jackpot. Following the critical success of the first two volumes, which explored works from the easterly states, Kinesis: Volume 3 expands the project’s acoustic horizons by incorporating electronics for the first time, all while remaining true to the series’ guiding principle: dynamic motion. The double-album presents thirteen world-premiere recordings th

Artistic collaborations always cross boundaries to some extent but rarely are those boundaries as substantial as in this case. Through the Eye(s) documents a unique work created with composers and writers incarcerated at the Indiana Women’s Prison. The project, facilitated by composer Eliza Brown, reveals the powerful perspectives of incarcerated individuals, in the form of a collective work for speaking percussionist, Bonnie Whiting. The genesis of Through the Eye(s) was in

A set of brutal, thrashing power metal tracks from Carmilla all display what true metal is about. This is a record that takes no prisoners, holds nothing back, and delivers all the fire that you want from a good, heavy metal record. Still, it also branches out into different sub-genres of metal as well, delivering a robust set of atmospheres and a fierce energy that you just can't turn away from. The band has an upcoming record called Dream Eternal, and you can hear several o

A new single from Pocket Lint just dropped, and this track certainly delivers a very vast tonality that blends elements of electronically driven pop music with a mysterious, almost noir-cinematic aesthetic. The track utilizes a series of synthesizers and keys to give you an expansive atmosphere, and it works amazingly because of how the artist layers those on and produces everything. You have a synthesized bass line, which gives the track a certain kind of thickness, but ther

The You Be You album from Martin Christiansen arrives with a burst of color and confidence, delivering a pop-driven experience that leans fully into bright, energetic production and infectious rhythm. From the very beginning, we are pulled into a world built on vibrant beats, shimmering keys, and vocals that feel alive with personality. The record wastes no time establishing its tone, giving us a sound that feels both uplifting and immediately accessible while still carrying

The full-length album from Stevie Violet is finally here, and the record certainly showcases a lot of the honesty we already know so well coming from the artist. The Chrysalis album comes through with a mixture of warm and crisp tones, indie rock, elements of contemporary pop, and a sort of unique texture to all the songs that keeps things very consistent. The album kicks things off with a song called "Try Me On For Size", which tells right into some of those truths as she sp

The Echoes of Silence (Felted) album by Dan Becker arrives as a deeply expressive and carefully crafted collection of piano-driven pieces that draw us in with both subtlety and strength. Through these compositions, we find ourselves wrapped in a series of emotional movements that feel both intimate and expansive at once. The performances are rooted in a natural sense of flow, where each progression feels purposeful, and every melodic turn carries a quiet but powerful weight.

A new single from Dirty Jeans just dropped, and the song is bursting with personality and this warm, youthful sentiment that sort of cries out, and it's something that is so incredibly spirited that it sort of charges you up and gives you energy. This is a song that feels almost anthemic as it beckons that yearning for that big thing you want. It can be considered just a want for more in general, but when I listen to the song, it feels like something that almost tells you to

A powerful but warm new single from Tyler Ellis delivers a sound that feels anthemic and incredibly honest, as it delves into a working man's life and how certain Avenues of the government have control over us, even when we don't realize it at first, including in the workplace. But it also gets into general camaraderie. How certain people have your back, and you have theirs. "Union Song" gets pretty deep, but it is crisp and clear on its surface. There are things that we can'

The new album from Caroline Wiles has just been released, and the record is packed with amazing levels of personality that feel honest and genuine, along with a brilliantly vintage style tonality that brings out elements of classic rhythm and blues, soul, hints of contemporary pop, and even folk. The album is called Just Be You, and the title track starts the record right off. Right off the bat, you have warm organs, soulful blues-style guitar performances, and just this incr

It’s a Tuesday night, and my editor says: “You’re on Madzilla LV’s new video. Give it a spin.” Not gonna lie, I’m pretty stoked. If you’re a metalhead who actually pays attention, you know Madzilla LV’s name has been bubbling, and for good reason. Their latest, “Ashes of Light,” just dropped with a video that’s pure road dog fever. Forget all that overproduced, green-screen nonsense. This is real-deal footage from their South American run, yeah, the one where they landed the

