ROCK

With a rich production and progressive elements, the German progressive alternative rock band PORTER brings their sound, which is rooted in the energetic, guitar-led alternative rock of the 1990s, into the modern era. The band has been together for a while and combines the individual band members’ tastes for hardcore,…

Luma Fade aka Benji Dalton returns us to our still eras with his latest dreamy rock album Lunar Decay. Released at the edge of 2023, on Dec 22, it couldn’t have come at a better time because what better time is there to reflect what we have been through? The…

“Before It Gets Better” by minimum champion, helmed by the talented singer-songwriter. Nicholas Lopardo. Known primarily for his prowess as a drummer, Lopardo has stepped into the limelight to touch and enthrall. “Before It Gets Better” kicks off with guitar tuning underneath the texture of smacking drums and grinding guitars.…

Minus32Heartbeat, aka Matt Friedlander has released an iconically calm song, “Dreams,” tributing his parenthood. Dads and moms, this one is for you! “Dreams” has an immersive synth atmosphere that is kind of foggy and blurry enough to give that heavy inundating effect. You will feel as though you are being…

Get ready to jam to the electrifying and infectious song, “Party Animals” by Gender Reveal Atomic Bomb. What’s so interesting behind this crazy shrill and electrocuble sound are teenage siblings Beau and Blaise Ramsey. So what we gather is that beyond the carefree seemingly alive music are two dedicated, ambitious…

Come get trapped in the post-punk and alt-rock genius of Nomad Disco with their debut album, Pressure Island. Released on December 29, 2023, Pressure Island features 8 tracks with growing levels of pressure. Pressure Island has a distorted “Intro” jittering alongside brooding guitar tones. Coming up, “Napoli” has guitar riffs…

Sussex-based band Down in Motion releases their latest single at the very beginning of the new year. Their latest release, “Into the River,” dynamically energizes as it draws inspiration from various genres. This time, Down in Motion gives us pop-punk, alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, and indie rock, taking us back…

Onbar is all set with his latest release, “NATTY WINE” having only dropped Jan 19. “NATTY WINE” starts with hard-hitting beats that thump catchily to ground the song and keep it pushing. Our ears get enveloped by the synth swirling and glimmering sharp textures. The guitar chiming dreamily and driving…

Zoe Bayani has released her latest single and the first peek into her upcoming album, “My Dog.” Only having released it on Dec 15, we find a dynamic blend of Americana, pop, and ending with a burst of indie rock in “My Dog.” “My Dog” starts with a serene Americana…

Backstrom has released another one of his bangers this Jan 7. “Train Wreck Coming” is a dynamic and engaging track that seamlessly blends energetic rock elements with soulful undertones. The song is held down and grounded with thumping drums. Catchy guitar tunes get us engaged and the guitar solo gives…