A new single release from Secret Night Gang blends some of the best elements of funk, soul, jazz, and even pop elements into this one banger of a track that spans just over 6 minutes and gives some incredible changes that you don't really expect. It's been quite a while since I've heard of a track that keeps you on your toes the way this one does. "Relax Your Mind" comes in right off the bat with some gorgeous instrumentation and vocals, delivering layers of harmonies and an

A fresh single from Cr0w4y delivers a vibrant and driving soundscape, laced with Latin undertones, instrumentation, and flavor, and all delivered in this sonically full-bodied and robust approach and aesthetic, giving me the whole thing insanely danceable vibes and deep-pocketed grooves right from the get-go. One of my favorite aspects of "Baila Conmigo" is the way it blends that refreshing Latin underbelly and soundscape with classic tech house, and within all of this, he in

REXEN returns with a very unique and almost ceremonial feeling new single that delves into an almost tribal tonality and with that, gives vast cinematic aesthetics that are both intriguing, slightly haunting, and beautifully executed. "Hoik Up" features an array of instrumentation that really helps it build, thrive in certain elements of intensity, and create this unique soundscape and atmosphere that surrounds you quickly. This is a song that you sort of escaped into. Once y

A single release from The Morning Stars brings out a wonderful crossover sound that blends classic, vintage '80s pop with New Wave, post-punk, and pop rock, all rolled into one, resulting in a very colorful sound and the aesthetic of a live performance in terms of energy. "Can't Stand Up" comes through with a lot of influences that you can clearly hear, including some of those classics. I certainly hear plenty of Talking Heads strewn across this track, from the vocal performa

If you are looking for something a little different, outside the box, experimental, gritty, a bit cinematic, endlessly fun, and with that heavy alternative overcoat, then you should check out the new record from OSLO TAPES. LAST COMET  is an album that isn't afraid to take different directions with each track, but still showcases elements of indie, grunge, and art-rock all rolled into one album that certainly takes you on a unique sonic journey. One of the things I noticed fi

A powerful and heavy-handed new single from Clozure comes packed with massive emotional push and a sentiment that a lot of us can relate to, which is something that ends up really engulfing you in the song itself. This is a track that showcases a beautifully cinematic and sort of orchestrated approach to alternative rock, and it's a power ballad. But it comes from a genuine place, which is something that sinks in right from the start. The vocals across the song are passionate

A beautiful and heartwarming new single from Nick Wilkinson & the Feature Players delivers a sentiment not just for the traveling musician, but for anyone who spends so much time on the road that they endlessly miss their loved ones. "Coming Home To You" is written from the perspective of actually being on the road. In the midst of travel, staring into headlights and tail lights, watching the open road, and still feeling the excitement of things, but knowing that coming home

A new release from Manneq In Me pulls together a slew of impressive heavy rock influences and turns out this amazingly impactful and emotionally driving classic heavy rock power ballad. This single displays some outstanding vocal performances that cry out and come through packed with personality and truth. You just get the feeling that this song absolutely came from someplace real. That authenticity is there in the lyrics and in the vocal performance as well, which has this b

An album release from Summer Colds just dropped and this record boasts everything from pop punk to old-school Weezer-style grunge pop rock, and plenty in between, but the way they approach it has this unique vibrancy and outstanding sonic presence, along with loads of personality. These songs have character embedded in their veins, and that is something that reaches out and grabs you. One of my favorite aspects of the  Missing Out  album, aside from all that sort of colorful

A new single from Daforce brings out a really high-energy approach along with a crisp and sort of shimmering hip-hop polish that feels vibrant and very quickly infectious, bringing on deep-pocketed beats along with character-riddled vocals that all have tons of swagger and attitude, but come across refreshing. "Survival" portrays such an amazing cross between classic hip hop and pop. The beat is heavy-handed, but so is just about everything else, while still bringing a certai

Post Death soundtrack is back once again with a soiree of edgy but melodically driving songs that introduce you to this sort of expanded musical universe, by way of bringing together elements of heavy rock, electronic, alternative, post-punk, industrial, and more. GRIST is an album that runs the gamut of what must be hundreds of influences that are strewn about throughout the record, and that songwriter Steven James Moore must hold close to his heart. This is an album that di

A new single just dropped from The Rat Utopia Experiment, and this one hits a lot of grunge tonality with a little aggression in its underbelly but a lot of melodic drive as well, so the whole thing comes through with a thriving approach that feels intense but catchy at the same time. If you're not too familiar with the band, The Rat Utopia Experiment is known for their sort of thrashy and outside-the-box, colorful but still edgy pop stitched with garage punk, and I've always

Join us as we have a talk with artist Becky Raisman about her mew EP release and how it all came together. Becky is an artist who has been making music a huge part of her life and focuses on releasing EP's that are eclectic and diverse, showcasing her ability to go in different directions with her music without holding back. The Earth Goddesses Release is a 3-track EP that is coasted in pop atmosphere and approach as Becky brings an honesty and brightness t the songs that is

If you are not yet too familiar with the sounds of Doom Stoned, them let us be among the first to introduce you as they have some new singles out that are ally invasive opuses of sludgy, doom metal and rock along with these semi-progressive undertones and live performance aesthetics and energy. "Bong Ripper" is a blistering single and right off the bat, you get this insane distortion that sort of shreds. This is a fierce sound, and it reminds me of elements of alternative roc

A fresh single release from LimaVii brings with it a very honest approach that gives tons of personality and truth as she delves into finding the right person to share your life with, along with being true to yourself and the person you want to be.  The sentiment is a relatable and powerful one to say the least, and the whole thing shines with artistic presence and breeds a beautifully performed, pop-coated soundscape that feels slightly dreamy and crossed with this theatrica

“Dropzone” by David Scott feels like a time capsule cracked open and rewired for the present. The track blends classic, vintage tones with a modern electronic groove, creating something that feels unmistakably contemporary while still bringing on the spirit of a 1970s action film score. The percussion is a major driving force in the track, grounding it with power and momentum. The song has a pulse that makes it danceable while still maintaining a bit of a gritty edge. This rh

A new single from a Princess Luminous delivers a very theatrical soundscape, complete with lush and robust string sections, cinematic backbone, beautiful piano work, and this engaging and addictive vocal approach that pulls you right into the story with descriptive and detailed lyrics that let you sort of paint a picture as the song unfolds. "The Windmills of Your Mind" has an absolutely beautiful way of evolving and building. As the song plays through, it grows in intensity,

The latest single from Devoted Fusion delivers a cross of blistering metal, alternative rock, grunge, and a bit of progressive undertones, all wrapped up into one huge track that gives you a lot to chew on in the way of heavy guitar tone, memorable riffs, and an almost theatrical backbone. "Inship" kicks off with a heavier note, giving that memorable progression, hints of thrashing, and grunge-style drumming before breaking back down to a more stripped set of verses that have

A beautifully personal new single release from Makaio Huizar delivers a different kind of holiday song. One that reaches into the depths of inner struggle and comes through with a lot of bravery, simply because there's so much honesty and inner thought that comes spilling out for all to soak in, that it's almost impossible to turn away from. There's something eerily connective about "Merry Xmas I Guess", and I think this is due to how we've all been in a certain place in our

A new single release from Sliding Doors delivers a righteous metal approach that comes through with a heavily theatrical undertone, vast approaches in soundscape, and incredible guitar work, all rolled into one track that feels as vibrant as it does edgy. "Whisper" starts with a driving riff and classic metal approach with some amazing arpeggiated and augmented chords that the drums accompany by delivering some intricate performances, which right off the bat, lets the song fe