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Melbourne Metal outfit Melting share new single The Sword, a punishing burst of raging power off their upcoming sophomore EP, A Pathetic Excuse For A Life out Friday 29 May via Greyscale Records. Clocking in at just 1:01, The Sword doesn’t waste a single second getting to the point. Driven by a rapid-fire rhythm section […]

*A friendly message from Frenzal Rhomb* Frenzal Rhomb’s Sans Souci turns 23 – and we’re celebrating! Here at Frenzal Rhomb, the number 23 has always been important to us. 23 pairs of human chromosomes, William Burroughs’ 23 enigma, Psalm 23 in the bible, “the Lord is my shepherd”; we’ve always been big with shepherds. Actually, […]

AiramFM turn vulnerability into atmosphere on The Impostor, a dreamy alt-pop confession wrapped in layered vocals and slow-burning cinematic textures. Written, recorded, and produced entirely by Danish artist Maria Friis Møller in her DIY home studio, the track explores the quiet alienation of never fully feeling part of the world around you. Instead of collapsing under that feeling, The Impostor gradually transforms it into something strangely empowering, embracing difference rather than hiding it. Ethereal yet emotionally grounded, the song floats between melancholy and self-acceptance, creating a fragile but immersive space where outsiders can finally feel understood.

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After more than 15 years of powerful music, storytelling, and community-building, Australian alternative outfit Chasing Ghosts have announced they will be entering an indefinite hiatus, marking the end of an era with two final, unmissable performances in Sydney and Naarm/Melbourne. Frontman Jimmy Kyle shared that the decision comes down to family, with band members stepping […]

Ireland’s favourite power pop trio ASH, finally return to Australia and New Zealand to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic debut album, 1977, by performing the album in full. Released in 1996, the album’s title references both the decade the band members were born in and the year Star Wars first hit cinemas. 1977 […]

Van Sur Les craft a quietly transportive experience on Soikkola, an organic downtempo piece where jazztronica, neoclassical textures, and fragments of Ingrian folk memory drift together with cinematic grace. Amsterdam-based artist Dmitry Surugin draws deeply from his Ingrian heritage, allowing felt piano, upright bass, hammered dulcimer, and subtle acoustic percussion to unfold patiently like scenes from a forgotten landscape. There’s a ritualistic calm running through the composition, balancing fragile intimacy with expansive atmosphere. Rather than demanding attention, Soikkola slowly pulls the listener inward, revealing hidden emotional depth through detail, repetition, and beautifully restrained movement.

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Ribguga locks into full dancefloor mode on Fearless, a sleek tech house weapon built for packed rooms and late-night momentum. The Brazilian producer keeps things tight and effective, layering punchy grooves, rolling low-end, and hypnotic vocal touches into a track that never lets its grip loosen. Having already made noise across Ibiza and Amsterdam circuits, Ribguga understands exactly how to balance tension and release without overcomplicating the formula. Fearless thrives on movement and repetition, delivering that addictive club energy where every drop lands harder and every rhythm feels designed to pull bodies deeper into motion.

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Ben Gel tears through Don’t Know What I Want (But I Know Where to Get It) with the kind of ragged urgency only a veteran of Australia’s underground rock circuit could deliver. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the track wastes no time, firing off driving basslines, gritty hooks, and street-level attitude with zero excess. Beneath the chaos sits a familiar frustration with routine and repetition, turning the daily grind into fuel for something loud and liberating. It’s raw, sweaty punk rock built for sticky floors, cheap beer, and shouting along like tomorrow can wait.

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As her run of shows supporting ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ continues, Hayley Williams brought out another special guest for the conclusion of her Phoenix show.

Fans who’ve managed to catch Hayley on this run have been treated to a finale of ‘Parachute’, a stunningly emotional cut from her latest album.

With Josh Scogin (Norma Jean, The Chariot, ’68) joining her for the song in Atlanta, and Dallas Green (Alexisonfire, City & Colour) helping her to round out the evening in Toronto, it makes sense that another alternative music legend joined her in Phoenix last night (May 06): none other than Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin, L.S. Dunes).

Joining her onstage during the track’s triumphant conclusion and delivering some of his iconic soaring vocals, the way that his voice seamlessly melds with Hayley’s powerful croons is enough to bring a tear to your eye.

Check out some fan footage of the appearance below.

Anthony Green coming out to sing parachute with Hayley Williams in phoenix tonight!!! pic.twitter.com/nvgC8dx6gV

— Court⁷ (@mychemcourt) May 6, 2026

With just a handful of US dates left before she makes her way over to the UK and Europe this June, take a look at Hayley’s full list of upcoming shows below.

MAY

07 – OAKLAND Fox Theater
09 – OAKLAND Fox Theater
10 – OAKLAND Fox Theater
12 – LOS ANGELES The Wiltern
13 – LOS ANGELES The Wiltern
15 – LOS ANGELES The Wiltern

JUNE

05 – MILAN Alcatraz – Milan, Italy
08 – AMSTERDAM Paradiso
10 – COLOGEN Live Music Hall
11 – COLOGNE Live Music Hall
15 – BERLIN Tempodrome
16 – COPENHAGEN Poolen
19 – LONDON Roundhouse
20 – LONDON Roundhouse
22 – MANCHESTER Academy 1
23 – MANCHESTER Academy 1
26 – GLASGOW O2 Academy
27 – GLASGOW O2 Academy
29 – DUBLIN National Stadium
30 – DUBLIN National Stadium

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Kolby Hawkins explores movement and transformation on Essentia, an instrumental journey that constantly reshapes itself without losing its central pulse. Built around fluid grooves and intricate rhythmic interplay, the track shifts through multiple moods and textures with a natural, almost cinematic flow. Hawkins, a Maryland-based multi-instrumentalist, keeps the composition dynamic and immersive, while Michael DeMarco’s drumming adds sharp energy and controlled chaos to the experience. Self-produced and engineered, Essentia feels both technical and instinctive, balancing precision with spontaneity as each new section unfolds like another layer of an evolving state of mind.

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