Reviews

Gabriel Walsh’s ambitious Rainbow Table series reaches its violet with Infranyms through The Earthly Frames. Infused with the spirit of exploration and experimentation, Infranyms gives you the past, the future, talent and innovation, the calm and the collision, and everything in between. Opener “As Pop Omniscience,” also the album’s second…

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…

Terri Bannister returns to God in her latest single, “Visitation (Your Spirit),” released on April 21. From the moment the song begins with a haunting string wail, we are drawn into a rich tapestry of sound and feeling. The intro seamlessly transitions into a gentle piano that gushes underneath Bannister’s…

European producer Rojo B Cruz is no stranger to making you move, and his latest single, “Echoes of Silence” released this June 3, is a full-on anthem ready to ignite dance floors. But beneath the infectious melody and thumping beats lies a surprisingly profound message. “Echoes of Silence” opens with…

Side Chain has come back as a trio and is descending into madness with their latest exhilarating and enigmatic single, “Megalomaniac.” The song opens with a scene straight out of a fever dream. Shimmering guitar lines dance over a muffled news report, creating a sense of unease that builds with…

California meets Chicago in a mesmerizing free folk sound in the single, “Where My Body Sleeps” by Halo Rider. Markus James’ vocals are like aged whiskey, smooth yet packing a grave and melancholic punch. They intertwine with Anne Harris’ delicate and feathery harmonies, creating an earthy and ethereal sound. The…

Detroit duo VAZUM are hurling vengeance at the anxieties and frustrations of contemporary America in their latest album, Western Violence. In Western Violence, 9 tracks that VAZUM wrote from their Southern US, UK, and France tour. Each song functions as a shard of truth, reflecting the chaos back at us.…

Felix Rovitto sizzles the dance floor with his spicy latest single “Dam.” Recorded by producer Mike Casalini in Parma, Italy, the sound was influenced by the pop reggaeton scene. Released to much anticipation, “Dame” is a track that’s sure to heat up dance floors and playlists alike this fiery summer.…