Rapper and songwriter Proklaim is here to enlighten us again through his latest single, “BIENVENIDOS,” released on July 5. This track, a vibrant blend of salsa-inspired beats and smooth rap verses, is an ode to optimism, celebrating the present moment and trusting your intuition. “BIENVENIDOS,” which translates to “welcome” in Spanish, sets a welcoming tone from the very first note. Shimmering guitar strums create a relaxed atmosphere, punctuated by a tapping beat that lays the foundation for the song’s infectious groove. The introduction of brass blasts injects a dose of funk, adding a touch ..read more

Calling all fans of face-melting riffs, and unbridled energy: psychedelic garage rock band Sly Fang’s latest offering, Live from Dead Moon, released this June 28 is here to blow your speakers and expand your mind with psychedelic rock, krautrock, and noise rock captured live. The first four songs of the EP bring back some garage and punk rock fury from their debut album. “By the Numbers – Live” opens Live from Dead Moon with fuzzy guitar riffs and follows with doubled-down guitar blaze, while the cymbals splash. Connor’s high and hazy vocals get high with abandon. The scorching guitar solos l ..read more

Shed your emotional baggage and hit the dance floor with Clash Clash Bang Bang’s electrifying new single, “Cold as Ice,” released on June 7, 2024. Recorded in Greenskull Studio 1, This genre-bending banger gets behind self-worth and liberation, wrapped in a pulsating synthwave package. “Cold as Ice” opens with a theatrical declaration, “I am cold as ice,” delivered by vocalist Lia Hell with soaring vocals and her quivering vibrato. The line hangs in the air, dripping with icy disdain, dramatically presenting the emotional detachment. The immersive music pulsates with life, driven by hard-hitt ..read more

British band 23 Fields return with their sophomore album To Follow This Year’s Fashion, from which “Scars,” released this April 1, particularly caught our eye. Produced by James McMillan, “Scars” is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, a song that explores the complexities of healing after heartbreak. “Scars” opens with a melancholic soundscape. Relaxed acoustic guitar strums intertwine with slow, mournful notes, while jittery percussion keeps us engaged with some tension sparking up. Step Adam’s vocals enter the fray, deep and husky, carrying the weight of the song’s emotional core. He s ..read more

Botswana’s Overthrust releases their newest album, Infected By Myth, released this very July 5 via Indian River Music Company. This sonic sledgehammer will leave you battered, bruised, and begging for redemption as you are reminded of your incoming death. Recorded in both Cape Town, South Africa and Pine Island, Florida, Infected By Myth has all the hallmarks of the death metal genre: the distorted guitars that buzz like angry hornets, the pummeling drums and the guttural vocals that spew forth with unholy fury. The album opens with a bang. “Fallen Witches” kicks off with a bloodcurdling scre ..read more

Nottingham-based singer-songwriter, Harpa is baring her soul and moving on, on her latest single, “Gone,” released on July 5. Extremely vulnerable and heavy, this song is all about discovering yourself after feeling really inadequate. “Gone” opens with a surprising twist. A nu-metal-inspired guitar riff grinds out heavily. The gritty guitars provide a head-nodding rhythm, punctuated by electrifying cymbal crashes. This intensity gives way to a shimmering, almost mysterious verse. Harpa’s vocals, thick and rich, take center stage as she sings with raw emotion. Her voice soars and trails with a ..read more

Brace yourself for a descent into chilling dread with award-winning composer Chris Wirsig’s The Knocker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), the musical companion to House of Gorey’s horror short film “The Knocker.” This soundtrack develops 1830s Manchester, England layered on the unsettling mystery of a “knocker,” a figure paid to wake the sleeping. The first track, “The Knocker (Main Theme),” sets the stage with its mournful piano melody intertwined with deep, ominous string arrangements. The music hints at a grave danger lurking beneath the surface that builds throughout the soundtrack. A ..read more

New York’s own Mortal Prophets, led by the visionary John Beckmann, are poised to shatter the boundaries of music with their electrifying new single, “New Breed.” Released alongside a visually stunning music video by filmmaker Michelle Civetta, this track is a sonic manifesto. “New Breed” explodes onto the scene with a pulsating energy that defies categorization. Thumping drums provide a relentless momentum, driving the song forward with an irresistible force. A hazy soundscape washes over the listener, creating a sense of disorientation and intrigue. Pulsating synths weave through this sonic ..read more

Phoenix-based artist Toby Tesla makes the most of outliers with .FIVE. Completely self-produced, these eclectic tracks were released this June 21. Some are brand new, others hold the echoes of Dream Master, his previous work. .FIVE opens with a bang. “DONE FAST” sets the scene with a cold, immersive soundscape and whispered vocals. The brooding atmosphere quickly explodes with pulsating beats, while wrestling with the bittersweet sting of a fading memory, as in the line, “Can you feel it?/I’m nothing but a memory.” “TIMEZONE” brings shimmering melodies wrapped around the aural field. His high ..read more

Classically trained pianist, DJ, and producer, Wilza is taking you back to the wholesome 90s full-blown dance parties with “What You See,” released on June 21. “What You See” is the first glimpse into Wilza’s exciting New Jack Swing project. Here, he takes the infectious energy of that classic genre and infuses it with his own brand of pulsating house beats. The result? A contagiously catchy song that will have you moving from the first note. Fans of the original “So You Like What You See” by Samuelle (featured on the iconic Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack) will find a familiar friend in Wilza ..read more