ROCK

This Christmas, Mary Strand brings a bold, new punk anthem in the shape of a jingle with her latest track, ‘I Wanna Believe.’. The lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-songwriter’s modern spin on classic holiday jingles is a reflection of her evolving identity as a rockstar and marks the beginning of her journey in uncharted…

Talk in Vain is a Swedish rock duo formed in 2023, blending the musical expertise of producer and instrumentalist Magnus Hellman with the powerful, emotive voice of vocalist Jessica Lindman. Drawing from influences across modern and heavy rock, their sound is a unique fusion of emotional depth and musical precision,…

Masquerade’s debut single, “Something Mine,” released on November 1, 2024, is a rock-pop anthem that resiliently pushes on a desire to change life. Based in Nottingham, England, Masquerade showcases impressive versatility, taking charge of vocals, drums, guitar, bass, keys, and production, crafting a raw, emotionally charged track that captivates from…

SkyCall’s new single, “Stop Living With Closed Eyes,” is a high-energy rock anthem infused with powerful themes and gritty instrumentation. Created entirely by Fabrice Duval—psychiatrist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist—this track boasts intense, rebellious spirit with a message. Duval, who composed, arranged, and performed every instrument himself, gives listeners an old-school rock…

Belgian power-pop band CMON CMON’s latest single, “All The Other Kids,” released on November 8, 2024, teases the upcoming Headwind EP. This song explores reality with contrasts between youthful lens and adult realities, blending 16-year-old and 46-year-old expectations. “All The Other Kids” opens with lush, jangly guitar riffs that quickly…

“Grey Matter,” a collaboration between musician and pathologist Bob Saganas and drummer Achilles Papagrigoriou, is a distinctive blend of technical proficiency and musical depth. Recorded and mixed at Ocean Sound Recordings in Norway, the track is inspired by Saganas’s own medical studies of brain matter, aiming to create a piece…

Multitalented artist Chellcy Reitsma’s newly launched album, ‘Momento Mori’, samples numerous genres from blues to alt-rock, rockabilly, and Americana and produces tracks of a unique retro style with a film noir edge that carry the unanimous message of the fleetingness of life. The 10-track album manages to have something for…

Chris Pellnat’s new track can stand to be a modern rock anthem with its catchy choruses and its advocation of the innate need to have fun as, while we may be adults, ‘We Are Not Robots.’ The American singer-songwriter, who is mainly based in Hudson, New York, aims this single…

Dark electronic goth musician Midnight Thorn’s new album Alone in the Darkness is a deeply personal and introspective glance into the mind, philosophy, and personal experience of an artist delving into the darker side of music and life. Influenced by his immersion into the Albuquerque goth community and recent split with his previous band and…

“The Reason” by Batu Akdeniz, featuring drummer Simon Kirke, is a powerful rock anthem that invigorates resilience and self-discovery. Produced by Batu Akdeniz and Umut Er, with mixing and mastering also by Er, “The Reason” benefits from a well-balanced sound that highlights each element—from Che Mutko’s and Batu’s guitars to…