Rock & Roll is often used as a broad term. Rock has been characterized by its energy, rebelliousness, and infectious hooks. However, as the genre matured, it gradually shed these defining traits and started equally valuing craftsmanship and pushing musical boundaries.
FOLLow Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions pay tribute to their rock and metal heroes with “Bedroom Mentor,” fusing musical worlds to craft an electrifying sonic experience. Released January 11th, this melodic metal track respectfully nods to groups like Metallica while asserting the band’s unique musical identity. Led by versatile frontman Gary…
FOLLow Francesca Monte viA: Francesca Monte’s latest single, “Mistakes”, represents a shift in her songwriting, delving into deeper themes with raw emotion. Her distinctive sound and varied production continue to influence her artistic vision. This track captures a universal human struggle – grappling with love, loss and our own flaws. While staying true to her…
FOLLow Gianfranco GFN viA: Gianfranco GFN’s latest single, Sunshine (And I Had a Dream), is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. The sentiment of holding on to a dream in the face of challenges is captured in the song’s upbeat lyrics and mesmerizing tunes. With its sun-kissed melody, the song opens with a…
FOLLow Love To Bleed viA: Love To Bleed dropped “Last of My Kind” in the Fall of 2023. The album landed like a thunderclap amidst a sea of radio silence. Spotify, Indigenous In Music, and Native 1 radio stations embraced the album like a long-lost friend, while Pacifica Radio Network’s “Center Stage Spotlight” beamed it…
FOLLow BONES IN BUTTER viA: Forget your preconceived notions of pop music. Bones In Butter’s debut album, “Songs For A Sane Society,” throws a glitter bomb on them and dances through the fallout. Don’t let the “pop” label fool you. The album is a masterclass in irony. Fusing lighthearted melodies and upbeat rhythms with lyrics…
FOLLow GARY DRANOW viA: Glowing like embers from a rock ‘n’ roll bonfire, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions ignite a soulful flame with “Jimi’s Song.” This isn’t just a song about Hendrix. It’s a story about the transformative power of music, woven with threads of personal growth and a deep appreciation for the heroes…
FOLLow Sunset Machine Rocks Hard viA: Sunset The Machine blasts back onto the scene with “Owl Scream,” and this ain’t your grandma’s rock and roll. This song is a high-octane thrill ride through an audible funhouse of punk, metal, and some seriously psychedelic twists. Prepare to scream, dance and lose yourself in the rhythm! It…
FOLLow Blue Work viA: Blue Work went hard on this one, like always! In this captivating and ecstatic single titled “Hardwork,” the two-member band, Blue Work, showcase their musical prowess by creating an ethereal soundscape that incorporates elements of underground dance. Released on September 23rd, 2023, this song makes impressive use of basslines and hooks…
FOLLow ainti viA: Ainti, a fresh face in the music scene, has released a debut single dubbed ‘Rejoice.’ Rejoice is a song that opposes the belief that true happiness is found in blind consent. No one has to lose their sense of self for the sake of a perceived greater good. Rejoice features the angelic…
follow Koalra via: Emerging from Chicago and currently making waves in Portland, Koalra, an up-and-coming indie rock band, presents their latest single, “Undertow,” a 2-minute 46-second track that condenses elements of ’90s rock and indie music, offering an edgy musical experience. Their musical journey began with their self-titled album released in December 2019, a collection…
