ROCK

The Gold Tips lean fully into the essence of classic soul with “Hope and Recreation”, delivering a record that feels both reverent and refreshingly alive. Rooted in Belfast but deeply connected to the traditions of artists like Sam Cooke and the legacy of Stax Records, the band approaches the genre…

CATNAP channels the heart and urgency of classic melodic punk on “Leave the Light On,” a track that feels rooted in both nostalgia and genuine emotional connection. Drawing from the spirit of ‘90s pop-punk while maintaining a modern clarity, the project delivers a sound that is instantly familiar yet refreshingly…

There’s something quietly fascinating about The Vlade’s journey, Bulgarian-born, Vancouver-based, once a seasoned cartoonist, now channeling that same visual imagination into music. And with It Could Be Better, he dives headfirst. This 14-track record swings between hard rock punch and introspective balladry like it’s second nature, refusing to sit neatly…

Brighton’s Cello, with her debut single “Vitamins,” released fittingly on International Women’s Day, brings punch, serving up a wiry, post-punk critique of modern womanhood that’s as cheeky as it is cutting. Trained as a classical cellist but clearly done playing by the rules, Cello channels that discipline into something taut…

Knife and Needles lean into sun-soaked escapism with “Coconut,” delivering a breezy, feel-good track that blends surf rock, reggae, soft rock, and folk-pop into a seamless summer-ready sound. Built around a relaxed groove and an easy sense of charm, the song captures the carefree energy of fleeting romance and coastal…

With his newest single, “PRESS,” DIN NYC, the project of singer-songwriter Mubashir Mohi-ud-Din, brings to you a homage to the Palestinian journalists who risked their lives to document the ongoing genocide in Gaza, while also reflecting the bias and selectivity in reporting. Recorded live in a basement studio in NYC’s…

TAWHER’s Doomsday Play barges through the door with a concept, a mission, and a whole lot of sonic ambition. A solo effort built entirely in a California home studio using digital tools and sequencers, the album leans into a self-styled genre that fuses alternative, pop, and rock textures with sweeping…

Australian artist Adam Warren delivers a deeply personal statement with “Red Eyes & Blue Hearts”, a folk rock album shaped by persistence, reflection, and emotional clarity. Built alongside drummer Grant Gerathy, the project unfolds as a narrative arc – moving through lovelorn anguish toward acceptance – while maintaining a grounded,…

Angel Alcantara continues to refine his romantic Latin pop direction with “Nuestro Baile,” a single that leans into the emotional weight of a relationship unraveling. Joined by Karla Breu, the track explores the quiet distance that forms when connection begins to fade, focusing less on dramatic endings and more on…

Based in Austin, Arctic Wave returns with “Salt in the Wound,” a track that confronts the realities of heartbreak with a directness that feels both grounded and unflinching. Built around the songwriting of C.L. Turner, the single avoids romanticizing emotional fallout, instead focusing on the often uncomfortable process of self-reflection…