ROCK

“The Genie (Live)” by Liverpool’s own garage-blues rock band, The Heavy North, is a rollicking, electrifying journey. Only the first single from their upcoming debut live album, Fire In The Furnace, this track presents their magnetic stage presence at the Camp and Furnace in Liverpool. The music video, produced by…

Singer-songwriter Tom Tippin gets candid as he struggles with self-identity and validation in the shadow of his father’s success in his latest rock and roll jam, “Nepo Baby.” Released this Feb 9, he sings of ‘Nepo babies’—individuals perceived to have succeeded in their careers due to familial connections rather than…

Octavia gets raw, resilient, and defiant in her powerful and very relatable latest single, “INSANE!” Recorded in Blackwood, New Jersey, at Musically Speaking Studios and produced by Stephen Childs, this alternative rock track came out of a dark time and rode out against conformity. “INSANE!” kicks off with a heavy…

Kansas City-based punk rock band Red Kate rallies you to address societal issues and stand up for your rights in their blistering anthem, “Shut It Down.” As a part of their third LP, Exit Strategy, this track exemplifies the band’s commitment to delivering unapologetic messages through their raw and powerful…

Independent indie rock band Washing Machina brings the best of the 90s with their latest album, The Spontaneous Splendid. With each track, the band chases you back to the alternative rock era with guitar-driven melodies. Opening with “Steampunker,” Washing Machina sets the tone for the album with sweet and syrupy…

Herman Martinez’s latest album, Immortal Jellyfish is a captivating journey through rock, metal, and nostalgia. Recorded meticulously over a span of two years in Athens, GA, Martinez’s solo effort showcases his versatility as a musician and his keen ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes. The titular opening track, “Immortal Jellyfish,”…

Camden Town metal quartet Reverted delivers a bone-chilling and visceral experience with their latest single, “No Sympathy.” A powerful exploration of isolation and its intersection with madness and mental health issues, this track plunges you into a dark and haunting world from the very first note. “No Sympathy” opens with…

Love Ghost goes behind how mental health can sabotage ourselves and our relationships in his latest single, “TIME TRAVEL.” Released on March 15, he collabs with Mexican artist Yung Dupe to blend alternative, trap, and emo and create an electrifying sonic experience. The song opens with heavy and immersive pulses,…

The Savage Hearts is going all in, unapologetic, with their latest single, “Gang War/Speed Kills.” Released on February 26th under the Irish indie record label, Blowtorch Records, the single gets raw and punchy with alternative and garage rock dipped in punk and psych. Comprised of Darragh Muldoon, Evan Walsh, Terry…

Orange County-based hard rock/blues band Costavina bends their tunes to a new chapter with this year’s first release, “Save Me.” Released on Feb 2, Costavina soaks up the blues with tension and passion, teasing us with what more may come next. From the moment the song begins, we are drawn…