“Nullus Rex Means, “No King”, in Latin. The project was born after our president posted an image of himself as king. Knowing we would be a voice for political change we thought the name fit perfectly.”
Rock
Heavily juxtaposed layers and moments let emotional integrity guide freely and with a certain intoxicating fire. Candi Carpenter fuses genres as per the changing stages of these storytelling songs, with the boldly evocative new EP Reincarnation.
From the brand new album News From Delphi, Atticus Kane promises a careful fusing of raspy indie rock, country and floor-filler pop, for the back-and-forth dynamics of Love Me Not.
Crisp indie rock guitars alongside a unique rhythmic identity and grunge-like vocals (only softer, maybe punk and Americana-inspired) – a certain creative character atop a nostalgic format, even with a hint of alt-country during the peaks.
Really enjoyable music – a refreshing injection of creative originality amidst a style that’s nostalgic and well-grounded. After Eight let unique songwriting shine a distinct light on a timeless approach, with the meandering rock intensity and vulnerability of The Reach.
Dropping intense rock riffs and lush vocals, a conceptual depth that’s rare and refreshing, and a fine testament to the deserved talent and strength of their songwriting – Texas four-piece Call My Bluff release perhaps their most iconic single yet.
Conceptually focused but musically brief, a driven encapsulation of surviving the apocalypse, striped with humour and loaded with rebellion, depth, and distinct riffs. Red Head Redemption make fine use of a limited timeframe, with the alternative rock songs of their EP Sunny With A Chance of Fallout.
Beautifully countering the echo of reverb-kissed vocals, with the sheer intensity of heavy basslines, beats and distorted electric guitars, Mexico City trio Cavane achieve an intoxicating blend of indie and hard rock, with the conceptual deep-dive that is Evil Until.
Backyard blues rock, funk and punk with a country twist of knees-up high-octane escapism – a live band with a brilliantly refreshing fusion of genres at their disposal. The Something Ain’t Rights let story and vibe guide, for the nine original songs of Rotten In The Brain.
Having kicked off his career as a touring drummer during the COVID years, DAN FROM DOWNINGTON has grown uniquely as a respected independent musician and songwriter. EN-TRO-PY adds another stunning concept album to his ever-expanding and unflinchingly authentic repertoire of powerful alternative rock music.
Something like tribal electro-funk meets Gospel at first, a catchy groove with a fiercely powerful vocal lead, and a rather intoxicating balance of delicacy and sheer intensity alongside – all later evolving spectacularly through heavy rock rhythms, riffs, and vocal refrains. Sinistra captures a whole new vibe and style, with the brilliantly genre-fusing depth and snappy world-music appeal of Symbol.
Celebrating the freedom and excitement of travel, Desert Road features slick and distorted blues-rock guitar lines, and a beautifully passionate and catchy hook resolve, as we’re led into a realm inspired by the crossover points between seventies blues-rock and pop.