An album release from Cadre Scott delivers such a beautiful approach to blending folk and elements of Americana, even hints of classic rock, and more, all with this almost vintage tonality, and a gorgeous approach to songwriting that gives off loads of personality, which is one of the biggest things you end up really getting attached to throughout the course of this album. The Higher album certainly doesn't waste much time with its first track, "Sweeter", coming right in with

A fresh single release from the *untitled brings out a high-energy and edgy blend of pop-punk, emo, and alternative rock by mending the three together seamlessly and giving you massive guitar riffs, driving but very melodic vocals, and drumming that just thrashes out and boosts that energy level through the roof most of the time. The drummer of this band completely understands the mission, and doesn't just deliver something that sits in the pocket well, but instead adds this

A thriving new pop-punk single from Third Time Luckie just dropped, and this song is like the epitome of being a teenager and knowing that soon enough, your entire life is about to change. It's taken from the point of view of a young person who sort of knows that this is the last summer of this kind that they might experience, as when it's over, everyone's going off to do different things. The track delves into how people can turn into memories, get lost in time. Everyone wil

A warm single from The Dave Black Expression just dropped, and this single has such a wonderful way of painting a picture in your head as it all unfolds with nostalgic lyrics, detailed and descriptive, along with a suite of instruments that add to that warmth and balance. This is a track that feels like it blends elements of contemporary pop with jazz undertones laced throughout it. The song starts with keys, live percussion, and saxophone performing this amazing and addictiv

Stevie Violet returns with a new single that showcases a lot of that inner thought that comes spilling out for all to soak in, and in doing so, she delivers loads of character in such a relatable sense that you can pick up on everything she's saying. What I love about this artist is her straightforward honesty. "Talk" does actually have a bit of a vulnerable undertone to it because she digs into a lot of how she feels inside. She doesn't hold a lot back; she's very unafraid t

Maeve McMahon returns with a new single that gives you more insight into her personality by telling you a story that's incredibly relatable while hitting emotional chords wonderfully. Now, Maeve is an artist who usually puts pieces of herself into her music, so this part was no surprise. What really hit me was the intensity levels of how the song comes through. The song starts a little more subtly with acoustic guitar and vocals. During this section, you hear haunting backing

The new album release from ReeToxA delves into so many genres under the rock umbrella that it's hard to put a finger on just one element that makes it so good. Some might say it's the guitar work. The guitars are outstanding on this record, but others might say it's the songwriting. The songwriting is really what stands out to me, and this is simply because there are songs on this record that sound like they were written in the late 1960s, while others feel like '80s hard roc

The full-length album from Emma Lindquist is finally here, and it definitely delivers the robust honesty and picturesque lyrics you expect from the artist. This album is brimming with classic personality, loads of that inner thought process and emotion bound to almost every track, lyrics that give detail and pieces of the artist along the way, and gorgeously sculpted soundscapes and atmospheres that pull you into the record deeper and deeper the more you listen. The album is

New album released from Di Ex Machinis delivers a whirlwind of atmospheric but edgy, synthesized soundscapes, all engulfing you into this other worldly aesthetic and along the way bringing together several genres to mold and sculpt the sound that feels like it's all its own. I think that's a lot of what this record is about. It's about bringing together these different styles and approaches to create something unique. The name of the game here is sonic presence. There are loa

åhm returns with a massive and immersive new single titled “The Ash of Sermon,” and from the moment it begins, we’re pulled into something that feels both punishing and expansive. The band leans into a heavy, hardcore backbone while weaving in progressive rock sensibilities and a slow-burning, almost doom-like atmosphere. As we move through the track, it becomes clear that this isn’t just about weight but depth, space, and the way sound can completely surround us. Clocking i

A beautiful new release from Angela Perry delivers a beautiful crossover between contemporary and Americana. Her vocals are absolutely engulfing. I mean that in a good way, of course. With lush southern-toned instrumentation like violins, piano, and a warm aesthetic, this just feels completely welcoming from start to finish. Her vocals are very inviting, and she gets very descriptive lyrically as she tells the story of the butterfly, but relates that in terms of a metaphor to

