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REVIEW: In The Mourning Releases Their Mind-Blowing EP "At What Cost Deluxe"
In early June, In the Mourning released their debut single “At What Cost” and have just released a follow up collection titled “At What Cost Deluxe”
REVIEW: Vial Releases Their Highly Anticipated Album, "Loudmouth"
VIAL is back with a bang. The high-powered Minneapolis band’s highly anticipated album, LOUDMOUTH, released by Get Better Records, will not disappoint fans eager for more of their signature tongue-in-cheek lyrics, brash vocals, and unapologetic punk ethos.
REVIEW: Mudwhale's 'Scapegoat' is the Perfect Single to Soundtrack your Summer
The band has a year’s worth of pent-up energy (courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic) and you can feel that exploding from the song almost instantly as it erupts into driving guitars, pounding rhythms and ferocious vocals.
REVIEW: Nightlife Instills A New Wave of Alternative Music with their debut EP "New Low"
Soul Punk band “nightlife” have just released their debut EP “new low” and rose to the occasion when the world called to a new wave of alternative music.
REVIEW: Courage Mother and Two Thumbs Down combine Rage, Beauty and Power into their New Split Release 'Imposter Syndrome'
in their new release Imposter Syndrome, Virginia band Courage Mother and DC/NYC group Two Thumbs Down channel power, beauty and rage into a combined 4 tracks, emerging with one of the most accomplished splits of the year.
REVIEW: Pinkshift Takes the World by Storm with the Release of their New Single "Mars" and Debut EP "Saccharine"
Get ready for lift off as Punkaganda favorite and critically acclaimed “shit-stirrers” Pinkshift blow us away with their newest single “Mars” as the finishing track to their debut EP “Saccharine.”
REVIEW: OK COOL get Psychedelic with their Debut EP "Surrealist"
Chicago-based Ok Cool released their debut EP “Surrealist,” following up their 2020 singles. The power-pop band, with acute indie and alt-rock influences, reflects on being queer, especially queer women, in a heteronormative environment.
REVIEW: Misplaced breaks Pop Punk Barriers with their New Single "ffs"
Ranging from singing about their youth to singing about a long lost lover, the pop-punk subgenre is always rapidly growing with exciting new bands emerging every minute. We may have just found our new favorite one, Misplaced. The success of their first singles garnered attention from fans and industry insiders alike and in January 2021 and with the release of their new single “FFS,” Misplaced has captured that nostalgic pop-punk essence we all know and love.
REVIEW: Trash Boat Tackles Homophobia, Bigotry and Sexuality in Their New Single "He's So Good"
British pop-punk band Trash Boat is back and has made 2021 better than ever! Trash Boat released their last single ‘Synthetic Sympathy’ back in 2019. Now, these UK trailblazers made their comeback with their vigorous and passionate track ‘He’s So Good.’ On top of that, the British band released a music video to go along with their explosive single.
REVIEW: Chapel Returns With an Enchanting New Single, "Pillow Talk"
Chapel, a pop-indie duo from Athens, released their newest single ‘Pillow Talk’ this past Friday. The duo has been teasing an album since 2020. With a taste of their newest sound, Chapel has grown wonderfully in their sound and style.
REVIEW: Emeline Buries New Viewers in Vintage Infused Visuals For "6 Foot Deep"
The Los Angeles-based alt-pop singer-songwriter premiered a new music video for her 2020 single "6 foot deep" on January 28th. The video, directed by EMELINE herself, takes place in the Westerfeld Mansion, previously occupied by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Russian Embassy, and the founder of the Church of Satan -- the ideal set for this haunting and inventive single.
REVIEW: Valleyheart debuts their dynamic rock anthem "T.I.K"
Massachusetts band Valleyheart has managed to grab my attention with their new single ‘T.I.K’. The song is very punk-rock, with a heavy instrumental to backup the lyrics of the song. When we first heard of this song, we were told it would dive into “contradictory nature of the psyche and contemplates understanding paradoxical behaviors,” which was what first captured our attention.
REVIEW: New Voluntary Hazing video explores the question: "Why are you in a Ska band?"
Originally released in January on their EP “Crossroads,” “Why” recounts negative comments the band has received from Ska naysayers, while also celebrating the genre and making nods to other musical influences.
REVIEW: Pollyanna release their upbeat and 'optimistic' EP "Sugarcoat"
Pollyanna released their EP “Sugar Coat”, which opens up with their song “Don’t Stay, Don’t Go,” and to be honest, when I first clicked play on the EP, the first 30 seconds alone were enough for me to freak about how good it was as a whole.
REVIEW: Jhariah releases theatrical pop anthem "Needed a Change of Pace" accompanied by an electrifying music video.
JHARIAH released his newest single “Needed a Change of Pace” which combines influences from theatrical-like vocals and radio-pop influences. The single also arrives with an electrifying music video featuring colorful effects and memorable visuals
REVIEW: Pinkshift Set Fire to the Punk-Rock Scene With the Release of Their New Venomous Single "Rainwalk"
Pinkshift debut their venomous new single "Rainwalk" With a mixture of early 2010’s post-hardcore breakdowns and punk-rock tones, “Rainwalk” is unlike anything we have ever heard before.
REVIEW: Coasting On Potential release anticipated melancholic EP "All That I've Lost"
Coasting On Potential released their ep “All That I’ve Lost” on August 28th, and I’m excited to dive in. Their single “In Misery” leading up this release only led me to believe that this EP wouldn’t disappoint.
REVIEW: GILT tears up the Florida hardcore scene with their album "Ignore What's Missing"
Debuted August 21st, 4-piece hardcore band, “GILT” released their prodigidous album “Ignore What’s Missing.”
REVIEW: Census Promulgate the topic of sexual assault through their single "Sunbeam"
Census, a modern progressive rock band from Arkansas, released their newest single “Sunbeam” on August 14th. With their hard-hitting rhythmic patterns and momentous message behind the track.
REVIEW: Pinkshift Reinvigorates the Punk Scene with "i'm gonna tell my therapist on you" Music Video
Baltimore’s newest up and coming 4-piece punk band, Pinkshift, released their newest single “i'm gonna tell my therapist on you” on July 31st