Next we get a raspy and snappy vocal lead, short lines of poetic images, further encapsulating the story and location of our Dry River experience. Then the melody rises, the energy shifts, things are catchier, more satisfying in their resolve, and the lyrics pierce through with inescapable suffering and pain; most notably, ‘a trail of genocide’ rings out and lingers in the space.
Blues Rock
Striking blues-rock with a crisp and gritty guitar riff, and low-toned, sultry male vocals – Vince Robson captures story and vibe with style, as the mighty Desire introduces the memorable and well-titled album Movie Soundtracks to Non-Existent Movies.
Unconfined by expectation nor style, mortez let the songwriting and performance process guide, and the result is a massive track like The Crossing, and a band who will no doubt captivate immensely from the stage.
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jimi Fiano is a talent to be recognised, and this subtly genre-fusing rock track blends gorgeous melodies and tones, with a story and sentiment that’s relatable but also quite boldly original.
Slick and stylish blues rock, setting the vibe to lift you up – to awaken and energise you. Guitarist and songwriter Carmen Grillo captures the crisp organic energy of soulful rock and roll, with the 13 original tracks of his sensational album Walkin’ The Tightrope.
Folk-punk, blues-rock and Gypsy-jazz brings stories of traditional and modern poetry, as Until They Burn Me launch their sensational, impressively organic, melodic, gritty and infectious new album, A Carnival of Reveries.
From the atmospheric to the outright gritty and groovy, this album encapsulates an artistic dedication to music’s history, celebrating the unforgettable blues influence of legends like Otis Redding and Robert Johnson, while delivering a timeless and characterful lead from Will Foulke himself.
Rock and roll endures – US outfit Moonspit return with Sleaze, a self-reflective groove driven by slick guitar riffs, raw and raspy vocals, and the explosive crash of live drums.
Built upon a stonking guitar riff and a classic blues-rock hustle of a groove, Corned Beef Hash is a sharp and snappy, raw and honest recording, from a US band with a quirky songwriting style and refreshingly organic musicality. The Hushdown capture a great sense of impassioned evolution with Corned Beef Hash – we move … Continued
Featuring Ted James on guitar, George Pestana on Drums, and David Escamilla on bass, there’s a level of togetherness and tightness amidst this band’s live captures that’s second to none. It’s a faultless and stylish progression, naturally urging you to crank up the volume, and its balancing of playfulness and fast-fingered ability is mighty.
Whiskey In The Jar is the band’s latest single, a creatively fresh take on the classic Irish hit from Thin Lizzy, with equally retro visual effects to further reinforce that old-school escapism. The video employs yesteryear effects and colours, as well as clips of the array of bands who’ve previously covered the iconic song in both the studio and on stage.
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.