ROCK

Edinburgh’s hottest new trio, Bicycle Trip has unveiled their new jangly power-pop, earwormy tune with their latest single, “Change Your Mind.” Depicting the exciting but uncertain feeling of a new relationship, the song opens with a danceable sonic collusion of thumping drums and guitars riffing in perfect sync. Meanwhile, the…

Neil C. Young’s latest project, ReWorks, Vol. 2 is an instrumental jazz EP that takes familiar tunes and throws them into a whole new light. ReWorks, Vol. 2 is part of a four-volume jazz journey where Neil turns songs into jazz masterpieces, by dissecting them to his own ingenious Frankenstein…

German punk rockers Coma Beach are back with a vengeance in their latest EP, I Won’t Listen. I Won’t Listen kicks off with the title track, a slow burn that erupts into a wall of guitars and pounding drums. B. Kafka, Coma Beach’s frontman, enters with his signature gravelly growl,…

Musician Annie Anna pulls no punches in her latest indie-alt rock single, “Fame.” This original song blends the genres, injecting both folksy and bluesy vibe in a social commentary disguised as a heartfelt ballad. Inspired by a personal experience with a friend lost to the allure of online fame, “Fame”…

Toronto’s fxrrst returns with “Lavender,” their first single since 2021 and a powerful exploration of trauma and resilience. The song, self-produced by Holly and Matt, is as indie-rock as it gets. But 2000s emo fans will also feel at home here. “Lavender” opens with a driving force of incessant guitar…

Santa Claws is back with a bang, releasing their latest single, “Gimme a Minute,” on May 3, a tantalizing taste of their upcoming album. After an intense hiatus and setbacks, Santa Claws overcame countless hurdles and channeled their journey into another track of their upcoming album that’s as raw and…

Queens, NY is a melting pot of cultures, and that’s exactly what you get with “Caminante,” the latest single by Colombian-American musician James Arenas featuring the fiery Colombian rapper AX. This song drowns you in haunting yet strangely beautiful, dark soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and infectious rap. “Caminante” opens with jittery…

Grunge and Alt Rock musicians Trapt are back with a new EP, The Fall(Teaser 2). This five-song collection is a punchy reminder of why Trapt became a rock mainstay, showcasing Chris Taylor Brown’s signature raspy vocals and the band’s knack for crafting catchy, hard-hitting tunes. The Fall(Teaser 2) opens with…

Dirty Mitts brings a bluesy, fist-pumping anthem to blow the roof off with their latest single, “Electric Kid.” “Electric Kid” kicks off with a guitar riff refrain catchily hooking us with its breaks It burrows into our brain. Then there”s Tommy, the band’s lead vocalist. His voice is a force…

Hailing from Upper Austria, Alternative Rock band AURORA BY NOON, led by bassist and producer Markus Sumereder(Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Skunk Anansie) isn’t afraid to get loud for what matters. Their new single, “In The Shelter of Mother Earth,” is a rock anthem that punches you in the gut…