I don’t care what anyone says. There was not a snowball’s chance in hell that the fourth album, IV, by Marvelous 3 was going to […]
Category: Editor’s Pick
HOT TRACK: “Danced Alone (who I am when I’m in love)” by Humm
Contemporary folk duo, Humm, will enchant listeners once again with their latest single, “Danced Alone (who I am when I’m in love).” Formed in 2018, […]
HOT TRACK: “Powdered Sugar” by The Box Rebellion
When The Boxer Rebellion announced their return with new music in the form of a four-track EP, led by the single “Powdered Sugar,” I couldn’t […]
HOT TRACK: “Genesis” by Genus Ordinis Dei
The latest single, “Genesis”, from Genus Ordinis Dei’s upcoming album The Beginning (December 8th, Eclipse Records) continues the storytelling that was introduced in the lead […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Strange Adrenaline by Nat Vazer
Nat Vazer‘s sophomore album, Strange Adrenaline, masterfully navigates the delicate balance between fragility and strength, a tightrope only Nat’s vocals can gracefully tread. Her voice, […]
HOT TRACK: “Sabretooth Monkey” by My Octopus Mind
My Octopus Mind had me at the title. “Sabretooth Monkey”. My Octopus Mind hooked me on the bass and guitar. My Octopus Mind absolutely slayed […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: In Our Time by P.J.M. Bond
Embarking on a literary journey alongside the likes of Ernest Hemingway may seem audacious, but when the words of a master craftsman like Hemingway serve […]
VIDEO: “Backseat Therapy” by Krooked Tongue
As a writer, I would like nothing more than to dive deep into the creativeness of Krooked Tongue’s cinematic, Scorcese-inspired video for “Backseat Therapy”, but […]
HOT TRACK: “Pony” by Slothrust
Thank you Youtube for suggesting Slothrust. Without any knowledge of the band I clicked on the video link for two reasons – Slothrust is a […]
HOT TRACK: “Beginnings and Endings” by SPELLES
When I tell you I am absolutely enamoured by SPELLES (stylised in all caps). I mean they currently can do no wrong and to say […]
VIDEO: “If We’re on Fire (Let it Burn)” by Marvelous 3
With their album IV less than a month away, Marvelous 3 have released the video for their single, “If We’re on Fire (Let it Burn)”. […]
HOT TRACK: “If We’re On Fire (Let it Burn) by Marvelous 3
Earlier this year Marvelous 3 announced they were getting the band back together after their album Hey! Album hit the 25 year mark! And if […]
HOT TRACK: “Moments and Memories” by All the Damn Vampires
There’s magic in what Davey Oberlin has created with All the Damn Vampires. It’s not just a trek back in time for those that love […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Happy Ever After by Mid City
I have been itching for an album from Mid City since I first heard their track “Dead Broke Blues” back in 2018 and it only […]
HOT TRACK: “Holy Hells” by SPELLES
Holy hell. Wordplay here not intended. That’s the first thought that came to mind when hearing SPELLES (stylised in all capitals) and their song “Holy […]
HOT TRACK: “Midnight Mystery” by Dräger
Dreamy. Tempting. Seductive. Mister Spencer Draeger aka Dräger delivers a dangerously sultry and sexy synth filled track with “Midnight Mystery”. Infused with succulent 80’s pop […]
HOT TRACKS: “Love Music, Part 4” and “Down on the Beat” by Ren
Good lord, I can’t keep up with Ren and that’s not a complaint. In the last 9 days, the disrupter of the music scene has […]
HOT TRACK: “Changing Star” by Genus Ordinis Dei
It has started… The Beginning. Genus Ordinis Dei has released the video of “Changing Star” Episode 1 of 4 from their upcoming release, The Beginning […]
HOT TRACK: “Fix Me” by Eighteen Visions
Eighteen Visions were recently treated with a triple dose of excitement! Firstly, the heavy hitters from Orange County unveiled their third single, “Fix Me”, which […]
HOT TRACK: “Fire” by Saving Abel
There are a plethora of quotes about consistency. Oscar Wilde criticised it while countless others have praised it, but no matter what side of the […]
HOT TRACK: “Murderer” by Ren
When an artist goes viral it’s often a kiss of death. They burn bright like a meteorite flashing across the sky for a second, but […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Physical Only by Baby Schillaci
