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Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, A Reason to Travel will release its third studio album ‘Concrete Sunrise‘ on February 3rd. “Concrete Sunrise” is an experience like no other. It is, indeed, made up of familiar elements to fans of post-rock, drone, and ambient. Still, the intense experimentation A Reason to Travel showcases makes it so beautifully […]
For Berlin-based artist Dan Sîrbu, releasing his debut song is exciting and almost seems effortless. His ability to blend traditional instruments (flute) and ambient into the mix of his own sound has not only refreshed the genre but proven he has a lot to offer. Dan Sîrbu’s debut single, ‘Mare […]
SXOKONDO (pronounced shock-ondo, from the Esperanto for shockwave) is a Swiss hardcore band based in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The band’s first full-length, “Altered Ego” was released on 28th October 2022, on Division Records. This album is a new beginning for the band and the result of various reflections, including the will […]
“Păcatu’” wears its beautiful heart on its rain-drenched, soil-stained sleeve while simultaneously being the most impressive piece of folk metal and black you have heard in years. The EP represents the ideal evolution of Harmasar‘s brand of folk metal, offering achingly gorgeous tracks and a nostalgic atmosphere wrapped in perfect production […]
Roadkill Fest is a new festival dedicated to Romanian rock fans, that started as an experience of niche sounds, but now with the second edition, exceeds its borders. With a series of interesting bands, Roadkill Fest becomes an attraction for Bucharest’s audience. We talked with the organizers about the most […]
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 […]
Iasi-based Death Metal band HRUBA has just released their debut EP, “Inherent Obedience”, a concept material based on the central idea of subjugation. “Inherent Obedience” features 7 tracks that explore different facets of the genre, combining technical passages with brutal slamming riffs, gravity blasts, and chaotic phrases supported by guttural […]
Collaboration is an essential ingredient of this open trio’s creative approach, forming a recurring theme in Hifiklub’s extensive discography and filmography. Based in Toulon, the hyperactive experimental rock band offer a diverse ever-evolving catalog that now boasts over 150 artist collaborations since they started in 2006. Everything that the French avant-garde trio […]
Unapologetic. Vulnerable. Flamboyant. Indiana-based vocalist, producer, and dancer Von LaRae exudes all of these traits while delivering ethereal melodies that provide an almost transcendent experience into LaRae’s seductive, sexy, and alluring world. LaRae’s latest album “The Art of Sex” is an exploration into themes of intimacy, addiction, vulnerability, and sexuality […]
UK-based artist Kill Shelter has recently unveiled a beautifully melancholic yet powerful new album, “Asylum.” With influences ranging from alternative, post-punk, darkwave, and contemporary electronica, alluding to the classic sonorities of Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, or New Order, Kill Shelter spuns into an even more fantastic creative direction. We talked with Pete Burns, the mastermind […]