ROCK

There’s a lived-in, almost literary charm to Greg Roensch’s Down at the Polystereophonic Dive Bar, an album that feels less like a playlist and more like a place you wander into and stay awhile. A songwriter with roots in poetry and flash fiction, Roensch builds songs the way a storyteller…

There’s something undeniably electric about a project that taps into rock history while still kicking dust into the present, and DownTown Mystic’s On E Street Remix EP does exactly that. Built around a rare collaboration with the legendary rhythm section of the E Street Band, this six-track release retools it…

There’s something refreshingly no-frills about PJD, a one-man operation out of Birmingham who’s done the rounds as a session guitarist before deciding to go fully solo, handling everything from writing to production himself. That DIY spirit runs straight through “On New Horizons,” the debut single from A New Religion, a…

1. Your roots can often shape your journey. Can you share a story or moment from your early life that had a significant impact on your path into music? LAYLA Z: I want to start off this interview by saying that I’m extremely grateful to chat with you about music…

Croydon-based artist Mick J. Clark channels grit, determination, and a love for the game into his EP I Want It More Than You, a project that feels as personal as it does motivational. Entirely written and shaped by Clark himself, the record carries a DIY spirit, backed by a hands-on…

Pepperhead come out swinging with Light Shade Love Rage, a debut that thrives on contradiction and doesn’t bother cleaning up the mess. Fronted by a fierce, emotionally charged vocal presence, the band leans into the chaos of modern life, where tenderness and anger, clarity and confusion all sit at the…

Los Angeles-based indie rock duo Social Gravy return with “Get Away,” a gritty, riff-driven track that doubles down on their signature blend of melody and edge. As the second single from their upcoming EP The Pebble (2026), the song builds on their knack for balancing radio-ready hooks with a raw,…

Reetoxa’s Soliloquy isn’t just a double album—it’s a long-brewing release of years, memories, and creative obsession finally finding its voice. Spearheaded by Jason McKee, who first conceived the project as a teenager before life put it on pause, the record carries the weight of time in every note. Reignited during…

Out of New Jersey’s DIY underground, Crucifera, helmed entirely by Danielle Astraea, arrives with Exostential, a debut that feels like a fully engineered inner world. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and visual artist, Astraea builds everything from scratch, from baby grand piano sketches to suffocating industrial architectures, crafting what she calls “crunchy…

UK-based singer-songwriter Laura Musgrave returns swinging with “Crumbs,” a punchy pop-punk anthem that turns heartbreak into a full-blown awakening. Released on March 31, the track marks the first glimpse of her upcoming EP, and honestly, it wastes no time making its point. Known for her growing global presence—and with accolades…