Ahead of their forthcoming co-headline tour kicking off this summer on July 9 in Raleigh, NC, Halestorm and I Prevail have unleashed their crushing new collaborative single, “can u see me in the dark?” “In celebration of our upcoming tour together, we joined forces with the boys of I Prevail and wrote an original song together,” Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale shares. “‘can u see me in the dark?’ is written for our collective fan bases, our community, our family. We want you to know that you are seen, and you are not alone, shining through life’s myriad of joy and… Read more »
Roe Kapara fits in a genre all of his own, one that is best summed up as “bleak bangers.” Using his wide platform and catchy alternative sonics, he tackles topical issues. Rightfully so, he confronts the idea of “the American dream” and its empty promises. Today, he shares one of his most scathing indictments on systemic failures with “Life In America.” If you are capitalism’s No. 1 hater, this song is a must-add to your playlist. “Come see the carnival/We’ll laugh at the poor/They all dance in desperation/Watch them crawl on the floor/You stole the fruits of my own labor/I’ve… Read more »
Following the recent departure of longtime guitarist/clean vocalist Richard Rogers on April 27, 2024, SECRETS has shared their first new music since their 2022 full-length album, The Collapse. The track, aptly titled “Despair,” tackles the gripping narrative of losing hope and drowning in anguish. Read more: Dark Divine Ignites On Fiery New Track, “Burn The Witch” The new track wastes no time in making its presence known, kicking off with a digitized, glitchy effect. This haunting introduction sets the tone as the pummeling instrumentation and thunderous drum work crash in with unrelenting force. The brutal guitar riffs slice through the… Read more »
Mike’s Dead is back with a sexy, haunting new single and accompanying music video for, “Bestrafe Mich (Punish Me)” via Hopeless Records. This marks the first single of the month, preceded by the March 14-released track “WAR.” “Bestrafe Mich (Punish Me)” is a sonic mixture of thrilling industrial works with a hint of goth rock. It also features some exceptionally kinky lyrics. “I want your nails under my skin/Father said repent for all my sins/I want to feel it all so just make me scream/Wrap your whips and chains all over me,” the artist sings. Additionally, he perfectly dives into… Read more »
Jagwar Twin has an impressive knack for delivering songs that stick in your brain after the first listen. His 2023 hit song, “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” perfectly showcases his ability to crawl into your ear and stay there. It is no surprise the song is turning heads. It has a fascinating cadence of melody, bathed over an intricate and strange production. The track has landed all across the Billboard charts, including Hot Alternative Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. It also swept across the internet in a viral fashion. “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” samples the catchiest and most notable… Read more »
After issuing a cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police” through triple j’s Like A Version series last year, Pierce The Veil has officially released a studio recording of the iconic 1997 track. “We are products of the ‘80s and ‘90s MTV era, so songs like ‘Karma Police’ live deep within our childhood minds,” the band shares in a press release. “We dug this one up as an opportunity to indulge in something comforting and familiar. Taking inspiration from the memories and emotions the song evokes in us, we created a version that reflects where we come from as a band. We… Read more »
A new heavy music era is upon us with the brand-new duo BloodMagic, comprised of actor and heavy music lover Jamie Campbell Bower and drummer extraordinaire Kyle Adams. After teasing a new project earlier this week on socials, the act has officially unleashed their debut, “Death / Rebirth.” The Stranger Things and Twilight actor is not new to the world of heavy rock. For those unfamiliar, the star used to front U.K.-based quintet COUNTERFEIT. alongside his brother Sam from 2015 to 2020. They launched myriad industrial-tinged hits, including “The New Insane” and “11:44.” Now, BloodMagic sees Bower and Adams delve… Read more »
Following the release of “Shakes,” Luke Hemmings is back with a new track and visualizer set to appear on his upcoming boy EP, “Close My Eyes.” The 5 Seconds Of Summer frontman last shared a full solo record in 2021 with When Facing The Things We Turn Away From featuring hit track “Starting Line.” “I’m elated to share the next chapter from boy—a song called ‘Close My Eyes.’ I wrote this as I headed into my late 20s and felt an unavoidable wave of fear and anxiety towards the inevitable death of my youth,” Hemmings shares. “I found myself unable to sleep… Read more »
If you haven’t heard the name LYELL, you certainly will see it time and time again. The rising rockstar is shining her light on the day with the release of a dazzling new collab, “Lighthouse” featuring the vocal prowess of Eva Under Fire and Hyro The Hero. Overall, LYELL boasts a wide range of alternative collaborations including “I Can’t Take It” featuring Underoath‘s Aaron Gillespie, “Just My Type” with Baby Bugs, “YOU” featuring Robert DeLong, and “ALIVE” featuring SkyDxddy. Additionally, LYELL recently released an acoustic cover of blink-182‘s “I Miss You.” On her new release, “Lighthouse” sees LYELL, Eva Under… Read more »
Following the release of November 2023’s All Fine / eniF llA (Deluxe Edition), Milan-based Stain The Canvas has just unleashed their raucous cover of “Unholy,” originally performed by Sam Smith and Kim Petras. The modern heavy rock quintet transformed the Billboard chart-topping hit with haunting whispers, urgent screams, a thrilling breakdown, and a hardcore conclusion. Check out the unique reworking of “Unholy” below. “Our version of ‘Unholy ‘has a complete[ly] different meaning from the original one: it’s a way much darker song about a psychopath who starts fantasizing about an affair between him and a married man he met, thinking… Read more »
