James Walsh

Pillowprince – pretty, baby!

Oakland’s Pillowprince bursts onto the scene with pretty, baby!, a debut EP that feels like a battle cry wrapped in a daydream. Across four potent tracks, the band weaves slowcore intensity with shoegaze shimmer and a fierce queercore edge, delivering a collection that’s both deeply personal and defiantly political. Fronted by Olivia Lee, Pillowprince doesn’t…

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Rubbish Party – Culinary Vendetta

Rubbish Party’s debut album, ‘Culinary Vendetta’, is an audacious, blood-spattered triumph that dares to blend narrative theatrics with raw indie rock grit. Emerging from Warwickshire and helmed by German-American lyricist Evan Zorn Von Berg, the band doesn’t just push boundaries, they flambé them. This concept album takes listeners on a macabre yet strangely poetic journey…

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Velvet Sun – Empire

Velvet Sun’s latest single, ‘Empire’, stands as a radiant centerpiece in their new EP, blending their signature post-punk and shoegaze elements into a triumphant sonic statement. From the opening notes, the track conjures a lush and immersive atmosphere, at once nostalgic and forward-looking, capturing the band’s talent for fusing ethereal textures with driving rhythmic tension….

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Aaron Wylder – Cocaine Brain

​Canadian singer-songwriter Aaron Wylder’s latest single, “Cocaine Brain,” is a compelling fusion of folk and rock that showcases his distinctive musical style. Released in December 2024, this track serves as the inaugural release leading up to his forthcoming album.​ From the outset, “Cocaine Brain” captivates with its robust acoustic guitar riffs and driving percussion, laying…

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Worcester Ground – Satellites

With “Satellites”, Worcester Ground delivers an emotionally rich and powerfully honest track that lingers long after the final note fades. Written, recorded, and produced entirely in his home studio, the Bromsgrove-based artist channels raw grief and deep familial love into a song that feels both intimate and universal. Dedicated to his late mother and brother,…

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Downtown Patriots – Mother’s Arms

In their latest release Mother’s Arms, Downtown Patriots reveal a more introspective side that marks a stunning evolution in their sound. Known for their guitar-driven indie rock anthems, the Woodbridge-based band takes a bold turn with this folk-inspired single swapping distortion pedals for mandolin, acoustic guitar, and ukulele. The result? A soul-stirring, stripped-back track that…

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Apex4X – Nightfall

With Nightfall, Apex4X has crafted a stunning sonic rebellion—raw, immersive, and unapologetically honest. Hailing from San Francisco’s underground scene, the enigmatic collective refuses to play by the rules, instead delivering a genre-bending fusion of Alternative Rock, Dark Wave, and Metal that feels both urgent and timeless. What makes Nightfall stand out isn’t just its haunting…

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Novozero – To All The Times

​Novozero’s latest single, “To All The Times,” emerges as a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting moments, encapsulating the band’s signature alt-rock essence. Hailing from Tromsø, Northern Norway, Novozero masterfully intertwines introspective lyrics with a rich tapestry of sound, inviting listeners to reflect on the transient nature of time.​ The track opens with swirling, pulsating synths…

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Dawid Bestry – w monochromie

Dawid Bestry’s latest single, “w monochromie,” is a captivating journey into the depths of shoegaze, masterfully blending melancholic textures with profound emotional resonance. The track opens with reverb-drenched guitars that immediately set a dreamlike ambiance, drawing listeners into a world where reality gracefully fades into shimmering soundscapes.​ Wiktoria Borecka’s ethereal vocals intertwine seamlessly with the…

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