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The Meringues drops salivatory second album ‘Pavlova’s Dog’

Power pop-meets-post punk band The Meringues have officially dropped their salivatory second album, Pavlova’s Dog. Consisting of Amanda Pants and Ted Evans at the core, the eccentric Canadian duo layer raspy, pelting vocals over pop-friendly riffs and melodies provided by Jackson Baird on bass and Alastair Morrison on drums — a contrast vast, complex, yet […]

The Copyrights exorcise ‘New Ghosts’ in 4-song EP & 7″ vinyl

Veteran pop rock quartet The Copyrights have resurfaced with a quick and easy EP entitled New Ghosts. A recount of old flames burnt to ashes, the four-song album expresses how time doesn’t necessarily heal all wounds — it just forms real ugly scars. Relationships are the fabric of our existence, yet simultaneously the undoing of […]

Joe Samba gives us a ‘Lifeline’

Joe Samba’s third full-length album, Lifeline, is a testament to his evolving artistry and personal growth, blending reggae rock with diverse musical influences to create an album that is both introspective and sonically expansive. Released in September 2024, Lifeline offers a deep dive into Samba’s life, reflecting on fatherhood, relationships, and the struggles of life […]

The Peawees release 7th garage rock album ‘One Ride’

Italian punkers The Peawees have rolled out their seventh full-length album, One Ride, on September 6th — a high-velocity manual on surviving boredom through sporadic behavior. Considering the band originates from the quaint military town of La Spezia, Italy, it’s no surprise the band matures in sound — not attitude — over the years, as […]

Diving deep into Long Beach’s South Swell Syndicate

As the end of summer winds and rains move through, so does the sunrise and sunsets. Long Beach, California doesn’t play around; they bring the best out of our reggae rock culture. Meet one of the new fave bands dropping cool waves and sweet tunes — South Swell Syndicate! As a surfer myself, this music […]

Serj Tankian (of System of a Down) drops solo single “Justice Will Shine On”

Singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist, and author Serj Tankian — and lest we forget to mention, frontman and lyricist for the GRAMMY Award-winning rock band System of a Down — returns with his new single, “Justice Will Shine On”. The raging impassioned hard-rocking tune is available worldwide now via Gibson Records.  The […]

CULTS bids farewell ‘To The Ghosts’ in cathartic new album

Sometimes, dirty laundry is best aired to prevent a smell from inhabiting your closet. Indie pop, quasi-shoegaze duo CULTS know the imprisonment of past relationships all to well, channeling any ‘unfinished business’ with exs in their cathartic new album dedicated To The Ghosts. But not all ghosts are cut from the same cloth. Or bedsheet. […]

Costa Rica’s Cabeza de Vinil revels in “Ruinas”

The music industry as we know it often revolves around the same ol’ hubs — the United States, the UK, Australia, Japan, the Caribbeans… that weird Austrian deejay you caught on a Coachella camp stage at 4am… but what is often overlooked is the mass amount of talent coming out of Latin America. Indeed, LATAM […]

Tech N9ne’s ‘Class of Strange Music’ is now in session

Get ready for a summer banger! Rap pioneer Tech N9ne brings us fresh ear stimulation that will shake your world upside down and rock your soul! Tech has earned his status as one of the world’s most legendary rappers, with chart-topping multi-platinum success in the hip hop, rock, and metal industries! Tech has no boundaries […]

Nonpoint embraces “Underdog” role in new song & video

On this journey of music, Nonpoint continues to soar and thrive, with hella hard work and their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records. The band is the epitome of endurance and artistry. Their new release of “Underdog”, alongside a video, showcases the greatness they can accomplish with true intentions and utter talent.   The song “Underdog” […]

Robert Jon & The Wreck basks in a ‘Red Moon Rising’

If someone were to ask you to envision ‘archetypal Southern rock’, you’d probably spout the names of CCR, Lynard Skynard, ZZ Top. You’d think of “Born on a Bayou” origins, swamps and gators, stretching Atlanta, Georgia down to New Orleans. Not Southern California… anywhere besides Southern California. Enter Robert Jon & The Wreck — capable […]