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 Bukve VIA: Bukve’s latest single “Gonna Get It” radiates catchy optimism while thoughtfully examining our tendency to judge others hastily. As the Bergen, Norway artist sings breezily over crisp guitar and thumping drums, he acknowledges the hectic pace of modern life that affords little time for reflection. The song explores society’s deep divides from…
FOLLOW PrivacyClub VIA: Into a Flower, Don Riedel as PrivacyClub’s debut single offers a promising first glimpse into the band’s intricate wordplay. Blending influences from emo, goth, and indie rock, singer-songwriter Don Riedel explores emotional vulnerability through infectious melodies and raw vocals. Recorded at Triangle Wave Studios in Brooklyn, the single immediately draws listeners in….
FOLLow Nasmore viA: Pop music usually doesn’t give you the vibe you get from Nasmore’s “Little Monster.” This song is like a rollercoaster, weaving through bright and shadowy moments, hope and sorrow, breaking free from the usual genre boundaries. Teaming up with vocalist Ariana Celaeno to create “Little Monster,” Nasmore creates a genre-blending song that…
FOLLOW Santi Sonderegger VIA: If you are yearning for a song that intertwines the soulful nostalgia of britpop, indie-pop, and guitar-based rock, “Nothing Here To Save” might be your ticket. Drawing inspiration from legends like Blur, and The 1975, Sonderegger crafts ten tracks filled with raw emotion and delicious hooks. Though the Uruguayan-born musician recorded…
FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions touch the heart with their latest single “Self Sacrifice.” This emotional song takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and healing. The song starts off singing about a “dark light” in the heart, representing inner turmoil. As the song goes on, Gary opens up about…
FOLLow The Silence Industry viA: The Silence Industry’s latest release “Forward, And / Or Dust” marks an intriguing musical evolution for the band. Whereas previous efforts dwelled in moody, industrial-tinged sounds, this track gallops along with propulsive, synth-rock energy. From the opening bars, the listener is drawn into the song’s infectious rhythm and swirling keyboard…
FOLLow Gary Dranow viA: “Floating Away,” Gary Dranow’s latest single marks a touching musical tribute to the power of friendship. His collaboration with The Manic Emotions results in a poignant folk-rock ballad that recounts a serendipitous reunion between the singer-songwriter and his old friend Harold. Propelled by steady acoustic guitar and piano, “Floating Away” unfolds…
FOLLow Erick Castrillon viA: In his newest single “The Contrarian,” crossover artist Erick Castrillon melds his two creative passions – filmmaking and music. Released January 21st, 2024, this LA-based songwriter and director wanted to bring a cinematic scope to his eclectic brand of electronica. He succeeds through immersive production and evocative storytelling on this midpoint…
FOLLow John Conlin viA: Toronto-born, LA-based singer-songwriter John Conlin releases his dynamic new track “Love Me Just a Little” on January 31st, 2024. The Toronto-born pop artist pours his longing for connection into this electrifying song. From its urgent opening chords, “Love Me Just a Little” grabs hold with its high energy and full-bodied textures….
FOLLow SANTA CLAWS viA: Santa Claws’ latest single “Grain of Sand” offers listeners a hauntingly beautiful journey into the depths of alternative rock. This French independent band has crafted a powerful ballad that contemplates humanity’s search for meaning in the vastness of the universe. The song opens with arpeggiated guitar lines awash in reverb, immediately…
