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Athens’ basement psych-punk outfit BAZOOKA has returned with their fourth album via Inner Ear Records, taking us on a journey to a world above the earth, somewhere else. Their record “Somewhere Elsewhere” consists of ten songs and sees the five-piece band in a psychedelic and very raw sound, much like […]
Back in June, THE CASE promised us a three-song collaboration with Italian producer Enrico Tiberi. After ‘Throne’ and ‘Fever,’ the alternative rock band now premieres ‘After You,’ the final chapter of this collab. Influenced by grunge and alt-rock, THE CASE‘s sound pallet has taken on many forms. First catching our […]
With everything happening on earth right now, one might be more inclined to look up at the stars and wonder if a better reality could be found above the clouds. Perhaps a universe filled with galactic structures and a climate where music metamorphoses into an energy indicator might be a […]
Once we were besotted with post-rock, the genre became the new alternative culture. A form of groundbreaking music that none of us could take the ears and eyes off. For the uninitiated, which included me until I listened to this record, CARVED INTO THE SUN is a California-based instrumental post-rock/progressive […]
Oslo-based band Mystery Dudes released their first album, “Exit Through the Wormhole.” Impressively, with their album, the heavy trio unapologetically explores various themes ranging from the cosmic to the supernatural while keeping high-energy jams fresh throughout. With “Exit Through the Wormhole,” Mystery Dudes are not shy about their many influences. […]
Harmasar, the first and solely folk metal band from the Republic of Moldova, has announced a new EP, “Păcatu‘” (the sin), which will be released today on CVLTARTES. With their EP, the five-piece band takes the traditions of Moldavian folk and revitalizes them for a modern-day setting. They told us […]
On the heels of a busy year, Kadebostany is premiering ‘Lovelace,’ featuring Greek singer Vassilina. This new release it’s Kadebostany‘s final single of 2022, delivering a soul-touching and charming modern pop song that successfully bridges the gap between folk and electronic music. Make no mistake; this track heralds the arrival […]
HURLENOIR is a French band that has flown beneath many radars since it first started in 2019. As much as a musician as a painter, HURLENOIR is an artist who exploits dark themes to challenge and engage in reflection on the often rugged course of life. With “Achromaria,” the band’s […]
WILDE & BROWNE are indie pop singer-songwriter Cha Wilde and guitarist Davey Browne, who have teamed up to create a self-titled album of some sonic depth. The real-life married couple’s collaboration explores themes of seduction, love, polyamory, sex, and freedom, revealing much of their indie influences and pointing to an […]
“Bug,” PAGING DOCTOR MOON‘s second project, has an instrumental mix that is exactly what you might expect from the Western Pennsylvania-based band. In a statement, vocalist Kirsten Heibert says, “‘Bug’ is a short story of self-reflection in relation to codependency and loss. We wanted to take a step forward from […]