Pennan Brae – Paint

There’s something defiantly alive about Paint. From its very first chord, Pennan Brae invites the listener into a vibrant revival of rock’s golden age but with enough personal flair and polish to stand firmly in the present. Right off the bat, “It Ain’t Perfect But It’s Free” lays a swaggering, brass-inflected groove that sets the…

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Michellar – The Star

There’s a gentle magic in Michellar’s “The Star”, a soft, honest song that settles around you like a quiet evening glow. With understated acoustic instrumentation and delicate strings, the track feels like a fireside conversation: intimate, familiar, and comforting. The production courtesy of long-time collaborator Toby Wilson respects the song’s tender core, giving Michellar’s voice…

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herds – Inside 

“Inside,” the new single by herds, is a quietly gripping track that showcases the band’s deep-rooted craft and emotional honesty. From its first notes, the song invites the listener into a subtle, atmospheric soundscape, where reverb-drenched guitar and carefully layered instrumentation create a sense of introspective tension. There’s a vulnerability that cuts through the haze:…

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Highroad No. 28 – Ache

Highroad No. 28’s new single, “Ache”, marks an impressively mature and powerful return for the Australian alt-rock outfit. From the opening bass pulse and measured drumbeat, the song lays down a subtle but brooding foundation a fitting backdrop for its emotionally charged journey. What stands out is how “Ache” resists the temptation of loud, dramatic…

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JW Paris – Anything

“Anything,” the new single by JW Paris, comes across as a thrilling and deeply resonant step forward and one that demands attention. From the soaring, spiralling guitars to the driving rhythm section, the track hits with the energetic pulse of late-90s Britpop, but it never feels like a nostalgic throwback. Instead, it captures that vintage…

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