Kelsie Kimberlin’s latest track, which is framed around the idea that America is under threat from authoritarian forces, is very much operating in a level of unparalleled seriousness. This is not a “you can interpret it however you want” situation. The message is clear, direct and delivered with the kind of urgency that suggests subtlety […]
Kurt Bray has been working on this album since 2021 which means it’s been in the works for half of the decade and instead of sounding overcooked, it ends up feeling like a scrapbook of where he’s been musically: rock, grunge, indie, alternative. If that sounds like a suspiciously vague cluster of genres, don’t worry
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“Forest and the Tree deliver a raw, electrifying anthem that pulses with the chaotic energy of a midnight rock show.” From the first jagged riff that tears through the silence, it is clear that Forest and the Tree aren’t here to play by the rules of polished radio pop. Rock Bottom hits like a shot
There’s a very particular kind of song that opens like a diary entry but is clearly meant to be heard by thousands of people at once. Breakdown by ONEWAY is exactly that: deeply personal, very direct, and also most importantly, structured to make sure you get the message.Which, in case this needed to be said,
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“A whirlwind of operatic intensity and complex metal arrangements that marks the turning point of a trauma-fueled narrative odyssey.” Heavy music has always thrived on the collision of the beautiful and the brutal but rarely does an independent act find the sweet spot between those worlds with such cinematic flair as Oïkoumen on their latest
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“A cinematic surge of heavy guitars and melodic weight that cements Subtle Monster as a rising force in the independent metal scene.” The air feels thick with anticipation the moment the first notes of Vestige hit and it is clear that Subtle Monster is not interested in playing by the rules of generic radio rock
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“Gritty guitar riffs meet the quiet intensity of an Oslo night in this standout title track that perfectly captures the restless energy of Norway’s underground rock scene.” There is a jagged, electric restlessness that hums through the streets of Oslo after the last tram has rattled into the depot and it is this exact midnight
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There’s a particular kind of album that doesn’t so much start as it sort of arrives. Not with a bang, not with a neat little intro easing you into things, but like you’ve walked into a room where something has already been happening for a while and everyone else seems to understand it except you.
