It seems that lately that music has taken a nostalgic twist. Newer artists are giving me throwback vibes, be it pop punk vibes or in the case of Twisted Rose, an early 2000âs rock ballad vibe. While âWatch the Starsâ is a far cry from a love ballad, it is a ballad nonetheless. âWatch the Starsâ is a slow gut punch of a track that … Continue reading LISTEN: âWatch the Starsâ by Twisted Rose
There is a certain music type that will instantly take me back to my early radio promotion and marketing days of standing in a dust covered parking lot of the local ampthitheatre watching hordes of kids younger than my 20 something and then 30 something self dressed head to toe in black, haired usually a neon green or pink, and enough eyeliner for all the … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Drowning” by Nearly Spent
Born in San Francisco and raised in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), Rebecca Lappa has been making music since she was a child. Not only a gifted singer, the songstress plays multiple instruments and was inspired to tackle her craft after seeing Taylor Swift opening for country legend Brad Paisley. She tenaciously released six albums between 2011 and 2016 and was nominated five times for the Canadian … Continue reading HOT TRACK | “Blue Lips” by Rebecca Lappa
Alfie Jukes the young chap from the UK is back with another heartfelt single titled, âTote Bagâ. Alfie says this of the song, âTote Bagâ is a representation of my anxiety when it comes to commitment. But also a hopeful realisation of these feelings. This song allowed me to take a step back and reflect on my questionable thought processes. Like his previous single âSpiderwebsâ, … Continue reading LISTEN | âTote Bagâ by Alfie Jukes
With The Awakening coming out on March 17th, Kamelot has released their second single, âOpus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)â along with a lyric video for the song. Vocalist Tommy Karevik says this of the song, The music of Kamelot has always carried the message of hope, light and a feeling of resolution. This story is a prime example of that. ‘Opus of the Night’ … Continue reading LISTEN | “Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)” by Kamelot
Hailing from Perth (Australia), ColourMind has recently released, âFight For My Lifeâ from their forthcoming album Perfecting Failure. The foursome is Jonny Essiech (guitars), Jimmy Watson (vocals, guitars), Matt Wenke (drums), and Tristan Chopping (bass) and are producing sounds that are a mix of pop punk and metal. When I first heard âFight For My Lifeâ, I was taken back to the early days of … Continue reading LISTEN: “Fight For My Life” by ColourMind
Days before Alice Cooperâs 75th birthday (February 4), Powerwolf released a spectacular cover of the 1989 hit, âPoisonâ. The band on the cover, Over the years we have released several cover songs to pay tribute to artists / bands that we personally hold in high regard. With âPoisonâ, Alice Cooper has created a timeless classic and we could not miss the opportunity to celebrate his … Continue reading LISTEN: “Poison” by Powerwolf
Doom icons, Candlemass, have released a lyric video for their fourth single, âAngel Battleâ from their current album, Sweet Evil Sun (Napalm Records). Heavy on guitar and booming drums and bass, âAngel Battleâ is the epic story of the battle between heaven and hell. The battle between heaven and hell isnât the only battle on Sweet Evil Sun. Founder Leif Edling says this of the … Continue reading Candlemass: Angle Battle
Itâs time for a wonderful blend of polka ska punk with a nu metal twist! Donât you dare roll your eyes until you listen to âShapkaâ by Russkaja. âShapkaâ is the latest single from Russkajaâs forthcoming album Turbo Polka Party (February 3 on Napalm Records) and while the album calls for peace, âShapkaâ calls for a chaotic good time. Hailing from Austria, Russkaja is Georgij … Continue reading Russkaja: Shapka
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