Sweeping Promises, a group well known for its uncomplicated, massive anthems, gracefully shred us once more with another future masterpiece. They reappear as a roaring wrecking ball made of velvet rose petals. Their underground concrete laboratory's Boston brutalist atmosphere and revelatory single mic recording method are no longer there. A retired and opulent nudist painting studio in Lawrence, Kansas, with... read full bio
When vocalist Jake Segura wrote the lyrics to "Let It Burn" while in a mental health facility, Citizen Soldier was created. He incorporates deeply emotive lyrical topics on mental health into their music while also working as a professional therapist. The band delivers a clear message that fights stigmatization and fosters a group therapeutic environment. Along with bassist/keyboardist Wonitta, drummer Kyle... read full bio
Gamblers, who are natives of the Long Island village of Massapequa on the south shore, have long been conscious of the always looming presence of New York City, yet they seem to be from another planet. Small World, the band's upcoming first album, illustrates the distinctive viewpoint one acquires from observing things from both the inside and the outside. The... read full bio
Since its formation fifteen years ago, Pile's changing brand of rock has earned them the moniker "your favorite band's favorite band." With each successive release, the band's relentless touring carried them from Boston's basement scene to international festivals, reaching ever-higher technical peaks. With scream-along-able lyrics that lean bizarre, Maguire—the meticulous composer, evocative guitarist and powerful voice behind the solo-turned-punk project—gives sonic... read full bio
Welcome to HOME FRONT, a beat and a sound that can only be found in an Albertan working-class city like Edmonton. Home Front is the setting, the platform, the ideal collision of Oi! Punk with 80s Synth Pop to develop the new type of shoe gazing, or in this instance, Boot Wave, according to experienced DIY Punk artists Graeme MacKinnon... read full bio
A New Wave/Punk band from New Orleans was called The Red Rockers. They were founded in 1979 and broke up in 1985. They gained popularity with the release of the track "China" after moving to San Francisco and signing with Howie Klein's 415 Records label, as well as the song "Dead Heroes" on the Rodney on the Roq collection. Cowboy Mouth's... read full bio
People R Ugly was founded in Southern California by Zak Dossi, Bill Biersy, Julian Delgrosso and Tristan Kevitch. Their creation was unusual and it was the result of a YouTube narrative that had produced genuine creative effort. Their debut music video for the upbeat track "Life Of My Own Party" introduces the group to the world. Tristan, the drummer, had a fantasy of performing... read full bio
American metal band Gates to Hell hails from Louisville, Kentucky. The band's music is heavily influenced by death metal and has a powerful, dark energy that will captivate any listener. Their style is characterized by quick-paced drumming, intense guitar riffs and harsh screams that perfectly encapsulate the raw strength of metal. Gates to Hell's biggest draw is always its music. The band's... read full bio
When his almost twenty-year run as the lead singer of Atreyu came to an unexpected end, Alex Varkatzas found himself in such a predicament. The Californian, who had spent his whole adult life defining himself by music and other people, made the decision to start again without any ties to those things. The end product is DEAD ICARUS. Before launching a... read full bio
Brothers Hom Yu and Jiun Chi started the psychedelic music group Mong Tong in Taiwan. The brothers' childhood moniker, which might imply completely different things in Burmese, Cantonese, or Chinese, is where the name "Mong Tong" originates. Southeast Asian mythology and folklore, as well as 1960's and 1970's psychedelic music, are major influences on Mong Tong's music. Their music features mesmerizing... read full bio
Chad Ubovich of Meatbodies was a consistent MVP contender in the thriving West Coast rock scene of the 2010s. The Los Angeles native spent the most of the decade playing guitar solos in Mikal Cronin's backing band, providing Ty Segall and Charlie Moothart with Sabbath-like low end as the bassist for Fuzz and fronting his own Meatbodies. With 333, a destructive brew... read full bio
The Irish rock group, which was formed in 2018, is rapidly gaining new fans. They have over 30,000 followers on Instagram and since starting a YouTube account, all of the videos they have posted there have had over 2.8 million views. The girls want to be the next big thing in the rock music industry and are inspired by rock music from... read full bio
Coldwave's harsh brand of post-punk is controlled in its anarchy, fusing buzz-saw dual guitars, booming horns and a high-octane live performance. The six-piece’s frenzied music provides the terrain for harsh, half-spoken vocal delivery that portrays the angst and mundanity of the day-to-day. Over the previous three years, Coldwave have made their presence felt in the South Australian music scene and are ready... read full bio
Fortuitously, Brussels noise punk musicians Benjamin Chaval (drums, electronics) and Nico Gitto (guitar) clashed with urban griot and multi-instrumentalist Kaito Winse (vocals, tama, peul flutes, mouth bow). The group recognizes at once the possibility of a novel alloy, the chance to dismantle existing knowledge and the chance to establish entirely new rules. They proceed to create an astonishing postmodern groove and a... read full bio
Bristol's Quade have been subtly gaining recognition in the underground community. They have developed a devoted local following thanks to their live presentation, which incorporates elements of dub, drone, ambient and post-rock sounds, as well as their regular program on the city's Noods Radio. They have performed alongside a wide range of musicians, including Squid, Moin, Caroline and PVA. Mary Ann Hobbs... read full bio
After making their debut, power trio Sleemo quickly gained a large following thanks to their sonically loud live shows, heavy-set riffs, ripping leads and unconventional songwriting. They went from playing in local small clubs to touring larger venues across the country with up-and-coming artists like Enola Gay, Torus and Perfectparachute Picture, and even supported Jamie Lenman of Reuben. With the release of their highly... read full bio
Since its founding, the Manchester-based group has undergone continuous change, and its most recent iteration exhibits a more understated approach to production and lyrics. Compared to their more complex earlier work, the song sounds more organic since more ambient space is left inside its framework and it leans towards a less polished finish. PIJN's perspective has also changed as a... read full bio
Lakes, a six-piece band that sprang from Watford's thriving DIY scene, are a radiant slice of positivism, charm and glittering catharsis that have come a long way in a short amount of time. The Appleseed Cast, TTNG, Broken Social Scene and Bon Iver, as well as Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel of the 1980s pop rock era, served as inspiration for... read full bio
Conan are as massive as interplanetary thunder reverberated through Azathoth's raging black hole. Conan is a tremendously violent three-piece that follows in the great lineage of all the sacred three-piece compositions throughout history. It commands an iron grasp and plays with extreme synchronization over the tempo changes and power chord changes of the anti-holy trio of bass, drums and guitar. The... read full bio
With their debut album, "awakebutstillinbed," Shannon Taylor's band gained critical praise and a devoted following. The band's message was clear: having low self-esteem is actually simply about seeing yourself as other people perceive you. Taylor had desired nothing less than this. However, when the band threw themselves into traveling, managing to put together four extensive US tours in a few... read full bio
