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Slowtrip’s Crunch Rock Single Talks Church

The “LA Crunch Rock” band Slowtrip has been working on some new music lately and the result was the release their new album, Blur, on May 18. The album’s first single “Follow,” is a highly confessional song about vocalist/guitarist John Alaimo’s feelings on church. The song struggles with isolation and the idea of faith, while […]

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Minor Characters is an Up and Coming Major Player

In order to have a successful cohesive rock band, you have to have soul. Minor Characters is no exception to this and is, in fact, an example of a genuine modern day rock and roll group. They are soulful, electric and full of heart.   Bred in Chicago, Minor Characters has been through the ringer […]

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The Pighounds Are Far From ‘Worn Out’

The Pighounds are brand new on the grunge scene. They’ve come out of the gate strong with the music video for their song “Worn Out.”   Hailing from Dortmund, Germany, Peter Bering and Alessandro De Luca are two longtime friends who decided to join creative forces and channel them into a duo project. The result […]

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MUFFIN Blends Grunge and Alternative in Self-Titled EP

In their self-titled EP, the emerging rock group MUFFIN revive the ancient art of grunge. The band exudes a sloppy, punk energy that is dying in the music industry. Though their energy is erratic, their musical execution is electrifying. MUFFIN blends the messiness of grunge and punk and mixes the swagger and attitude of modern […]

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The Desert Sea Releases Riveting Single ‘I Already Know’

Known for their grunge-meets-rock style, The Desert Sea is drawing in fans from all around the world. Their new single, “I Already Know,” was released February 16, and is capturing lots of attention for Ashton Tremain’s captivating vocals and powerful instrumentals.   The Australian group is comprised of bassist Andy West, Tremain on lead vocals […]

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SMALL TOWN JUNKIES Keep Pouring Out New Music

  Small Town Junkies is really Ohio-based singer/songwriter David Stump. Stump creates the material and then records it with the assistance of various side players who help flesh out his strong post-grunge alternative rock sound. The latest effort from Small Town Junkies is the STJ Mixtape. The set contains 15 songs compiled from the last […]

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Hear the ‘Sirens’ Among Indie Band Marine’s New Single

The devastatingly beautiful new release by Marine is unique, intrinsic, and full of value. Marine are trailblazing through the scene with impeccable care and wild value. “Sirens” doesn’t stick to any genre full-time, flowing across as many as can fit in its three minutes. Electronic, pop, alternative, indie, psychedelic…all mixed together perfectly. This single is […]

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Slow Bloom Debuts EP ‘Hex Hex Hex’ Ahead of Album

California has brought us much of the great punk music that has become a staple of the sound today. This next group out of Northern California, Slow Bloom, released their debut EP on January 26 on No Sleep Records in advance of their upcoming full-length album. The four-piece combines the viscerality of post-punk and the alternative sensibilities of […]