The Dawn Phenomenon – Ember Day
The Dawn Phenomenon is a supergroup that we can’t want for you all to discover. The band is spearheaded by Dylan Donkin, who formed Echobrain in 2000-2005 with ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. He is accompanied by Adam Donkin (synth, drums), and Mike Soss (vocals, guitar, bass, drums). The three have been collaborators since they were […]
J.J Chamberlain – Eyeballs
I don’t know how much 90’s nostalgia JJ Chamberlain intended to infuse in his latest song Eyeballs, but listening to it has seriously taken me back in time. This song has some great melodies, with guitar parts that can transport the listener to the better days of youth where everything felt carefree. The chorus is […]
Strange Souvenirs – DMH
Strange Souvenirs releases a fantastical western ballad in their latest single DMH. DMH stands for Dead Man’s Hill, the place where the narrator must go in order to kill someone whom they don’t know yet. Members Thomas Juhnke and Matthias Juhnke envisioned this song as something found from an old disc drive. It starts off […]
Monsonic – What Holds Your Eye?
What Holds Your Eye is the latest single from Oklahoma-based artist Monsonic. Monsonic has an interesting and distinctive blend of noise pop / industrial / shoegaze rock with an imagination that defies boundaries. This latest single is an in-depth exploration of the psyche with a hint of dystopian sci-fi. Our narrator questions the status quo […]
Snap Infraction – Touch The Sun
Touch The Sun is the latest single by melodic rock trio Snap Infraction. The band’s mission is simple: to distill decades of rock n’ roll history to craft “a familiar yet distinctive sound”. In Touch The Sun we see them take heavy influence from the Beatles during their post-psychedelic era while keeping the distinctive bright […]
Eric Alexandrakis – Pain
Eric Alexandrakis pours out his harrowing experience with cancer on his new single Pain. This track is not for the faint of heart, but it definitely hits the spot for those who are going through a similar struggle. A songwriter from a young age, Alexandrakis has always been in tune with his emotions, which certainly […]
Bad Bubble – This is for Priscilla
Solo synthpop artist Bad Bubble pours their heart out on their latest single This is for Priscilla. When stripped down, this is a romantic ballad calling for a loved one to return. Bad Bubble has painted their overwhelming sentiment with a vivid mix of synths and harmonies. The song is dynamic as it is expressive. […]
Lukas Köksal – Eye to Eye
Independent songwriter and producer Lukas Köksal releases their latest track eye to eye. Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, it has been Köksal’s goal to express himself honestly, with his sound and production heavily reflecting his experiences and ongoing journey. Eye to eye is an absolute ear-candy, which should not be a surprise for Köksal’s avid listeners […]
Exceptional Failures – Bluest Of Blue
Bluest of Blue, the latest single from Exceptional Failures is an exhilarating ride. They’ve fused the blues, folk and rock while constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of technical ability and songwriting prowess. This song is paved with an intricate fingerpicking pattern that mirrors the complexities of its subject matter. Vocalist Cory […]
Tom Minor – Interstellar Standstill
Tom Minor shares logs of his spaceflight through song in his latest single Interstellar Standstill. The piece is highly imaginative, spry and whimsical but with a foreboding twist. The music sounds like a Spanish Western which aptly fits the theme of a long space sojourn. In it, humanity is forced to migrate after the destruction […]
Miles East – All Hands On Deck
Miles East serves up a rallying cry with his latest single All Hands On Deck. This is the third single from his upcoming album ‘Between Lightning and Thunder’. In this song Miles East heralds that dark times are coming. Through his bluesy grooves and poignant verse, he has managed to capture the mood and anxiety […]
Kwolek – Ronnie Stole This Riff / Kim Is Desperate
Reading through the title of Kwolek’s latest single, I can’t help but feel intrigued and begging to know more. Ronnie Stole This Riff / Kim is Desperate immediately conjures an image and leaves listeners asking who these people are and what they are up to. We knew from past reviews that Kwolek has a great […]