Yasu Cub – picking at grass
Some songs take the long way home. “picking at grass,” the lead single from Yasu Cub‘s debut album spiral arms, spent over a decade marinating before it finally found its legs. And man, was it worth the wait. The Tokyo-based duo—Jacob Oki Ahearn and Rory Hoffmeister—first sketched this thing out back in 2012 during their college days at Lewis […]
Rich Chambers – All I Want Is Hope and Nothing More
Let’s cut the opening act chatter and get straight to the crunch. Rich Chambers has just wound the amp to eleven and let loose a track that kicks like a vintage Marshall stack. “All I Want Is Hope and Nothing More” is literally wrapped in feedback and fire. This thing is packed with so much […]
Mars_999 – Ostrov
Sometimes a song creeps up on you like fog rolling in off the water. That’s exactly what Mars_999 delivers with “Ostrov,” the new single that landed March 7th. This isn’t your typical three-chord rock stomper; it’s something deeper, weirder, and way more interesting. Let’s get one thing straight right now: Mars_999 isn’t playing by anybody’s rules. This project lives in the […]
Tears On Denim -Dream It Real
Some bands spend years trying to find chemistry. Others just get on stage and realise it’s already there. That’s the story with Tears On Denim, a new Los Angeles outfit that brings together some serious heavyweight talent. You’ve got Alice Austin from Black Sabbitch, David Drouin, and Aaron Zaroulis from Cold Engines/The Brew. These three found […]
Sssstephen – Day Trip
Austin’s one-man wrecking crew Sssstephen! just tossed a raw steak onto the grill. His latest single, “Day Trip,” drops March 20 via the upcoming EP Triptychs, and let us tell you that this thing hits like a bag of bricks to the chest. Right from the jump, Sssstephen! (the man does guitar, bass, AND drums here, because apparently sleeping is […]
Max Threat – Thrown
Max Threat just dropped “Thrown,” and it’s the kind of track that makes you want to kick your speakers—in a good way. This Midwest misfit has been lurking in the shadows for years, writing in deliberate obscurity, and now he’s decided the world is ready. Spoiler alert: we weren’t ready. But here we are anyway, […]
Gregory Ackerman – Call Me Crazy
Light a candle, pour something strong, and let Gregory Ackerman take you to church. Not the fire-and-brimstone kind, but the smoky, dimly lit kind where the congregation is three deep and the groove hits your bones like a freight train. His new track “Call Me Crazy” is out, and it’s the kind of slow-burn rager […]
Deja Dead – Snapshots
If you’ve been starving for some real, dirty, human noise in a world full of sterile pop and auto-tuned nothingness, then pass the aux cord. Deja Dead just dropped “Snapshots,” and it’s the kind of rager that grabs you until the final feedback dies. Written during some seriously heavy personal upheaval, “Snapshots” is the sound […]
Harry Kappen – Balance
Some guys just get it. Harry Kappen is one of them. The Dutch-born, Mexico-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been giving out records since the pandemic hit, and his latest joint—”Balance“—proves he ain’t slowing down. This track is the lead single from his upcoming LP After the Crossing, dropping March 3, 2026, on MTS Records. And let […]
Bleach Dreamer – Last Train to Midnight
Alright, settle in. Turn the lights down low and let Bleach Dreamer take you somewhere. The follow-up to January’s If You Even Care EP has landed, and it’s called “Last Train To Midnight.” If you’ve ever been up at 4 a.m. with nothing but your thoughts and someone who’s sitting right next to you but feels a […]
The Real Anthem – Heaven Come Down
If you have been starving for a track that kicks the door down and doesn’t apologize for the splinters, look no further than “Heaven Come Down” by The Real Anthem. Hailing out of Arizona, this trio is serving up a slice of alternative rock that is heavy on the atmosphere but heavier on the grit. […]
My Glass World – River Of Light
There are songs that creep up on you, and then there are songs that hit you square in the chest and demand you move. “River Of Light,” the brand-new standalone single from British indie-rock mavericks My Glass World, falls firmly into the latter category. Coming out of the gates with an expansive, driving energy, this one’s […]