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Club 8 return with Don’t Cry Baby, It’s Only A Film, a bittersweet indie pop gem wrapped in elegance, nostalgia, and quiet emotional devastation. The Swedish duo continue to prove their mastery of understated songwriting, blending soft melodies, dreamy textures, and wistful lyricism into something effortlessly cinematic. Beneath the track’s delicate surface lies a lingering sadness, the kind that arrives softly rather than dramatically, making every hook feel even more affecting.

Don’t Cry Baby, It’s Only A Film glides with grace and emotional restraint, capturing the fragile beauty of memory, escapism, and heartbreak through shimmering Scandinavian pop perfection.

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VIEW HEAVY AUSTRALIAN CONTENT DIGIMAG #266 HERE This weeks Aussie Content DigiMag is a special with one with Fear Factory taking out the cover as Dino Cazeres stopped by to chat about their upcoming Australian tour. We also caught up with Weary Wizards Federation, Ulcerate and Permafog. HEAVY is proud to premiere tracks from Project […]

Interview by Angela Croudace One can’t overstate the size of the FEAR FACTORY boot print on the neck of heavy metal. Unleashing influential albums with devastating anthems for 35 years now, they are widely recognized as both crucial and innovative in extreme metal circles. FEAR FACTORY manufactured, demanufactured, and remanufactured a sound that reverberates across […]

Beyond Disdain tap into early-2000s alt rock catharsis on Bleeding Ever After, a soaring hard rock anthem balancing crushing guitars with emotionally charged melodic hooks. Fronted by the commanding presence of Selene Calder, the Miami outfit blend vulnerability and aggression with impressive fluidity, allowing the track to shift between haunting tension and explosive release. There’s a cinematic weight to the chorus that feels tailor-made for late-night emotional collapse and recovery alike. Rather than relying purely on nostalgia, Bleeding Ever After channels the spirit of classic melodic hard rock into something polished, heartfelt, and undeniably anthemic.

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The End Of The Road was not the end of the road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7th, 2026 – Dark alternative / electronic artist, SYS MACHINE has just unveiled their highly-anticipated full-length release, Parts Unknown. Parts Unknown is the third album from SYS MACHINE and the first to be released through the Glitchmode Recordings imprint (home to artists including Cyanotic, Derision Cult, Conformco, and Rabbit Junk). The record presents a melancholy collection of songs built around heavy electronic and trip-hop rhythms, layered with clean guitar textures and melodic vocals. Lyrically, the album reflects on navigating an age of uncertainty—both spiritually and technologically—touching on themes of recovery, loss, and the uneasy process of entering new phases of life. Like the previous SYS MACHINE release, the album also features guest vocal contributions from Kimberly Kornmeier of Bow Ever Down on two tracks, adding a dynamic that recalls the atmospheric interplay heard in artists like Garbage and Portishead. While continuing the project’s electronic foundations, Parts Unknown expands the sonic palette of previous SYS MACHINE releases. Acoustic guitars and heavier rhythmic elements introduce a broader range of textures, modernizing the sound while drawing inspiration from artists such as Porcupine Tree, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, Portishead, and Nine Inch Nails. Support & Follow SYS MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/SysMachine https://sysmachine.bandcamp.com/album/parts-unknown-2 https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qPcCZfwrPkZ2Lq5QtTXtA https://www.instagram.com/glitchmodemedia/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@glitch.mode.media

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Hailing from Athens, Greece, Yoth Iria formed in 2019. Their debut album, “As the Flames Withers”, was released in 2021, and it was the “Blazing Inferno” that marked a second step for the band. This album also served as a springboard for the group, who are now launching an album called “Gone With the Devil”… Continue Reading →

Last year, Little Simz shared her sixth studio album, Lotus. Shortly after, she starred in the Netflix movie Steve alongside Cillian Murphy and unveiled “Don’t Leave Too Soon” for the soundtrack. The British rapper began teasing an EP called Sugar Girl a couple of weeks ago, and now it’s here. The four eclectic tracks feature…

The post Stream Little Simz’s New <em>Sugar Girl</em> EP Feat. JT, DEELA, & 070 Shake appeared first on Stereogum.

For nearly two decades, Manchester’s Ingested have stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they’ve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With “Denigration”, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by… Continue Reading →

South Australian audiences are set to experience the unmistakable voice and songwriting of Rose Carleo, joined by Mick Adkins. Rose Carleo brings her showcase tour for the first time to South Australia this May, as part of a broader national tour. Known for her soulful delivery, heartfelt storytelling, and captivating stage presence, Rose Carleo has […]