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 of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions. Porque no los dos? Did I imagine there would be new Eighteen Visions in 2023? Negative. Am I f’n jumping out of my skin that there’s new Eighteen Visions? Affirmative. Eighteen Visions is one of … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions
From his forthcoming EP, Rainy (June 30th), Irish songwriter, Seba Safe has released the first single, “I Wonder”. Seba explains the inspiration of the song, This is like several diary entries from the last two years. The lyrics are very personal and deal with everyday thoughts, fears, hopes, loss and love. Seba Safe is the alter ego of Galway songwriter Michael D’Alton and he’s creating … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “I Wonder” by Seba Safe
Not only did Mid City release a new single, “Emily”, they announced their debut album Happy Ever After will be out on August 25th. Cue screaming!! Excitement is a goddamn understatement. I have been following this band ever since I heard their 2018 single “Dead Broke Blues” and while I was more than happy when they teased a new single, a debut album to boot … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Emily” by Mid City
Deutschland has done it again. They just know how to produce great metal bands! Meet SETYØURSAILS and their firecracker of a track, “Best of Me” (Napalm Records). Vocalist Jules Mitch says this of the song, With ‘Best of Me’, we herald a new era for SETYØURSAILS. We have once again unconsciously pushed the boundaries of different genres in search of our sound and our soul. … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Best of Me” by SETYØURSAILS
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 to hear via the recently released video! “Dead Wrestlers” is a rebuttal to Baz Luhrmann‘s “Everybody’s Free” and challenges the notion that we can all be anything we want to be, says the band. “Dead Wrestlers” sonically fuses my favourite … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Dead Wrestlers” by Baby Schillaci
The latest from Elijah Jones and The CCs, “So Tired” is the epitome of summer time feel good. As for us here in Australia, “So Tired” is the perfect tune to drag us through the winter days as we seek warmth and sunshine. With their latest, Elijah Jones and The CCs have brought the fun to funk and upped the groove tenfold and I am … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “So Tired” by Elijah Jones and The CCs
Taylor Hughes, aka Pure XTC (stylised as pure xtc) has unleashed a brand new track, “Lighter”. pure xtc released her debut EP, Nobody’s Home in 2021 and her sophomore EP, Shed My Skin in 2022. She not only writes and sings, but she also plays the drums, guitar, bass, keys and is classical trained on piano, violin, and cello. Music pours itself out of pure … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Lighter” by Pure XTC
If I’m honest, Small Miracles had me hooked at the opening bass riff. Everything that followed was icing on the cake. Hailing from Cardiff, Small Miracles are Finn Pelling (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jim Webster (keys, organ), Steve Kenward (lead guitar), James Sarson (bass) and Lucas Eldridge (drums). On their track, “Mercury”, Small Miracles says, This track is a critique of toxic masculinity and a … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Mercury” by Small Miracles
With a title like “Landlubber” one’s mind might head towards the land of the pirates or perhaps a sea shanty if you will, but that is oh, so wrong. Lucky Thief is back with single number two from their forthcoming debut album, D.I.Y and “Landlubber” is a wonderful cross between Deftones and Nine in Nails around the Year Zero era. Of the song, Lucky Thief … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Landlubber” by Lucky Thief
It only took 130 days for the Universe to gift everyone with the anthem of 2023. That gift comes from Canada’s Econoline Crush and their first single of 2023, “No Quitter” from their forthcoming album, When the Devil Drives. “No Quitter” follows to 2020’s “Fight Like the Devil” and encapsulates everything that is Econoline Crush. Catchy lyrics that connect to the soul, driving drums, rhythmic … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “No Quitter” by Econoline Crush
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 mine. On their second single, “Mor” from their forthcoming album Kob, the band says, This track, ‘Mor’, represents the fourth step of the immersion of all of mankind into the abyss. This song is about epidemics, diseases, and multiple deaths … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Mor” by Arkona
At first listen, Ålesund’s latest single, “Rode Off Into the Sun” from their upcoming EP of the same name is the soundtrack to a day in the life of someone who has defeated adversity. Of the song, Ålesund’s Alba Torriset said, I was so impressed by a friend who had been dealt a rough hand and instead of wallowing and seeing the glass as half … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Rode Off Into the Sun” by Ålesund
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