Long Beach, CA Punk/Metal band CARSEX have released their ferocious new EP “Human Interest”, which is a deep dive into timely themes about the current state of our chaotic world. They channel their anger and angst into 7 pummeling tracks. The EP was produced by Steve Evetts (Sepultura, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Butcher Babies) at Maple Studios in Santa Ana, CA, and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in New Windsor, NY. The EP’s focus track “Landmine” is a heavy, chugging anthem that’s forges ahead like a sonic M1 Abrams Tank. CARSEX singer Nigel Burk says “Landmine’ is a follow-up to our song “Your Lesson”, which delved into…
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The Cold Stares releases The Southern Part II, their follow up to The Southern, released last year with the intention of showing their southern rock side, for what normally defines blues-rock from where they’re standing. Now recording and going out as a trio, they not only add the southern rock genre to the mix, but new blood as well. Other than that, The Cold Stares have been around the block and down the pike, so they should be a force to reckon with in the music scene, and if you haven’t heard them by now, it’s worth anyone’s time to…
Guitar Multiverse is the work of none other than LA resident and Argentina transplant, Guillermo Marigliano, a guitar virtuoso wonder with the skills to back it. You can’t put your finger on what it is the virtuoso has, you just know they have it, and this is one who possesses buckets full of purity in his playing, which often feels like you’re at a belly dancing event or a Spanish guitar laden serenade. And you either like this kind of thing or you loathe it, and I like any acoustic guitar piece I can get my hands on, so this…
God help us all, there’s still a band out there writing rock songs like they mean it. Skyfactor’s Master Plan is not revolutionary. It’s not breaking genre. It doesn’t lean into glitchcore or whatever sonic Frankenstein the internet’s churning out this week. And thank the gods for that. What it is—what it does—is resurrect a kind of earnest, melody-driven, soul-tied rock and roll that hasn’t been cool in years and doesn’t care. It’s a record that lives in its lyrics and breathes in its choruses. It doesn’t want to go viral—it wants to matter. URL: https://www.skyfactormusic.com/ “Help You Believe” opens…
EJ isn’t just chasing ghosts — he’s resurrecting them. With “Fancy Car”, the Orlando-based singer-songwriter delivers a full-throttle pop-rock burner that sounds like it drove straight out of 1986, caught a ride through the 2000s emo revival, and rolled up at your door asking if love was still real. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKK9-1MxWtA/ Let’s cut to the chase: the guitar solo rips. It’s not subtle. It’s not ironic. It’s loud, proud, and melodically dialed in — a rare thing in a pop-rock single in 2025. It recalls a time when solos told stories, and when a well-bent note could say more than…
There’s nothing quite like a scathing breakup anthem to shake you out of your emotional fog—and Rachel DeeLynn’s “Egomaniac!” delivers that emotional jolt in the best way possible. From the first listen, I was completely hooked. Not just because of its blistering guitars or punchy chorus, but because it’s real. It’s the kind of song that captures the aftermath of a toxic relationship with such clarity and fire, you feel like you’re living it right alongside her. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RachelDeeLynn/ “Egomaniac!” is a two-and-a-half-minute adrenaline shot to the heart—furious, fast, and cathartic. DeeLynn takes aim at an ex so self-absorbed he’s…
Taylor Jules’ latest single, “Don’t Give a Funk”, is an unapologetic declaration of independence that marks a refreshing departure from the usual pop formula. In this track, Jules masterfully combines the raw energy of funk with the catchiness of pop and the rebellious spirit of rock, creating an anthem that dares to challenge the status quo. From the very first beat, the song bursts into life with a driving rhythm that refuses to be ignored. The groove is infectious, carrying an undercurrent of funk that is both playful and defiant. Taylor Jules’ vocals are a force in themselves—bold, confident, and…
The story of Chris Bullinger’s life is just as interesting as the stories of his songs on ‘Waiting To Be Seen Part 2,’ with equal mention of Part 1, but that’s because they go together, and all the songs meet up as a two part 23 song concept album. You can’t mention one without the other, or it’s like trying to guess where something is coming from. And this is a seasoned artist with a story of his own to tell, among other folk artists living the same dream. Both alums contain highlights, and Part 2 gets its due here,…
