According to a recent press release: “Los Angeles-based Saphir Levi is stepping into a bold new era. The alt-rock singer-songwriter is thrilled to announce that she has signed to NOWHERE Recordings, in partnership with Pale Chord Records / Rise Records BMG. Along with the news comes Levi’s debut single “Forget It”, out now, with the […]
According to a recent press release: “In advance of the April 30 release of their sophomore EP, Adesso, Sophia Warren has followed up the release’s lead single, “Static,” with a catchy, grunge-tinged rocker in the form of new song “Grin.” The twenty-one year-old Austin, TX-based singer-songwriter’s new single explores themes of learning to let go […]
According to a recent press release: “New Mexico-based Americana/roots rock singer-songwriter Michael Rudd is set to release his second studio album, Going To The Mountain, on March 28, 2025, via Invisible Road Records. Rudd writes and sings about people looking for meaning, searching for understanding about who they are and how they arrived at this moment in time, and seeking some […]
According to a recent press release: “Melodic punk group Bridge The Gap has teamed up with Punk News to premiere their brand new music video “Brothers” – streaming now. An emotional track about loss and grief, “Brothers” is the latest single from Bridge The Gap’s forthcoming sophomore album. Gainsayer is to be released on April 11th via Double Helix Records, in concert with […]
Q+A: GUITAR WOLF SEIJI – March 2025 By Shane Pinnegar Translations by Toshi Maeda, Mach Pelican drummer & rock promoter Japanese punk legends GUITAR WOLF head back to Australia for another bout of 1-2-3 jet trash rock n’ roll in March and April. Leader Seiji graciously agreed to reply to a handful of quick questions, […]
According to a recent press release: “Straight from Manchester (by way of NJ), The Wankers are the Ultimate Britpop/New Wave Experience! With their randy threads, cheeky wit, and top notch talent, The Wankers are unlike any other act you’ve ever seen. Performing classic after classic from icons such as Oasis, Coldplay, Blur, Radiohead, Travis, Supergrass, […]
According to a recent press release: “Inspired by Elliott Smith, the Avett Brothers, Title Fight, and Charmer, Nick and Frankie started writing songs and practicing in their mother’s garage in 2015, while their sister Kelly Maxwell (who was teaching herself to play guitar at the time) listened and bobbed her head along to the music. Inspired by […]
According to a recent press release: “Chicago-based folk performer and guitarist Chris Walz is set to release his first solo album, All I Got and Gone, independently on March 14, 2025. A musician’s musician and esteemed educator at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music for the past three decades, Walz brings his considerable talents […]
According to a recent press release: “You Know Better” is about the irony of living in an age where the only thing more impressive than our unprecedented access to countless amounts of dubious information is the unapologetic examples of ignorance which seem fueled by it,” says lead vocalist / songwriter Christian Dryden of the gothic art-rockers (Hollywood Life) The Ritualists about their […]
TWENTY BIG ONES WITH MICHAEL GABRIEL, THE QUIXOTICS By Shane Pinnegar Fremantle’s eclectic indie rockers The Quixotics (pronounced Quick-zotics, though influenced by Miguel de Cervantes’ stories of the whimsical Don Quixote) released their sixth album New World State Of Mind earlier this year, so we got Michael Gabriel to tackle Twenty Big Ones for us. […]
According to a recent press release: “Chicago thrash bringers MISFIRE will release their Product Of The Environment full-length May 2nd on MNRK Heavy, today unveiling the record’s lead single and preorders. When drummer James Nicademus co-founded MISFIRE back in 2018, he wanted to bash the skins and unleash full-bore tracks that could serve as musical therapy for his band and the […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, Los Angeles-based post-punk band Agender share their biting, explosive third album, Berserk, out everywhere now. Alongside the album release, the group attempts to stay afloat in the black-and-white, stirring official music video for “Action Reaction.” Fierce and sharp, Berserk is a raw, unflinching commentary on an age dominated by hyper-information, capitalism, and self-improvement culture. Celebrate the […]
According to a recent press release: “Decibel Magazine is currently streaming Tavastland, the latest full-length from Finnish black metal outfit HAVUKRUUNU, in its ferocious entirety. The premiere comes on the eve of the record’s official release on February 28th via Svart Records. Decibel Magazine is currently streaming Tavastland, the latest full-length from Finnish black metal outfit HAVUKRUUNU, in […]
According to a recent press release: ““Under A Dying Sky” is the latest single from British death metal collective, AS THE WORLD DIES. The track comes by way of the band’s upcoming second studio album, Nebula, set for release on March 21st via Reaper Entertainment. Following the success of their previous single “Dark Oblivion,” “Under […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, New York heavy metal trio SANHEDRIN presents their latest single, “Let’s Spill Some Blood.” The track comes in advance of the band’s Heat Lightning full-length, set for release Friday, March 14th on Metal Blade Records! SANHEDRIN has spent the last decade at the forefront of the American heavy metal scene blending traditional […]
According to a recent press release: “Alternative rock quintet Saint Blonde is thrilled to announce that they will be performing as an official artist at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival. The annual Festival, taking place March 10-15 in Austin, TX, is known for bringing together the best in up-and-coming artists from around the world. Please see below for a full […]
According to a recent press release: “ChumHuffer, the hardcore punk outfit renowned for their ferocious sound and sharp social critique, are preparing to drop their highly awaited third studio EP, Slaughterhouse Five, in May 2025. Set for release through their independent label, DWY Records, the EP draws its title from Kurt Vonnegut’s iconic novel, with its lead […]
According to a recent press release: “Smartpunk Records’ beloved punk rockers Debt Neglector have released two new singles as the sneak peek at their upcoming full-length album Kinda Rips, which is set to release on April 4, 2024 via Smartpunk Records. In true Debt Neglector fashion, their new music remains viciously political but also features some deeply […]
According to a recent press release: “Las Vegas based Rock artist Freemoor is surging into 2025 by sharing his soulful song “Affliction.” The track was produced by noted session guitarist and producer Adrian Andres (Cirque Du Soleil, Maeve) at Mouse Trap Studios in Toronto, Canada. “Affliction” is an homage to the unfortunate demise of creative people who have […]
According to a recent press release: “Tess & The Details is a high-energy, female-fronted punk rock band hailing from San Francisco, California. Since bursting onto the scene in 2023 with their debut album Runaway (released via Double Helix Records), they’ve been making waves in the punk community. Their music has been featured on compilations like Punk Rock Saves Lives, Attention! (Wiretap […]
