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Detroit Rock Animals the Armed Drop Monster Kingbreaker Riot
Detroit rock band the Armed released their new single called Kingbreaker. The song title sounds like something from a fantasy story. The track will appear on their upcoming album The Future Is Plus Everything Needs To Be Destroyed. The band already shared another song called Well Made Plan earlier. That first single showed fans what to expect from the new record. Both tracks promise intense musical experiences ahead. Kingbreaker packs lots of sound into just two minutes. The song delivers heavy noise-rock with a swampy feel. Meghan O'Neil from the band Punch provides some of the vocals and sings with great power. Tony Wolski leads the Armed and helped direct the music video. He worked with Aaron Jones to create the visual piece. The...
Madi Diaz Steals the Show on Buccaneers Soundtrack
Nashville singer-songwriter Madi Diaz made waves last year with her album Weird Faith. The record became a standout favorite among music fans. She later released a deluxe version and added a Christmas song to her catalog. Diaz has contributed a new track to The Buccaneers soundtrack. The Apple TV series draws from Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel. Season two launches today with Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa serving as executive producer for the music. The soundtrack already features Empress Of with Little Secret. Mozgawa produced Diaz's contribution called Something To Burn. The acoustic ballad showcases intimate vocals and graceful melodies. The song maintains a gentle, stripped-down approach that highlights Diaz's vocal talents...
Working Men's Club Star Minsky Sargeant Goes Solo on I Don't Wanna
Sydney Minsky Sargeant from Manchester dance-rock band Working Men's Club releases his first solo album in September. The musician created songs spanning his entire life from his teenage years in Todmorden. He draws inspiration from artists like Nick Drake, Bert Jansch, Bon Iver, Bill Callahan and Robert Kirby. His new sound blends downbeat acoustic elements with electronic pop reminiscent of Beta Band and Fontaines D.C. The lead single I Don't Wanna features the memorable line about loving something wrong but not wanting to be right. Minsky Sargeant also performs with the new group Demise Of Love alongside Daniel Avery and James Greenwood from Ghost Culture. His solo record Lunga contains twelve tracks that explore personal themes and...
Melbourne Acopia storms in with anthemic Falter
Melbourne band Acopia shared their song Talk About It last month. The three-member group announced their new album Blush Response will arrive in September. They released another track called Falter as a preview. The band has performed opening shows for bar italia. Their new music shows clear influence from that group's dark and appealing sound. Acopia describes their latest work as more ambitious than previous releases. The musicians went through many versions before finishing their songs. They wanted something that felt like an anthem but stayed short and direct. Both the words and music aim for clear impact. Blush Response contains eight tracks total. The album comes out September 12 through Scenic Route Records. Fans can hear...
Baltimore Hardcore Act End It Storm In With Wrong Side Of Heaven
Baltimore hardcore band End It has spent years delivering intense live performances across the circuit. The group maintained the same powerful show repeatedly because they had limited recorded material available. Their catalog consisted of just two short EPs, one demo, and occasional compilation appearances. The band decided to create their first full-length album despite having minimal songs written beforehand. They worked with producer Brian McTiernan, a Baltimore music veteran who previously led Battery and produced records for Turnstile and Hot Water Music. McTiernan currently performs with the supergroup Be Well. End It entered the studio with only a few demo tracks prepared. The musicians wrote most of their debut album Wrong...
New Jersey Indie Stars Forth Wanderers New Track Bluff Wows Fans
New Jersey indie rock band Forth Wanderers announced their return last month with surprising news. The group will release a new album called The Longer This Goes On during July. They have already shared two songs from the upcoming record. The band released their third preview track today. Bluff begins with soft sounds that highlight singer Ava Trilling's voice over warm keyboard music. The song builds tension during the chorus but never reaches a full release. Trilling sings about things being messed up, and the musical approach matches that feeling perfectly. The complete album will be available on July 18 through Sub Pop Records. Fans can listen to the new song right away. The band had been quiet for some time, making this...
Chastity Belt Hijacks 764 Hero Painted Red Anthem
Two Washington bands created a musical partnership through Suicide Squeeze Records. Chastity Belt from Walla While covered a song called Loaded Painted Red by the Seattle group 764-Hero. The original band decided to rerelease their 1998 track as part of the split release. Both versions appear together on the new record. Julia Shapiro from Chastity Belt said she has admired 764-Hero for years. She called the original song one of her favorites but found it challenging to match the perfect sound. The band enjoyed reimagining the track and making their first recorded cover version. She wanted to honor the source material during the recording process. John Atkins from 764-Hero praised the cover version after hearing it. He expressed his...
Fred again and Skepta ignite pop-up rave frenzy
Three music artists joined forces for a fresh track today. Fred again teamed with Plaqueboymax and Skepta to create Victory Lap. They premiered the song during a live Twitch broadcast from New York City. The trio also planned a surprise dance party at Brooklyn Paramount for tonight. Fans can watch the event through online streaming. Victory Lap marks Fred again's first release this year. Plaqueboymax dropped two albums called ATLANTA and Five Forever during recent months. The rapper works as both a producer and online streamer. Skepta appeared on Playboi Carti's latest record called Music. All three artists bring different styles to their collaboration. Fans struggled to secure tickets for the popup event. Videos posted online show...
Burna Boy Hits US with Crazy 360 Stage Tour
Nigerian artist Burna Boy will hit the road for a major North American tour this fall and winter. The musician starts his trek at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver during November. He will perform across the United States and Canada through December. Most shows will feature a special 360-degree stage setup that puts fans all around the performer. Only the Red Rocks concert will use a traditional stage format. The tour supports his new album No Sign of Weakness which arrives July 10. Four singles have already been released from the record. Bundle by Bundle, Update, Sweet Love and TaTaTa give fans a taste of what to expect. The album marks another major release for the Grammy-winning artist. Burna Boy will play at massive...
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