Charlie Sly – Never Had
Charlie Sly doesn’t hide behind a wall of noise. “Never Had” is a slow, painful exhale from a bedroom studio in Cheltenham, and it hits harder than most loud rock songs because it’s so damn honest. This is the sound of a man who gave everything to someone for eleven years and got nothing back. […]
New Sunday – Here I Am Meant To BE
New Sunday isn’t your typical band. They’re a studio project from Hafnarfjordur, Iceland, and the three members have never met face to face. Einar Askelsson writes the songs, Lizzie sings them, and Simon produces. They work from different places, connected only by files and messages. That’s not a gimmick. That’s just how they operate. And […]
Exzenya – B!tch Please
Exzenya doesn’t do weepy. “B!tch Please” is a blues-rock kick to the ribs, and it’s built for anyone who’s ever been cheated on and decided to laugh instead of cry. This isn’t a ballad about heartbreak. It’s a victory lap. The song puts you in the room when the door opens, when the truth finally […]
Apple Eyes – Be
Apple Eyes are a London duo who don’t need a fancy studio to make a racket. Their single “Be” is a synth-driven kick in the teeth that proves you can do it all yourself if you’ve got the guts. Claire Hadidjenar and Matthew Walker met at university, and together they’ve built a sound that’s part […]
Translucent Veil – The Veil
Translucent Veil don’t mess around with nostalgia. The band of local-rock veterans took a Sunday jam and turned it into a full-blown beast, and “The Veil” is the proof. This is psychedelic rock with weight, not a retro trip. It’s heavy, hazy, and built to hit you in the chest. The song opens with thick […]
Sarina – Hell has frozen over
Sarina doesn’t do subtle. On “Hell has frozen over,” the Tokyo-based alt-rock firebrand torches every fake apology she’s ever heard. This isn’t a sad ballad. It’s a loud, proud middle finger to gaslighting and a declaration that enough is enough. The track kicks in with gritty guitars and a beat that shoves you forward. Sarina’s […]
Ivan Mudd – Getaway Car
Ivan Mudd have been quiet for a while. The Norwegian trio from Horten formed back in 2010 and cranked out three concept records between then and 2016 – Greetings Earthlings, Spaceminister, and The Supreme Plateau. They called that run the Alien Abduction Trilogy. They toured Norway and England, hit the International Pop Overthrow Festival, and […]
Electrobuddha – The Man Who Killed The World
Electrobuddha isn’t here to make you feel good. The Glasgow solo artist behind the project, Mark McCaffer, built “The Man Who Killed The World” in his home studio – he calls it Electrobuddha Towers – and he did every single thing himself. Drums, bass, guitar samples, string arrangements, vocals, lyrics. Just a guy with a […]
FORRM – PALAZZO
FORRM doesn’t make music for your phone speaker. “PALAZZO” is a beast built for big rooms, loud radios, and the kind of silence that follows a really good live show. This is the project led by artist and filmmaker Firouz FarmanFarmaian, and it’s not simply a song. It’s a piece of a bigger world. Recorded […]
Wholes – Berlin
Wholes don’t ease you in. “Berlin” opens with a single line that lands like a slap: you’re on the edge, the floor is cracking, and the whole thing is about to give way. This Belgian noise-rock crew built a track that crawls under your skin before it starts thrashing. It doesn’t hit you in the […]
Romattic – Candy Smoking
Romattic don’t do romance the way you see in movies. “Candy Smoking” is a twisted love song, and it’s not here to make you feel warm inside. It’s a jab at the way modern relationships have become a checkbox, a status symbol, something you’re supposed to have even if it’s rotten. Theodor Andreas Halmrast and […]
Rosso Tierney – FEEL
Rosso Tierney doesn’t waste time. The Leeds rocker kicks the door in with “FEEL“, a track that moves like a runaway train and asks a question that’ll sit with you long after the last chord fades. This isn’t a ballad. It’s punk-edged, guitar-driven, and built on distorted riffs, heavy drums, and a solo that rips […]