ROCK

Tidal Water, helmed by Oslo vocalist, songwriter, and producer Martin Hovden, unleashes a scorching indictment of societal greed with his latest single, “Corrupted.” Hovden injects a shot of adrenaline into his thought-provoking and suave aural field. “Corrupted” begins with chiseled guitar riffs with sparks of cymbals lighting up. Hovden adopts…

Will Lisil’s “Elon Musk” emerges as an anthem for rebellion, showing the rest of us the power music holds to ignite change. Sung in Brazilian Portuguese, the song is a fiery blend of rock grit, electronic insurgency, and pop-punk snarl, creating a raw and exhilarating aural field. “Elon Musk” pins…

Australian/French duo Golem Dance Cult is taking you on a trip down the rabbit hole with their visually stunning and unsettlingly familiar music video for “Feels Like Tuesday (Deja Vu).” The video, released on May 24 to celebrate the first birthday of their album “Legend of the Bleeding Heart,” is…

FOLD’s latest album, At The End Of The Sun, is here to melt your face and mend your broken heart—all in one glorious listen. Released on May 13, this 13-track post-grunge masterpiece pulsates with raw emotion, grazing riffs, rugged drums, and throaty, powerful vocals. From the opening track, “Part Of…

Gentry Blue’s new single “Lose No Sleep” is a wake-up call you won’t want to snooze. This psychedelic prog-rock anthem is a taste of their upcoming debut album, and it’s a grazing scorcher. “Lose No Sleep” opens tantalizingly with guitar riffs simmering beneath the surface. Then, drums erupt and bring…

Award-winning duo Sahara CyberStars are back with a catchy tune that tackles a genuine issue of the ever-increasing pressure of modern life. “Modern Life” is for you if you feel stuck on a treadmill, running faster and faster but never getting anywhere. The song opens with a groove that’s both…

Los Angeles veterans Chapel of Roses are back with their new EP, Cast Out to Sea, marking the resilience and the passage of time. The title track opens with a mesmerizing soundscape with high, echoing plucks swirling around a deep hypnotism. This sets the stage perfectly for Chris E. Kelley’s…

Chicago alt-rock veterans Panther Style are back with 90s alternative rock influences, raw energy, and a whole lot of heart on their latest EP, Dynasty. This project has been a long time coming—nearly a decade in the making—showcasing the passion and perseverance of experienced musicians Jeanne McClure, Al Rodis, Dan…

Worcester, Massachusetts’ own GUT HEALTH’s latest single, “CONVERSATION LOST,” is a ferocious blend of 90s alternative rock, gutter punk, and post-hardcore that will leave you breathless and begging for more. The song opens with gnarly guitar riffs intimidating us for the coming sonic mayhem. The guitars explode like a sonic…

Grammy-nominated producer Anthony Casuccio bares his soul on his latest single, “Life Goes On.” This deeply personal ballad explores loss through the healing power of music. The song opens with a simple melody, just a lone guitar strumming a melancholic tune. Casuccio’s voice enters, raw and emotional, that speaks volumes.…