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Track: Rila’s Edge Return With Infectious Indie-Alt-Rock Fizzer ‘Undone’

Hailing from the heart of Berkshire, Rila’s Edge are back with the infectious new single ‘Undone’. ‘Undone’ marks a bold step forward for the five-piece, who have quickly risen from…

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News: Suffolk Duo Jaded Teeth Share Warming New Single ‘Lamb’

Suffolk-based indie-folk duo Jaded Teeth return with their emotive third release, ‘Lamb’—a tender, soul-stirring single that showcases the band’s distinctive blend of accomplished guitar work, poetic lyricism, and understated intimacy.…

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Live Review: Trivium / Bullet For My Valentine – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle 01.04.2025

Words and photos by Nestor Selgado Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine join forces during “The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour,” in celebration of 20 years of Ascendancy and The Poisoned. The…

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News: Rising Star Pastiche Returns With Bold New Single ‘Calories’

Fresh off being named RTE 2FM’s Rising Artist for 2025, Dublin alt-pop artist Pastiche returns with a fiery new single, ‘Calories’, released March 20. It’s the first taste of her upcoming EP, Femme…

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News: Glasgow Post-Punk Risers San Jose Shine On ‘I’ve Got You’

Glasgow’s theatrical post-punk provocateurs San Jose return with their electrifying new single, ‘I’ve Got You’ out today. Fusing the chaotic rawness of their incendiary live shows with an intricately layered studio…

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News: Virgins Unveil Hypnotic New Single ‘blooms’

Belfast-based shoegaze risers Virgins return with their intoxicating new single, ‘blooms’ (out today via Blowtorch Records). Following the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Nothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful, the single…

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PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’

Seattle-based electronic artist US3R (pronounced “User”) plunges headfirst into the depths of desire and dependency with his latest single, ‘Dopamine.’ As the title track from his forthcoming album DOPAM1NE, this electrifying…

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EP Review: Heijmat – Echoes Of Solace

Coming from a space of beat driven alt-electronica, the new EP from Heijmat Echoes Or Solace sees the Dutch producer move further into the realms of ambient experimentation with swells…

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News: Patrick Staniforth Moulds Indie Folk with Emotional Depth in ‘Green House’

Patrick Staniforth’s latest single, ‘Green House’, is a deeply moving conclusion to his new EP PIECES Pt.1. This track serves as the emotional heart of the collection, showcasing Staniforth’s raw, introspective…

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News: Dogviolet Shine On Delicate New Single ‘Dandelion’

London alternative rock quartet Dogviolet return with their latest single ‘Dandelion’. Blending elements of ’80s goth, ’90s grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock, the single is beautifully simplistic, clean and restrained…

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