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Get down under Coolonaut’s latest album, Tales From The Black Stump. Shakeel, a Scottish doctor turned Aussie rocker, has cooked up a sonic gumbo that’s as unique as his background. This album is a treasure trove of Aussie locals, politics and Shakeel’s own wanderlust musings. And the best part? He…

Ohio’s alt-rock wrecking crew, Wexford, is back with a new single, “Dirty Habit,” that gets behind the raw, unflinching dangers of addiction that create a gash in our lives. As the third single off their upcoming album, “Silent Key,” dropping this June 2024, Wexford gets intimate with acknowledgment. The track…

Edinburgh’s hottest new trio, Bicycle Trip has unveiled their new jangly power-pop, earwormy tune with their latest single, “Change Your Mind.” Depicting the exciting but uncertain feeling of a new relationship, the song opens with a danceable sonic collusion of thumping drums and guitars riffing in perfect sync. Meanwhile, the…

Neil C. Young’s latest project, ReWorks, Vol. 2 is an instrumental jazz EP that takes familiar tunes and throws them into a whole new light. ReWorks, Vol. 2 is part of a four-volume jazz journey where Neil turns songs into jazz masterpieces, by dissecting them to his own ingenious Frankenstein…

German punk rockers Coma Beach are back with a vengeance in their latest EP, I Won’t Listen. I Won’t Listen kicks off with the title track, a slow burn that erupts into a wall of guitars and pounding drums. B. Kafka, Coma Beach’s frontman, enters with his signature gravelly growl,…

Musician Annie Anna pulls no punches in her latest indie-alt rock single, “Fame.” This original song blends the genres, injecting both folksy and bluesy vibe in a social commentary disguised as a heartfelt ballad. Inspired by a personal experience with a friend lost to the allure of online fame, “Fame”…

Toronto’s fxrrst returns with “Lavender,” their first single since 2021 and a powerful exploration of trauma and resilience. The song, self-produced by Holly and Matt, is as indie-rock as it gets. But 2000s emo fans will also feel at home here. “Lavender” opens with a driving force of incessant guitar…

Santa Claws is back with a bang, releasing their latest single, “Gimme a Minute,” on May 3, a tantalizing taste of their upcoming album. After an intense hiatus and setbacks, Santa Claws overcame countless hurdles and channeled their journey into another track of their upcoming album that’s as raw and…

Queens, NY is a melting pot of cultures, and that’s exactly what you get with “Caminante,” the latest single by Colombian-American musician James Arenas featuring the fiery Colombian rapper AX. This song drowns you in haunting yet strangely beautiful, dark soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and infectious rap. “Caminante” opens with jittery…

Grunge and Alt Rock musicians Trapt are back with a new EP, The Fall(Teaser 2). This five-song collection is a punchy reminder of why Trapt became a rock mainstay, showcasing Chris Taylor Brown’s signature raspy vocals and the band’s knack for crafting catchy, hard-hitting tunes. The Fall(Teaser 2) opens with…