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Long-time friends and songwriting duo Eb & Hal have won Best Album of the Year at the 35th New Mexico Music Awards for their “On My Way Home” album. They received six total nominations and also won Best Mastering Engineer (Andy Rogulich). “On My Way Home” was written during Covid-19 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Comprised of Alex Paul (guitar), Brian Luttrell (guitar), and Jeremy Dingman (drums), Girih made significant strides towards improving and evolving their sound, and the new effort “Ikigai” is not merely a continuation of their impressive capabilities; it is an evolutionary progression in every tangible facet of their artistry. So, let’s get carried away in their creative process and […]
It seems like whenever I try to sum up 4 Beat Grace exactly – and I’ve tried several times – ultimately, I fail. The Zurich-based band not only covers the post-punk genre but dives deep into the possibilities of all sounds microtonal. That implies applying their extraordinary technique to alternative […]
Post-rock has taken many great forms since its inception. Over time it has expanded as a genre that takes in influences from an immense variety of musical spaces, with bands incorporating all sorts of elements until some have become staples while others still remained outliers. Paint for the Blind are […]