Nowhere Dept. shape their sound around warm, textured guitars that soften the edges of their indie rock core, giving the track a more intimate and human feel. The tones feel lived-in rather than polished, wrapping around the vocals in a way that adds depth without overwhelming them. There’s a quiet glow running through the arrangement, where each chord carries emotional weight but still leaves space to breathe. Combined with their folk-leaning sensibility, those warm guitars become the backbone of the track, grounding it in something comforting yet subtly melancholic.
Love It Or Leave It Alone by The Next Movement is a radiant slice of neo soul funk that thrives on pure feel good energy. Built on a tight groove and fluid musicianship, the track pulses with warmth and movement, inviting listeners to lock into its rhythm instantly. The mantra driven hook reinforces a message of self respect and authenticity, delivered with effortless charm. There is a natural chemistry at play, where every element feels alive and in sync. It is vibrant, uplifting, and undeniably catchy, the kind of track that turns intention into motion and good vibes into something contagious.
In Minding My Business, Vocab Slick operates with quiet authority, delivering razor-edged bars that feel both calculated and effortless. His pen game is surgical, every line trimmed of excess and every word placed with intent, while his tone stays cool, composed, and unbothered. There is a refined balance between sharp lyricism and laid-back presence, giving the track a confident, self-contained energy. The beat leaves room for his voice to breathe, letting his message resonate without clutter.
It is a focused, no frills hip hop cut that thrives on precision and poise rather than excess or noise.
Markie J’s REASONS leans into a direct, emotionally driven hip hop approach, balancing introspection with a steady, modern trap backdrop. The production keeps things clean and focused, giving space for the vocals to carry the weight of the track’s message. There’s a sense of urgency in the delivery, as if each line is pushing toward clarity or release, while the hook ties everything together with a memorable, grounded feel. Markie J keeps it honest and unfiltered, avoiding unnecessary layers and letting the core emotion lead. It’s a straightforward but effective track that connects through its sincerity and focus.
Blush. hit with immediate impact on Wrong Answers Only, a grunge-leaning indie rock track that thrives on raw energy and momentum. Buzzing guitars and punchy rhythms drive the song forward with a restless urgency, capturing that loose, almost chaotic spirit of 90s alt rock. There’s a sense of spontaneity throughout, as if the track is constantly on the verge of spilling over, yet it remains tightly held together by sharp songwriting. Blush. balance grit with melody, letting the hooks cut through the distortion.
It’s loud, direct, and electrifying, a track that doesn’t linger but leaves a strong impression.
Remek Kossacz’s Tuesday Take Away brings a playful, groove-led energy that blends jazz sensibility with a subtle funk edge. The track moves with ease, driven by clean guitar lines that feel both relaxed and precise, letting melody and rhythm interact naturally. There’s a lightness to the composition, as if it never tries too hard, instead letting its charm come through in small shifts and details. Remek Kossacz keeps things fluid and engaging, creating a laid-back atmosphere that still carries enough movement to hold attention.
It’s an easygoing instrumental with character, warmth, and a quietly infectious flow.
Gregory Ackerman’s Call Me Crazy unfolds as a slow-burning groove steeped in warmth and vintage soul influence. The track leans into a relaxed, smoky atmosphere, with its rhythm section setting a steady foundation while subtle guitar and keys drift around it. As it builds, the arrival of brass and gospel-tinged group vocals adds a rich, communal energy that lifts the song without breaking its laid-back flow. Gregory Ackerman keeps everything organic and unforced, letting the arrangement breathe and evolve naturally.
It’s a confident, timeless-feeling piece that balances restraint with moments of soulful expansion.
New Jersey death metal stalwarts FUNEBRARUM have announced their long-awaited third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, set for release on May 29th via Pulverised Records.
Marking the band’s first new material in seven years, the record sees the revered underground outfit return with their most fully realized and crushing work to date, reaffirming their status as torchbearers of classic, doom-laden death metal steeped in the spirit of the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Commenting on the record the band states:
“We, Funebrarum are stoked to be sharing our third offering, ‘Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence’ with the world. We are proud of the work overall and the final result. We look forward to desecrating stages worldwide with the new material.”
Formed in 1999, FUNEBRARUM built a devoted following through their acclaimed releases Beneath the Columns of Abandoned Gods and The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, later resurfacing in 2015 with a revitalized lineup and the Exhumation of the Ancient EP. After years of writing across continents and a pandemic-era hiatus, the band now return with Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, recorded between Portland, OR and Edison, NJ with engineer Steven Di Acutis, delivering their signature cavernous sound at its most ominous.
Today, the gruesome five-piece unveils the first taste of the record with the single “Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts),” a suffocating descent into morbid atmosphere, heaving riffs, and sepulchral intensity that signals FUNEBRARUM’s triumphant return.
Adding about the song they say:
“‘Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)’ is a track we completed while on tour in Mexico several years ago. The song was written, mostly, by our bassist, Winslow. It is a great track that we enjoy playing live. It outlines the ancient journey of an occultist deep in connection to and in contemplation of, the shadowed mysteries.”
Beckoning The Void of Eternal Silence– Track List:
1. The Arrival (Intro) 2. Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence 3. Sa Nagba Amāru 4. Through the Barren Halls of Grieving Emptiness 5. Into Dark Domains 6. Ancestral Manor (Intro) 7. Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts) 8. From Rotting Burial Shrouds 9. Turning the Stones of Torment 10. The Whispering Cathedral 11. Epilogue
About FUNEBRARUM:
Funebrarum is an American death metal band formed in Clifton, New Jersey, in April 1999 by underground veterans, vocalist Daryl Kahan (Citizens Arrest, formerly of Assück and Born Against), guitarist Nick Orlando (Evoken), drummer Dario Derna (Evoken, Infester), and bassist David Wagner (Evoken).
Renowned for their dark, crushing sound blending classic American death metal with late ’80s and early ’90s European influences, the band released their debut full-length, Beneath the Columns of Abandoned Gods, in 2001 via Necroharmonic Productions to widespread underground acclaim.
Lineup changes followed, with Alex Bouks (Immolation) and Shawn Eldridge joining for live activity. Their 2009 sophomore album, The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, released by Cyclone Empire, further cemented Funebrarum’s reputation as masters of old school death metal, leading to successful European tours and festival appearances before another period of reduced activity as members pursued other projects.
The band resurfaced in 2015 when Kahan joined forces with guitarist Samuel Osborne, assembling a new lineup featuring Charles Koryn, Kyle Winslow, and Phil Tougas. This incarnation released the internationally praised Exhumation of the Ancient EP in 2016 and toured Europe with acts such as Interment and Undergang.
Writing continued across North America and Europe, culminating in 2019’s third full-length, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, recorded between Portland, Oregon and Edison, New Jersey with engineer Steven Di Acutis and guest leads from Patrik Fernlund (Gorement).
After a pandemic-era hiatus, the album is scheduled for release in May 2026 via Pulverised Records, preceded by an April split 7” with Pestigore. Funebrarum will mark their return to the stage at Killtown Deathfest in Copenhagen in September 2026, followed by additional European touring.
