It’s all gas and no brakes in Urban Café Crew’s latest single, ‘Movin’ Down I39’, which exudes a striking blend of 80s Hollywood glamour and heart-throb vocals that make the driving anthem impossible not to groove with. With the opening sounds of engines revving against strident piano chords that are augmented by Blockbuster nostalgia, you’re instantly susceptible to the lyrics that compel you to seize the moment while the rhythmically magnetic progressions seize your pulses and evoke panoramic images of a guy driving to get the girl. The propulsion of the pulsating beats transcends auditory i ..read more

Janayah’s latest rhythmic revelation, Can’t Get Enough, mainlines funk-licked soul into indie rock euphoria through a filter of ’60s and ’70s nostalgia to breathe life into timeless tonality. Born and raised in Auckland and now based in London, Janayah has graced stages from a tender age and has left lasting impressions with her dynamic live performances. Her sophomore single, imbued with the raw vocal power of Christina Aguilera with moments that oscillate back to old-school soul around rhythmically magnetic melodies is an embodiment of her soul-rock fortitude. The single, which testifies to ..read more

As you crank up the volume in Caitlin Lavagna’s latest synthesis of art-pop and pop punk, Pretty Alright, the absolution amplifies to the nth degree as the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fervently strives to let loose the black dog and awaken her listener’s inner power. The infectiously fiery reprise of “It will take time to feel pretty alright” in the electrifying riff-raw anthem attests to how patience is the ultimate virtue in the process of healing, yet everyone has an active role to play in the reclamation of their serotonin and self-esteem. With a vocal presence that could r ..read more

With their seminal single, The Fear is Gone, the breakthrough powerhouse, Changing Tymz delivered a sonic behemoth that firmly established them within the modern hard rock pantheon. The track ensues from distortion-heavy chugging guitar riffs; an immediate clarion call for anyone who seeks sanctuary within the volition of hard rock. From there, a Metallica-esque aura of power and intensity takes hold of the auditory assault that is cast in introspective gold, encasing the most affecting elements of hard rock and metal. Meticulous yet menacing, the rhythmically tight and explosive transitions t ..read more

The Whiskey Knights struck all the right nerves with their latest single, Time. The Surrey-hailing hard rock revenant outfit deconstructed the concept of time with their latest tour de force by exploring its relentless grip on our mortal coil, its power to strip away memories, and its refusal to guarantee change or healing. From the solid rhythm section and baying guitars to the electrifying vocal performance, Time showcases The Whiskey Knights as a formidable triple threat. The track’s grungy undertones amplify the intensity of the universally relatable emotions, creating an immersive experie ..read more

The mesmeric Brisbane alternative outfit, The Immaculate Crows, led by the philosophically profound Bruce Neilsen, have outdone themselves with their latest single, Van Gogh. More than just a reflection on the tortured soul of its namesake artist, the single is an exposition of the complexities of self-discovery and the ease with which autonomy can become obscured. Bruce Neilsen’s guitar work lights up the track, scintillating the dark alt-country aesthetic established by Jessica Shipley’s commanding vocals and Daphne Mae’s ethereal harmonies; Wayne Harvey’s garagey guitar licks introduce an a ..read more

Everafter, stalwarts on the UK rock scene since their formation in East London in 2010, have consistently evolved and sharpened their sonic arsenal. The band, initiated by the Daperis brothers, Alexis and Stefan, alongside Tim Wiltshire, rose from the remnants of a previous endeavour to forge a premier hell-bent-for-distortion outfit which has blazed across many of London’s iconic stages. Their Born to Rock EP, recorded at Soundlab Studios with Matt Williams, is the ultimate attestation to their dedication to standing at the vanguard of the hard rock revolution. The title single is a monumenta ..read more

The ache of the emo-dominated era of alt-rock endures through the solo project of South Wales hailing guitarist and vocalist, Liam Shevill. His latest venture, Midnite Special, is a visceral vessel to pay originated tribute to the sounds which shaped his multi-faceted talents and led to performances in seven countries alongside the likes of GBH, The Shell Corporation, and H20. His debut album, Home-Made, kicks off with the electro-rock prelude in the seminal single, Santiago’s before the overdriven riffs rile rancour through the intimacy of the grungy lo-fi production that echoes the unfiltere ..read more

In their relentless mission to swathe the hard rock scene in sophistication, the UK’s suavest band of prodigal sons, Tribal Jury, has unleashed their latest installation of swaggering rhythmic seduction, Beat You Down. As the self-professed Gentlemen of Rock, the Surrey-hailing fourpiece finds a diaphanous balance between the down ‘n’ dirty rock ‘n’ roll debauchery delivered in the instrumentals and the clean-cut urbaneness within the vocals that aren’t too gentrified to wrap themselves around razor-sharp hooks and to bring you right into the core of their fiercely slick sound which resounds w ..read more

The Every Glazer carved a melodic indie rock edge into his emotionally guttural arsenal of grungy evocations with the release of his latest single, Betty Johnson’s House. The solo artist’s ability to convey aching emotion through his passionate cadences and affecting delivery projects intense resonance into his vignettes of a mind tormented by the trappings of material reality and Betty Johnson’s House may be his most visceral release to date. By infusing layers of 90s and 00s nostalgia in this heart-wrenching sepia-tinged reflection of formative memories forged in the confines of a small town ..read more