ROCK

My Reggae Rockin’ Journey, Vol. 1 by GrooveGalore MuziK is a vibrant fusion of classic rock and reggae, merging soulful melodies with electrifying rhythms. Led by the seasoned multi-instrumentalist, producer, and drummer Paul KasticK, this album reinterprets iconic rock hits through a reggae lens, with collaborations from renowned artists. Reggae…

Cellarscape, the music project of Independent Music Award-nominated composer and songwriter Paul Terry, makes a triumphant return with Live at Siren FM: The 2011 Acoustic Session. Unearthed from an old laptop, these live radio session recordings from 2011, mixed and mastered by MPSE award winner Tony Lewis, are a nostalgic…

Townsville-based indie/punk rock band Poison Oak returns with “Wasted,” the first single from their upcoming album, produced by Brock Weston (known for his work with Bugs, Beddy Rays, and Dune Rats). The music video for the track premiered exclusively on The AU Review, giving fans a visual intrigue paired with…

Richard Tyler Epperson returns to his signature style of introspective storytelling with his latest single, “Dream,” released on September 24th, 2024. As the first single from his upcoming album Fragmented Night, set to debut in 2025, mastered by  Roman Styx, “Dream” sheds light on all our shared sufferings in life…

Jon Brændsgaard Toft’s musical career started as soon as he was old enough to fumble around on his dad’s MIDI keyboard in the mid 90’s. While attending the Rudolf Steiner school in Aarhus, he had a brief run-in with the recorder and the violin before settling on the clarinet, while…

USA-based Gothic Rock project The Awakening returns with a haunting new single, “Mirror Midnight,” ahead of their 12th studio, self-titled album. Led by the enigmatic multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ashton Nyte, the project blends gothic rock, darkwave, and post-punk into a deep, brooding track that critiques the way media alters how…

London-based rock band Carousel released their latest single, “5 Beers,” on September 18th, 2024. The track, which blends raw energy with a relatable story of weekday drinking regret, offers a gritty and engaging experience for listeners. Featuring Charlie Hood on bass, Samuel Slater on guitar, Liam Burtenshaw on drums, and…

Australian alt-rock grunge-rap artist LAB RAT (aka Dylan James) released his first UK single “Exit Path” on September 6th, 2024, via Mushroom Pillow Music. This breakthrough release blends grunge, rap, and rock to create something straight out of the artist’s identity. Getting behind familial trauma, depression, and addiction, LAB RAT…

Gamma Rage, the self-titled album from the Rhode Island-based heavy rock band, helmed by Chris Devona and Dwayne Voelker, grinds viscerally, pouring aggression and vulnerability through vehement rock. Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, the album is driven by Malyssa BellaRosa’s haunting vocals. Gamma Rage opens with “Gloom,”…

Mark Wink’s latest release, “Welding Metal,” is a fierce rock song that fuses heavy metal with steampunk and FX elements to create a fresh and powerful sound. Released on September 18, 2024, and produced entirely in collaboration with machines, this track symbolizes Wink’s unique artistic process, merging human creativity with…