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Joyce Manor releases Million Dollars to Kill Me, a Kick-ass Pop Punk Album

From Fall Out Boy to Weezer, pop punk dominated a large chunk of my youth and leaves me with the bitter taste of nostalgia and heartbreak in its wake. Like most genres, it had its highs and lows throughout the early twenty-first century, striking the hearts and minds of teenagers and sad college students across […]

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SCHRAMM releases dystopian video for ‘Schreie’

Laced with techno beats, gothic attire and the grinding of machinery, industrial rock and metal is pretty much a solid, artistic definition of its era. While the diverse genre can consist of both maxed out guitar lines or steady electronica, most of it is a healthy combination of the two. Germans are well known for […]

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Heart of Jordan Brings Metalcore Back With ‘Deny’

Core music appears to be taking a hike in our current day and age. Much of it is repetitive riffs, monotonous screams that are symbolically reminiscent of modern-day mumble rap, and lyrics that make little to no sense. But in spite of the continuous barrage of similar music being released and promoted by the year, […]

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Circles Release Video for ‘Dream Sequence’

Melbourne, Australia-based group Circles just dropped the last track on their album, complete with the surreal, well-made music video for “Daydream Sequence.”   Formed in 2010, Circles is a four-piece metal outfit leaning more into the prog-rock genre, with strong guitar riffs and drum-work meshed with plenty of synth evident in most of their music. They […]

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ANNISOKAY’S ‘ARMS’ is a METALCORE PICK-ME-UP

European artists are somewhat better known for their popular EDM hits and house music remixes, but when it comes to the rock genre, there are select few who rise to the challenge and do so with vigor. The hard-working German five-piece ANNISOKAY are gaining a name for themselves across Europe, and are currently touring the […]

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The Rah’s ‘Survival’ is a Promising Rock Hit

Well known for their lively performances, the Rah’s are making their way into music with a good ear for traditional rock with an alternative tinge.   Formed in 2011, the five-piece group are heavily inspired by some of the greats, such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. While releasing one EP and a few […]

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HUNNY’s Windows II is the Post-punk Jam for the Summer

Punk of all varieties, and pop punk in particular, is a genre rife with fond summer memories and disappointing, existential high school experiences. While my taste in music has matured since the golden era of 2007, it’s been quite a while since I was hooked onto a new band sporting the theme. Released on the […]

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Ana Egge’s Lead Single Opens Up Your Heart

Few folk artists have the ability to captivate my predominantly metal-loving heart. Ana Egge has become one of them.   The singer-songwriter from rural North Dakota built her guitar from scratch and went on to pursue music from a young age, with her debut album released in 1997, with eight more to follow. With well-written […]