Freemoor New Song “Affliction” Delves Into The Dark Side Of Fame In the swirling neon haze of our contemporary media landscape, where meaning seems to slip through our fingers like discarded tickets from a long-forgotten carnival ride, Freemoor’s “Affliction” emerges as an enigmatic soundtrack to the modern malaise. It is as if, in a clandestine meeting between rock’s raw spirit and the postmodern tapestry of sound, Freemoor has assembled a sonic collage that is at once audacious, nostalgic, and curiously cerebral. The song opens with a surge—a cascade of distorted guitars, driving drums, and an undercurrent of bass that resonates like the murmurs…
UniversalDice’s Misfit Memoirs is a full-on emotional rollercoaster disguised as rock. There’s no way to box it in, and honestly, that’s what makes it so damn magnetic. Lead singer and mastermind Gerry Dantone has crafted a record that feels like a lived-in confession, somewhere between the gritty intimacy of indie rock and the drama of classic anthems. It’s raw. It’s messy. And it demands that you feel something. The opening track, “My Heart is in Your Hands,” doesn’t even try to hide its vulnerability. It starts off like a love song you’ve heard a million times, but by the time…
In an era where country music often leans into broad, familiar tropes of heartbreak and longing, Chris Chitsey’s latest single, “Chasing Taillights,” offers a rare moment of nuanced vulnerability and raw emotional honesty. Released as part of his upcoming 2025 album, this track continues the chart-topping legacy of the Texas singer, who has now scored consecutive #1 hits in four different decades. It’s a powerful meditation on the inevitable dissolution of love, delivered with Chitsey’s signature depth and grace. WEBSITE: https://www.chrischitseymusic.com/bio The lyrics of “Chasing Taillights” are a masterclass in understated emotional complexity. Written by Rob Martin and Frank Maloney,…
As someone who’s spent decades lamenting the decline of modern rock, it’s rare that a new artist catches my attention, let alone holds it. Most of what passes for rock these days feels overproduced, devoid of edge, and completely disconnected from the raw emotionality that once defined the genre. But every now and then, a track comes along that surprises me. Rachel DeeLynn’s “Can You Hear Me Now?” is one of those rare exceptions. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/racheldeelynn/?hl=en This single, taken from her upcoming debut EP, is a fiery, unapologetic slice of pop-punk that manages to feel both fresh and familiar. From…
Number 2 by HebbaJebba is a straight-up ride through everything that’s awesome about rock, and it’s got some serious heart. This isn’t just some random collection of songs—nah, it’s an experience. Imagine if your favorite band somehow learned how to bottle the feeling of running through the streets with your friends on a summer night and then turned it into music. That’s what this album feels like. ABOUT THE BAND: https://hebbajebba.com/ First off, when “Swagger” drops, it’s like BAM, this band is here to make noise. The drums by Paul Gordhamer hit like a freight train, and Ted…
The holiday season often brings out the same batch of feel-good tunes that are played ad nauseam until January 1st. It’s a predictable cycle of sweet melodies and nostalgic lyrics designed to keep the yuletide spirit alive. But Ava Della Pietra’s new single, “Reindeer Rebellion,” feels like a much-needed injection of fresh energy into a genre that’s at risk of becoming too familiar. This track is anything but your standard Christmas fare. With its sassy, rebellious tone, catchy hooks, and anthemic chorus, it’s the perfect mix of pop audacity and holiday irreverence—like a rebellious cousin crashing the family Christmas dinner,…
Time has proven Swainn’s 2021 collection Under a Willow Tree to be a lynchpin release in the band’s growing discography. It marked a moment when the Phoenix, Arizona-headquartered band broached beyond the standard array of rowdy drinking songs thus far defining their act. Make no mistake, Swainn didn’t set forth to remake the songwriting wheel with Under a Willow Tree’s writing, but it touches on themes outside the purview of traditional Irish/Celtic folk with a punk rock twist. URL: https://swainnmusic.com/ They’ve returned to this demarcation point to further burnish its value. Adding new member Rob MacIntosh’s bass lines to Under a Willow Tree’s…