"Play with fire boy you're gonna get burned!" "No Rhyme or Reason" is a single dropped earlier this month by England-based punk rockers Segregates. Boasting a classic punk sound that blends in elements of hard rock and straight-up rock n roll, this is an inviting new tune that pulls heavily on a nostalgic energy while still feeling new. That's not an easy accomplishment. What a release! Ripping guitars take you through this track as you're handed powerful vocal flows, groovy

Hailing from Northwest Indiana, Mega Manhattan just delivered their debut EP, What Never Shows. A 5-track release that boasts a dynamic blend of Pop Punk, Emo, and Post-Hardcore elements, this is a refreshing set of tracks that pull heavily on nostalgia and feel new at the same time. Any fan of the genre is going to be impressed with what the band was able to unleash here. Melodic instrumentals are present in each track, and they help highlight the heartfelt lyrical work and

Germany-based band Fox & Badger just dropped their new single, "Consequences". Pulling you in with a hypnotic sound that's fueled by elements of Pop Punk and Alt-Rock, this is a beautifully crafted new tune that hits with an infectious energy from the first note and will keep you engaged until the last. Whether it's the big anthemic choruses, melodic instrumental work, or the heartfelt lyricism, this track hands listeners a lot to work with. What we'd call a "modern pop punk

Houston-based band Septik just unleashed their new EP, WORLD OF TURMOIL. A 5-track ride that comes fully equipped with heavy-handed instrumentals, powerful vocal flows, and infectious energy, this is a wild thrash/punk ride that any fan of the genre is going to love. What a release! It's short, it's vicious, and it's melodic. By the time WORLD OF TURMOIL is over, all you'll want to do is smash the replay button to experience it again. That's exactly what an EP is supposed to

"MONO" is a new single released earlier this Summer by Germany-based metal band Shapes in the Mirror. Coming fully equipped with ripping instrumentals, powerful vocal flows, and spot-on production work, this is a wild ride that any fan of the genre is going to love. We added the single to our Heavy Heavy Heavy playlist on Spotify. You can jam along to the new tune below. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow the band so you can stay on top of what else they have goin

"Vajra" is a single released earlier this Summer by heavy-handed Post-Rock band After Nations. Pulling you in with an infectious energy that's fueled by melodic instrumentals, powerful vocal flows, and impressive songwriting, this track hits hard from the first note and keeps you engaged until the last. What a release! We added the single to our Heavy Heavy Heavy playlist on Spotify. You can jam along to the music video for the new tune below. If you like what you hear, make

"Subliminal" is a single released at the beginning of the Summer by Sixty Lumens. Boasting a dynamic blend of styles rooted in the world of Alt-Rock, Metal, and Hard Rock, this track stands out by delivering a refreshing sound that any fan of the genre is going to love. Whether it's the powerful vocal flows, hypnotic songwriting, or the heavy-handed and melodic instrumentals, "Subliminal" will pull you in and leave you wanting more. What a release! We added the single to our

Isn't music the coolest? Think about it: you can literally give every group the same four musical instruments and everybody comes up with something different. Some use them like weapons to create something hard, pummeling. Others use them to make you laugh and bounce around like an idiot. Still others choose to make something veiled, dreamy, atmospheric. The Dares are, dare I say, the latter. Just as the title states, this song is, at its core, an "Emo Revival" with a nice po

A female Japanese duo who sing, rap and combine nu-metal, hip hop, dubstep and ska? On paper, you'd be excused for thinking that's a tad too ambitious and 9 times outta 10, you'd probably be right. Then again, there's always that one. EMNW might very well be that one. Combining the edge and diversity of Skindred, the cuteness and outstanding musicianship of Baby Metal and the danceable chaos of Mindless Self Indulgence is no small feat, and yet "Loving To Get Us By" does all

Playing in the pocket. Adding groove. These are qualities often lost in modern Deathcore and Metal and, in my humble opinion, they are sorely missed. The trick is to give the song (and the listener) room to breathe while keeping the aggression and intensity high throughout. Whatever one may say about them as people, Pantera got the memo. So did Slayer. Torn From Home gets it too, albeit with a more modern, current sensibility. Don't get me wrong, these Aussie fellas are dyed