The new EP release from Maxine Louise delivers such a broad approach to pop-coated songwriting by bringing together elements of acoustic pop, contemporary, a bit of rock, and so much more, all rolled into one record that displays this massive amount of honesty and, in doing so, delivers so much personality along the way. This is a record that you don't skip around. Each track has its own approach and vibe; they're very descriptive, and she really puts a lot of inner thought o

Baby Cruise Music Label returns with a new single that comes through with a closed-fisted and spirited approach, bordering on classic rock and alternative rock, but with this powerful aesthetic that gives off an important message and sentiment that I think a lot of us can relate to. "Abundance" is a single that doesn't hold back in the way of portraying that message lyrically. The vocals are the powerhouse of the song, by far. The track comes right in with a three-part vocal

A new single release from DopeSick is a remix of a track previously released, and this remix is done by Rude Minor, who took the original and gave it an entirely different feel, aesthetic, and atmosphere. The original version of "God the Devil" is actually pretty heavy. It's got an edgy tone, it's hard with an alternative rock and even sort of metal style, crunchy guitars, anthemic vocals, and a cinematic backbone. I definitely dig the original version as well, but the Rude M

Check out our latest interview with William Glazier of Grand Alliance Music as we talk about where it all started, new releases, mission statements, and how the roster has grown over the past few years. William talks about his history in music, friends and collaborators, along with inspirations and endeavors that made it all possible. A musician himself, William has released numerous records and helped produce drops from Grand Alliance. Don't miss this in depth interview and

The new album release from Loud Tiger is a lesson in songwriting diversity as the record boasts so many different genre styles, approaches, and aesthetic while never losing its pop sensibility, delivering songs that range from country and Americana, to contemporary pop, radio pop, folk pop, and plenty more, all world into one massive record that displays loads of heart and personality along the way. I think this is one of the most important aspects of the entire thing. This r

Clozure returns with a heavy and slightly haunting single that definitely showcases a lot of heavy-handed emotion, especially in terms of how the vocals are delivered, but also in the way that the progression evolves and how the song gives off this spacious and cinematic approach that lets the vocals take focus, and for damn good reason. "Framed" is an absolute banger, but it has these amazing layers to it that give a lot of vast tonality. As usual, the guitar work is pretty

A new single from Slippery Gypsy gives off a blend of driving heavy, hard rock, hints of classic metal, and alternative rock, all rolled into one track that definitely boasts an addictive and sort of anthemic chorus, along with the sentiment that I feel like a lot of us have lived through before. "Poison Love" is a track about that certain someone that you can't quite resist, even though you know you might not make it out in the end. You know this person is no good for you, a

An absolutely refreshing new release from Karina Nistal manages to deliver a bright and very colorful dance pop approach that blends elements of electronic, synth-pop, and more, while all staying true to her sound and giving a driving and pop-coated approach from start to finish. "Feel The Love" is a track about getting attention and affection from the one that you love and feeling good about it. It delves into the simplicities of wanting the attention from that person, getti

A brand new release from Gloria delivers quite a vast undertone and cinematic rock soundscape that blends into progressive, classic, grunge, alternative rock, and plenty more, all rolled into one fat record that boasts tons of amazing energy and layers of textured guitar tone that you can just swim through. Don't get me wrong, this is a record that has depth to it and definitely hits hard with certain kinds of riffs, but there are also tracks here that layer on clean guitars

An EP release from The Bifrucated hits with one of the most experimental and rambunctious approaches and sounds that I've heard in a while. The reason is that the record blends these elements of hyper, high-energy electronic music with breakbeat, heavy rock, metal, and more. Throughout this release, you hear chunky guitars with heavy distortion, glitchy production, edgy and wild songwriting, and this sonic presence and drive that absolutely thrives from start to finish. The r

