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East Sussex’s own folk/rock/electronic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Saxton has graced us with a new single, “The Edge of Things” this June 28. This release connects to the struggle of owning up to one’s identity and yearning for the spotlight but finding oneself perpetually on the sidelines. Saxton’s second single…

Fueled by the momentous inauguration of the first female Vice President in 2021, Patti Spadaro has released a powerful anthem of unity and female empowerment in “Glass Shatters.” The song opens with intricate electric guitar riffs and bends over strumming guitars before the beats and the cymbals start to spark.…

Bones in Butter is back with Cosmopolis, an album that plunges headfirst into the dark underbelly of society. This dystopian tale embodies and even satirizes the ins and outs of societal issues with unapologetic smugness. Cosmopolis opens with “You Just Drowned” which turns from Milutin Krašević’s smug monologue to the…

On his latest pop-punk and emo EP, Fake Bears…but ROCK!!!1!11!!1!!, EJ, the mastermind behind the project, throws a punk pop punch that’s equal parts catchy and cathartic. The opening track, “Uninterested,” throws you straight into the fire with all the frustrations pouring out of a classic ghosting, complete with a…

Get ready to be set ablaze, because Flux Corporation’s latest single, “Burn,” is a sonic inferno guaranteed to melt your face off. From the opening moment, distorted guitars churn and bend, creating a relentless groove that burrows deep into your skull and keeps you attended throughout the song. The drums…

Red Tree Religion gets work done Quick n’ Dirty with their latest EP, released this May 13. You are getting 5 dirty punk rock tracks infused with traditional Greek elements. The intro track, “Hot As Hell” has killer riffs that you can drift to. It comes with the side of…

Aptøsrs is the new instrumental project from Independent Music Award-nominated composer/songwriter/producer Paul Terry. Aptøsrs blends synthwave with cinematic orchestrations, lead bass guitar, piano, and drums that glitch between downtempo, breakbeat, and rock. Paul has composed and produced more than thirty soundtracks, including for numerous award-winning productions. His other musical collaborations…

Swedish stoner rock trio Repeat’s new album Rat Race is a nonstop, adrenaline-fueled ride through the underbelly of rock. Just six months after their debut, this trio is back with an 18-minute sequel that blends stoner rock, punk, and post-hardcore into a gloriously chaotic masterpiece. Rat Race opens with “Man…

Oslo’s Tidal Water crashes back onto the rock scene with the chaotic, electrifying anthem “Imperfection” released this June 7. The song gives pure, unadulterated rebellion with Martin Hovden’s vocals acting like a thick, snarling beast. They spew lyrics that rail against societal conformity and the stifling grip of expectations. The…

Live Wire ditches the high-octane riffs for a shimmering soundscape in their latest single, “Scuba Diver.” This introspective ballad tackles the impossibility of holding on to a failing relationship, laying bare raw emotions with poetic vulnerability. The song opens with chiming guitars swirling over a steady drumbeat. Alfie Thompson’s vocals…