I haven’t held a physical CD in my hands since receiving David Bowie’s Earthling from an ex-beau several years ago. Needless to say, I was […]
HOT TRACK: “Love is a Weapon” by The Terrifying Lows
Prepare to be moved by a captivating and emotionally charged track that delves deep into the realities of psychological abuse within relationships. This latest offering […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Kob’ by Arkona
If you had asked me about pagan metal two months ago, I would have known nothing about it nor would I have known anything about […]
A CONVERSATION WITH…Llucid
As we wrote in our review of Deep Blue Dreams , the multi-talented Llucid (aka Lucas Herwig) pushes creative boundaries with ease and grace and […]
A CONVERSATION WITH…Baby Schillaci
Baby Schillaci burst onto Amplify The Noise’s music radar with their debut single, “Radical” in February this year, and they have not stopped kicking out […]
HOT TRACK: “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Would this be a song review of “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions or would this be a hot track for “Rot […]
TRACK BY TRACK: Phantomime by Ghost
I contemplated not doing this review of Ghost’s EP Phantomime at all, which is why it’s out weeks after the release. Could I, as a […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Not Without My Ghosts by The Amity Affliction
I am a music lover. Have been since a child. I am also a writer. Have been since I could hold a pencil in my […]
HOT TRACK: “Dead Wrestlers” by Baby Schillaci
We previously heaped our praise in our review of “Dead Wrestlers” by Baby Schillaci and the smoking hot track is finally out for the world […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Bleed to Life by Vonavibe
Bleed to Life, the debut album by Vonavibe could’ve been the album that never was. Vonavibe entered the studios in 2019, ready to record their […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Blood & Glitter Deluxe Edition by Lord of the Lost
We reviewed Blood & Glitter Track by Track and this review will focus on the extra 16 tracks of the Blood & Glitter Deluxe Edition. […]
HOT TRACK: “Mor” by Arkona
I cannot begin to express the excitement upon seeing there was a new track from Arkona this week. Arkona has become a surprise obsession of […]
HOT TRACK: “Animal Flow” by Ren
Whew boy, Ren has done it again. I’d like that to be my official “review” but that’s an injustice to the hard work Ren has […]
EP REVIEW: Retro Future Soundscape by All the Damn Vampires
The latest EP from All the Damn Vampires, Retro Future Soundscapes lives up to its title. The music is retro.The music is future.The music is […]
SONG REVIEW: “Dead Wrestlers” by Baby Schillaci
First, I owe Baby Schillaci an apology. I’ve been pronouncing their name wrong. It’s not ‘shh-uh-laci” but “sk-uh-latch-ee” and I’m even more positive I’ve butchered […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Damn Love by Kip Moore
One of the most highly anticipated albums on my 2023 list has been Damn Love by Kip Moore. Well, the wait is now over, Kip […]
A CONVERSATION WITH…Bitter Kisses
We here at Amplify the Noise love us some Bitter Kisses. I’d say we have stanned them from the beginning, but I truly despise the […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Angus McSix and the Sword of Power by Angus McSix
So the story goes… After Prince Angus heroically died in one of the greatest battles in the history of man and goblinkind, all hope in […]
ALBUM REVIEW: 72 Seasons by Metallica
Does Metallica’s 72 Seasons need another review? Probably not. Am I writing one anyway? You bet your sweet bippy I am. 72 Season is Metallica’s […]
TRACK x TRACK: Pitch Black Sunset by The Hellfreaks
One thing I found surprising about the latest from The Hellfreaks album, is that Pitch Black Sunset clocks in at a mere 28 minutes. It […]
REVIEW: Vanished in Transition by Ritual Cloak
Sometimes, I listen to a song, EP, or album and I struggle with crafting the right words to convey what I felt while listening and […]