2025

Haus of Sound’s Mirage is a reality check in a synth-driven alt-rock statement

Haus of Sound is back to weave out their name in the scene – but this time, in a sharp and synth-driven alt-rock way. The release of Mirage keeps the momentum of their rich and growing discography. Mirage jumps off with heavy instrumental, but not in a way that overwhelms. Just enough to crawl into […]

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May: 21–26 by Evan de Roeper isn’t here to save you, and it’s not pretending it can

There’s a moment, about thirty seconds into “Howl”, the opening track on Evan de Roeper’s May: 21–26, where you realize you’re not just listening to music; you’re eavesdropping on something intensely private. It’s that soft-spoken, hard-hitting emotional espionage that defines the whole EP. Evan doesn’t so much perform these songs as he disassembles himself in

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Activation by The Shields. is the sound of someone picking up the pieces, not to make a mosaic, but just to hold them for a while

There’s a certain kind of album that doesn’t try to be more than it is, and somehow, that’s exactly what makes it more than it seems. The debut LP from The Shields. called Activation is one of those albums. It doesn’t show up in neon and shout about how deep and emotional it is. Rather,

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Apeiron Bound’s Firmament: Redux delivers what most tracks don’t: quality and unpredictability

If you’ve had enough of the same formulaic and unsurprising music flooding in the mainstream, Apeiron Bound is back with a fresh and cinematic prog-metal track Firmament: Redux. If you like your music good and unpredictable, this band from Tampa, Florida gives you an expansive sonic experience to immerse and enjoy. Firmament: Redux slowly delivers

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Blunt Blade makes the bold choice to slow things down and ask for something deeper on Forgiveness

Blunt Blade’s Forgiveness is one of those albums that feels like it was engineered in a lab somewhere deep under Abbey Road Studios with a bunch of old-school rock nerds and orchestral obsessives locked in a room together. It’s a sprawling, thirty eight minute prog-rock epic that’s basically the soundtrack to your existential crisis, but,

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Exzenya’s “Drunk Texting” Is Something You’re Going To Relate To

Whether you’ve done it yourself or you’ve been a witness to it, the act of drunk texting is a thrilling experience with impactful and regrettable consequences. This song takes that experience, accurately expressing the raw feeling and tone of the whole ordeal through song. The combination of party anthem vibes and a panic-inducing situation is

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Believe the Promise by Larry Karpenko is a promise-filled track for a heartfelt devotion

If you’ve ever found yourself in a dark situation trying to grasp into something that goes beyond the naked eye, Believe the Promise by Gospel singer-songwriter Larry Karpenko will mend your soul and reach your faith. Hailing from Loma Linda, Larry as former Pathfinder intentionally made this song for the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee, a

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What makes Time & Space by P-Rawb & Big O stick isn’t just polish; it’s how lived-in it feels

So, here’s the thing about Time & Space: it doesn’t sound like two guys trying to reboot their brand or hop on whatever wave is trending on TikTok this week. No, this sounds like P-Rawb & Big O, who’ve spent the last four years marinating in life’s weirdness, scraping the bottom of their emotional inbox,

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“Chair” by Aleksandra Picariello is not a subtle song

Let’s be clear: “Chair” is not a subtle song. It’s not trying to be cool, or slick, or vibey in the way music usually gets when it’s groomed for playlist algorithms and lo-fi study beats compilations. There’s no soft intro to lure you in, no moody slow burn designed to make you really think. Rather,

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Jeremy Ryan pushes through self-doubt with a grit-drenched rock track Smile & Wave

When rock does more than just its rebellious nature, it overcomes all, pushing you out of your comfort zone. This is exactly how Jeremy Ryan captivates you with a standout rock track Smile & Wave. Smile & Wave begins with infectious guitar riffs that dominate, and it does not take too long to settle and

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