"Bridge Burner" is a single dropped earlier this Summer by El Paso based hardcore band Cnvct. Pulling you in with a heavy handed and melodic instrumental, this track boasts powerful vocal flows, spot-on production work, and a viciously infectious energy. Unique transitions keep you engaged from start to finish as listeners are handed an anthemic display of songwriting that any fan of the Metal world is going to love. You can check out the new tune below. We also added it to o

Breakups. Bad relationships. We all have had 'em, and they all suck. You catch yourself feeling a certain way just because of a certain place. A certain smell or random quip can trigger a whole rush of emotions, and the best thing to do is to find a constructive outlet. I know, why not write a song? Which brings me neatly around to today's selection, "10th Avenue North" off the debut EP by cut the cord. This song really impressed me, especially considering this is their debut

Machine-gun drums, angular guitars, desperately acerbic, howling vocals, and a bass that thuds like a lead balloon, FATALIST are comin' in hot with their new single, "Plan B". The musical equivalent to scorched earth, this Hardcore/Noise Metal outfit wants you to start a wall of death at Grandma's Sunday dinner, and they don't care who leaves on a stretcher. Angry and chaotic, "Plan B" carries a cinderblock of a chip on its shoulder and breakdowns so sweaty and intense you'll

In this ever-advancing world of AI and social networks and immersive gaming, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find something genuine, to cultivate real relationships that are open and honest. There is an almost tangible fear of being misunderstood, judged, or worse, taken advantage of by those who wear the face of friendship. We all quietly worry about it, and lately, that's understandable as human connection and community begin to wither and die. I think that's what "

Crisp, staccato verses open up to an expansive chorus that sounds MUCH bigger and soars much higher than the sum of its parts in the new number "Hell Knows When" by UK punk group Harker. A personal favorite trope of mine are songs that are emotional and perhaps a bit sad on the surface, but utilize song structure and the power of the vocals to uplift as well. That dynamic isn't easy to pull off, and this one does it admirably. Tight, passionate and super enjoyable, this one i

Alternative and Emo. Two great tastes that taste great together. Enter, the infinitely inventive and enjoyable Cherry Soda, the new album collaboration between WAVVES and SAY ANYTHING. Both bands have gained big followings over the years, and the new single "Still Alive" shows what happens when two seemingly disparate groups get together and play on their respective strengths to make cohesive, original art. Catchy, listenable pop punk blends rather seamlessly into the swagger

Riverside, California-based band Loser Demon just dropped their new EP, EP3. A 6-track ride that comes fully equipped with melodic instrumentals, powerful vocal flows, and solid songwriting, this is an anthemic new release that any fan of the Indie and Alt-Rock world is going to love. What a release! Elements of Garage Rock play a big part in the sound as listeners are handed distorted instrumentals that play perfectly off the poppy vocal work. Each song flows seamlessly into

Alone At The Movies is a new album released by New York-based artist Jaewon. A 10-track ride that comes fully equipped with bright and inviting instrumental work, poppy vocal flows, and spot-on production work, this is an easy set of songs to dive into, and they'll leave you wanting more. What a release! One MAJOR highlight of this album is how perfect the tracks come together as a whole. Each song here flows seamlessly into the next, and that's a big reason why Alone At The

"Scranton Tailspin" is a skate punk update to a classic trope shared and written about across the decades: Take this job and shove it. And it does so in a listenable, relatable way. The technical guitar work and well-written rhythms bring me back to a better time when punk was having a resurgence, and all was right with the world. (Hell, the video even includes shots from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and that just made my heart happy.) Bouncy, fun, and with sentiments that are eve

South African-based band FiveSidedDice just dropped their new EP, Kintsugi. A 5-track ride that comes fully equipped with poppy vocal flows, ripping instrumentals, and a dynamic blend of styles, this is an anthemic set of songs that hit hard and leave you ready for more. What a release! Blending elements of Pop Punk, Alt-Rock, Hardcore, and Pop Rock, this is an inviting new album that shines due to solid songwriting. Raw production work keeps the classic energy from the genre