A new release from Avishek Choudhury comes through as a spirited rock single that has a very anthemic undertone to it and with that you get some great and sort of heavy messaging behind it all, as the song focuses a lot about fighting through struggles, whether it's outbound or inner, and how people find a way to get past some of the things that feel like are holding them back or bringing them down in life. Today's world could be a little bit stressful. It's a bit crazy out t

If you are looking for a release that blends dream pop, electronic, post-punk, and indie rock, and gives everything an experimental and vast style undertone, then we have just the record for you. This is a self-titled album by General Wolf Department, and it's one of the few records that I've heard in a while that isn't tied down to specific genres or built with walls around it. This is an experimental record, but it always has this sort of pop sensibility that gives it color

There’s a certain kind of record that doesn’t try to win you over immediately, and I found myself respecting that more with each listen to Down at the Polystereophonic Dive Bar . Greg Roensch leans into a sound that feels settled into its own corner, not chasing novelty but still carrying a distinct identity. The more time I spent with it, the more its details started to surface, and I kept returning to it in a way I don’t with albums that reveal everything too quickly. The f

Casey Maunder ’s debut album “Until your heart stops beating” showcased Casey’s vocal, lyrical, and songwriting range and delivered an eclectic collection of songs that range from hard-edged rock to harmony-laden power pop. It received ten out of ten reviews from international publications such as PowerPlay . To support the album, Casey gigged extensively live, opening up for esteemed American acts such as White Lion , Hardline , Trixter , and Love/Hate, as well as workin

A beautifully eclectic and pop-soaked new single from Kristina Menissov manages to deliver such lush storytelling and purpose along with unique production, soulful vocals, and cultural flair, all rolled into one track that really hits a particular way. "Her Story" is the name of the track, and it's called this because the song gets into detail about how people's stories are left behind at times. It delves into the importance of who a person is, what they do, and the stories t

A new album release from Bobbo Byrnes serves as a sort of greatest hits type of record. It's a bit of a compilation that's pieced together from different releases previously dropped. He's taken songs from different records and compiled the best of them into one really big piece of work, and it has an amazingly consistent flow that blends country, folk, Americana, rock, and more, all in one record. One of the biggest aspects of why this record works so well is the storytellin

A new album release from The Rotations recently dropped, and this thing runs the gamut of theatrical rock approaches and sounds. The whole record sort of immerses you into a different and very cinematic style world, bringing all kinds of different instrumentation to the mix, creating moods and atmospheres non-stop, and it's definitely super easy to just get swallowed up by. Now, don't get me wrong, the record has some rock sensibility, and they sprinkle pop undertones here an

The latest single release from Oranoclorados most certainly delivers a bit of a post-punk tonality, with slightly brooding vocals, coated in a bit of a chorus-like effect, along with classic, vast post-punk guitar work that really builds an amazing atmosphere and soundscape for you to sort of float alongside. "Lori (Special Edition)" has some outstanding guitar work that really sets the palate for the song's tone. They have two guitars doing two different things. One is playi

The new single from louderman brings out a very warm sort of tonality with layered acoustic guitars that give off a smooth but addictive progression, additional instrumentation that sounds like both saxophone and clarinet, and live percussion, along with double-tracked vocals that really lay a thickness when it comes to melodies, hooks, and lyrics. This is definitely a track that pulls you in in terms of those lyrics as well. Right from the get-go, you can tell this is a song

A new single release from Stevie Violet definitely has this amazing sort of surf pop rock approach as the guitars have an amazing tone to them, reminding you of classic beach-rock, that also leans into this indie rock area as well, with beautifully bending vocals, and a sentiment that feels like it comes from someplace authentic. The guitar work across this track is brilliant simply because it delivers so many hooks. I really miss songs with instrumental hooks. The chorus is

One of the more innovative artists out there just dropped an album that absolutely breaks down boundaries, bends genres, and creates its own atmosphere, all with this payload of personality from lyrics that are both fiery and honest. The album is called INTERNETMAN: Digital Superhero , and it's by victorfromtheinternet. This is a fiercely experimental but incredibly addictive set of songs, each with its own aesthetic, although the entire album is very consistent, most of the