New Release | Cheer Up Dusty – Everybody Hates Me II

Philadelphia-based pop punk band Cheer Up Dusty has released their new single, Everybody Hates Me II. Everybody Hates Me II reflects the band’s core themes, which have long defined their music. Centred on anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure of feeling like you're constantly falling short, the song approaches these feelings with raw honesty. Nothing is hidden…

11.03.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

New Releases Reviews

New Release – Our Nameless Boy – Little Bird

Think The Postal Service meets emo, that's Our Nameless Boy. Bristol-based alt-rock band have released their new track 'Little Bird'. This is the third from their upcoming EP 'Thorns', releasing in April. Known for emotional alternative rock focused on introspection and personal insights, the band captures this essence well in Little Bird. The song has a…

Grassroots music venues across the UK remain under serious pressure

The Music Venue Trust has warned that many grassroots music venues across the UK are still facing serious financial pressures. This has raised concerns about the long-term survival of the country’s live music scene. Small venues are a vital part of British music culture. They provide the first stage for many emerging artists. However, the…

New Release | Archspire – Red Goliath

Technical death metal giants Archspire return with "Red Goliath", a blistering new release that reaffirms why the Canadian band remain at the pinnacle of the extreme metal scene. Renowned for their lightning-fast musicianship and jaw-dropping precision, Archspire have built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of technical death metal. "Red Goliath" demonstrates everything fans have come to…

New Release | Polar – JOHATSU

UK hardcore heavyweights Polar return with JOHATSU, a fierce new track that continues the band’s longstanding presence within the British heavy music scene. Over the years, Polar have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most consistent hardcore acts, delivering uncompromising energy both on record and on stage. JOHATSU wastes no time making its impact felt.…

New Release | Split Chain – sylvia (i won’t belong to you)

Split Chain's 'sylvia (i won’t belong to you)' is an emotionally charged track from a band steadily gaining recognition within the heavier alternative scene. Blending elements of shoegaze, alternative metal, and modern hardcore, Split Chain crafts a sound that feels both atmospheric and deeply personal. The song explores darker textures, with layered guitars forming a hazy wall…

New Release | ERRA – silence outlives the earth (Album)

Progressive metalcore powerhouse ERRA return with 'silence outlives the earth', their new album released on 6th March. Many fans are already calling it the band’s heaviest and most technical work to date. Known for blending intricate musicianship with atmospheric songwriting, ERRA has steadily built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking bands in modern metalcore. Across…

New Release | The Amity Affliction – Bleed

The Amity Affliction return with Bleed, an emotionally intense new release from one of the most recognisable names in modern metalcore. Over the years, the Australian band have cultivated a fiercely loyal global fan base, known for combining crushing heaviness with deeply personal themes that resonate strongly with listeners. Bleed continues that tradition. The track shifts between…

New Release | Lonely Spring – Pushing 30

German pop-punk band Lonely Spring returns with 'Pushing 30', a track that explores the reflective side of the genre while maintaining high energy. The band has been gaining attention across the European alternative scene, building a following with songs that blend emotional honesty with sharp, melodic songwriting. 'Pushing 30' focuses on that uncomfortable moment when life shifts…

New Release | Free Friends ft Midfield – Ricochet

Free Friends teams up with fellow pop-punkers Midfield on Ricochet, a track that embodies the energetic, upbeat vibe of modern pop-punk. The song kicks off with a lively rhythm, bright guitar melodies, and lyrics meant to be sung loudly. This collaboration adds extra energy to the track, as Midfield infuses it with youthful intensity, creating…

07.03.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall