ROCK

Mike Lotito’s “Deadbeats Never Die” is not an easy listen, nor is it meant to be. Drawn from deeply personal experiences surrounding addiction, recovery, shame, and grief, the song is one of the defining pieces from his upcoming EP Lifemade. It tackles the contradiction behind how society often condemns people…

Emerging from Melbourne’s fiercely independent music scene, Reetoxa is the project of songwriter and former Royal Australian Navy sailor Jason McKee, a musician whose experiences seem to fuel every note he writes.  Drawn from his ambitious 26-track album Soliloquy, “War Killer” finds McKee stepping into political territory for the first…

Billie J Woolf arrives swinging the velvet curtains wide open with “Dumbo,” a debut single that feels less like a first release and more like the dramatic opening act of some grand theatrical spectacle.  Clocking in at over six minutes, the track refuses to play by the rules of quick-hit…

Daniel Trigger has spent decades chasing the kind of larger-than-life rock music built for raised fists, glowing lighters, and arenas echoing with giant choruses, and “Alone Tonight” feels like the culmination of that lifelong mission. Hailing from the Midlands, UK, Trigger wears his classic rock influences proudly on his sleeve,…

There is something wonderfully old-school about the way The Expo approaches “Eclipse.” Rooted in retro rock textures yet bursting with modern punch, the track thrives on emotion and sheer musical chemistry, creating a cinematic rush. Right from the jump, “Eclipse” storms in with gritty, muscular guitars and punchy drums that…

There’s something gloriously scruffy about Bad Gag, the second EP from Hartlepool outfit Lurcher, and that rough-around-the-edges quality is exactly what gives it teeth. Formed in the kitchen of a pub and seemingly fuelled by cheap lager, long shifts, and collective irritation with modern culture, Lurcher make music that sounds…

Laji George steps out from his role as frontman of Pseutopia and into intimate territory with “Alone,” a debut solo single that wears its heart squarely on its sleeve. Serving as the first glimpse into his upcoming album Out of Line, the track portrays the emotional fallout of isolation while…

Marty Appel’s “There You Go Again” is his second release of 2026, following the album Experience the Mysterious, and the single taps into the easygoing spirit of artists like Tom Petty, JJ Cale, and vintage Eric Clapton while carving out a personality of its own. It sounds effortlessly cool on…

Phoenix-based composer, painter, and songwriter Allan Jamisen’s latest single, “Closing In,” arrives as a deeply reflective piece born from intimate upheaval, decades-old poetry, and an international creative partnership that transforms private wounds into something unexpectedly universal. Originally written as a poem during a difficult period following a divorce while living…

East Sussex outfit Wild Horse’s latest single, “Moments,” is an emotionally grounded indie pop-rock anthem that turns heartbreak into something strangely freeing. Fronted by Jack Baldwin alongside brother Henry Baldwin, drummer Ed Barnes, and newer member Jade Snowdon, the band continues sharpening the bright sound that has already earned them…