Utah songwriter and devout creative Richard Tyler Epperson forever leads with an original sense of structure and production that’s unlimited by genre or expectation. His latest work, the full-length album Fragmented Night, is a colourful and impressive testament to that consistency and talent, and it delivers an engaging fusion of familiarity and outright unexpected design.
Alt Rock
Eclectic hard rock with a clear alternative angle leaves familiarity and unpredictable freedom running wildly together. The Juan Solo 7 capture the essence of organic alt-rock songwriting, with the ethereal intensity of Persona.
The UK’s own, bringing back the ferocity and riffs of classic, timeless rock – Canada Hill energise the space in an instant, with the relentless tempo, raw distortion and anthemic chorus of voices that make up Hit!
Creatively capturing the essence of a stark new reality – Everlust ignite the darkness and depth of both haunting hard-rock and the conceptual truth of our current transition into living exclusively online.
Jakob Kupferberg returns – the unmistakable Jakob The Liar, as unpredictable and fascinating as ever; this time tackling a heavy political landscape head on. Paradigm $H!T is the new release – conceptually provocative, stylistically unconfined, with a bold set of visuals to reinforce the performative flair and angst of the writing. Quickly evolving through this … Continued
LE BRUIT present a brilliantly original, engaging and interesting alt-folk style, both immersive and satisfying, whilst maintaining a clear edge of unpredictable artistry – as the passion rises and the melodies tumble down their own rabbit hole of wonder.
What begins as a mellow acoustic number, soon evolves through moments of near heavy metal, progressive rock, and even electronic hard-rock. 3mind Blight is the genre, essentially, and these thoughts and creative outbursts form a melodic and enchanting tapestry of fearless revelation and vulnerability.
Great songwriting always resounds, regardless of the setting or recording style. In this case, the authenticity of the studio capture seems to aptly reinforce the realism and appeal of the song. Jumbo Chords deliver an indie-rock classic, for Dennis Wilson.
Introducing a creative country rock, punk, and metal fusing anthem – Get Out Of Dodge is a naturally energising original song, from Arizona alt-rock leaders Jesus Chrysler Supercar.
A cool sound, for lack of a more literary opening statement. Nilipek intensifies the simple strum of an acoustic guitar at pace, with delicate vocals carefully depicting a melody that rises slowly towards the indie rock presence of a simpler era.
I U ME is brilliantly captivating, an intriguing to rather epic modern single, with a fascinating long-form melody that’s both heartbroken and dreamy as it meanders through almost two minutes of expression towards the hook’s peak.
Drive off into the sunset, adventure ahead and the weight of the past firmly behind you. JJ Rane pays tribute to Western Canadian Rock, with the gritty depths, soaring riffs, and raspy vocals of the five-track EP Back into the River.