it’s april the first, but there ain’t no fools here. just a bold and varied set that pushes rock into sharper, more experimental territory. let’s go 🚀
pet song – shortout kid
shortout kid unleashes a chaotic and inventive rock track built on wonderful textured
pet song a ferocious blend of distorted textures, distant beats and raw energy, shifts between fragile melody and explosive noise. its definitely unpredictable, got a lovely touch of the tenseness of nirvana and is melodically compelling.
shortout kid, developing his own custom-built instrument, brings a completely singular approach to rock. this release introduces a project rooted in experimentation, merging electronic elements with heavy, abrasive sound. it’s genuinely great.
thank u for making this shortout kid 🔧
perpetual light of the void – daphne parker powell
daphne parker powell delivers a wonderfully evocative sunset rock track exploring mortality and belief
perpetual light of the void a dark and atmospheric rock track, leans into spacious production and emotive vocals. its slow build and lovely stark imagery create a deeply immersive listen that really sticks with you. the honest vocal isn’t overdone and has a brilliant directness.
daphne parker powell, a new orleans-based songwriter, draws on personal experience and wider philosophical themes here. the release reflects on mortality, faith and identity, shaped through an unfiltered and honest lens. a fantastic track.
thank u for making this daphne parker powell 🕯️
usa – opcritical
opcritical serve up a brilliantly direct, high-energy rock track with the right pinch of expirementation
usa a punchy and genre-blending rock track, mixes punk intensity with modern production and shifting rhythms. its sharp hooks and dynamic changes give it a sense of constant movement, and wonderful, mark everett-style vocal.
opcritical, a band focused on political and social commentary, use this release to channel frustration into action. the track stands as a call for unity and response, reflecting the current climate with clarity. it’s a real banger.
thank u for making this opcritical 🇺🇸
tokyo ghost – black and white rewrite
black and white rewrite serve our fave high-energy rock track we’ve heard this year
tokyo ghost is a fast-paced and emotionally charged rock track, blending punchy guitars with deliciously driving drums and a mild sense of unease. its intensity mirrors the restless feeling at the core of the song, and it’s got a great craft to it.
black and white rewrite, a winnipeg-based band, return with new material that marks a fresh chapter. drawing on personal experiences, the track captures isolation and disconnection through a vivid narrative. essential stuff, can’t wait for more.
thank u for making this black and white rewrite 🗾
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