Where Do We Go? is an absolute earworm of an indie rock single – a huge hook, harmonised voices united, a familiar existential crisis at the forefront, and catchy verses that feel familiar but fresh enough in this distorted, high-energy setting. The juxtaposition of confronting lyrical depth and joyful pop-rock escapism is mighty, and that makes this an easy favourite.
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Psychedelic hard-rock with an authenticity and weight that’s quick to take you back through the portal of music history. Iron King Stag carve out a classic four-track collection, with their explosive and raw, self-titled EP.
Think blues rock, Americana, rock and roll, all carefully intertwined throughout a live-sounding album of nine original tracks. What’s more, Thunder Bridge is the dynamic duo’s debut – an impressively established playlist of energising gems, and a timeless style reignited amidst a series of modern reflections.
Upbeat instrumental rock with a Rolling Stones persona and groove – an elusive artist, energising the space with layers of guitars, bass, rhythm and power. TJX Media introduces an uplifting and organic approach to instrumental rock, with the quickly electrifying sound of big city.
Athens rock outfit DANNY&ELLI storm onto the scene with a fierce debut. Noting thick distortion and striking hard-rock riffs, Cheap Motels counters the classic weight of its set-up with a smooth female vocal lead, and flips the script once again for a string of lyrics both carefree and X-rated, as the track confidently rolls along.
If you’ve ever loved the knees-up appeal and unrivalled embrace of rock and roll and southern rock captured perfectly in the studio setting, We’re all gonna get it is exactly what you should be listening to right now.
Standing tall on the back of a brand new album, a two-track single release, and another upcoming album, DownTown Mystic continue to provide a solid example of the importance and value of uniting creativity, passion, and work ethic, in order to build a strong and growing audience.
To coincide with the release of his brilliant new album Outside, we caught up with long-time songwriter and musician Todd Underwood, to find out more about the conceptual depths of the project, the creative process, and his plans for the future. Here’s how it went. * * * Hi Todd – great to catch up … Continued
Beginning with acoustic fingerstyle but ultimately featuring a full-band set-up, One More Chance welcomes Robert Allen on vocals, guitars and percussions, Bruce Engler on lead guitar, P.J. Farley on bass, and Tommy Mastro on drums.
Todd Underwood consistently masters this meeting between surface level entertainment and the subtle but striking thought-process of an artist seeking to make sense of the world.
Crank up the volume for this one, a modern day blues rock anthem with a high-octane output and a deeply moving sentiment at its core. SOUTHDOGROCK encapsulate the energy and grit of their name, with the bold and brilliantly uplifting UGLY BROTHERS.
Their versatility and conviction is forever consistent, regardless of the mood or style of the music, and regardless of whether they’re taking on a political topic or something more imaginative and playful.