The Adelaide, Australia indie rock band Swapmeet recently made a bunch of noise with their singles “I Know!,” “Sand,” and “2 C U,” and they’re one month away from the release of their full-length debut Mount Zero. Today, they announce a North American tour and share the skittering, whispery new single “Halfway.” It sounds like circa-now bedroom-pop, but with just the slightest hint of old-school post-punk skronk. Below, check out the Mayah Slayter-directed video and Swapmeet’s upcoming tour dates.
Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN push into their new era with an invocation to the ‘Moon‘. The fourth single off of their upcoming album, ‘Temptation’s Gates‘, shows yet another facet of their fresh sound, turning up the speed to blast beat intensity. Still, ‘Moon‘ which features prominent keyboard and guitar solos, remains magical up until […]
Delve into the chaos of the cosmos with “Limitless,” the new single release from the US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN. The quartet’s dynamic heavy sound is influenced by Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. FALSIMONIAN‘s forthcoming EP For Survival issetto arrive independently on November 7, 2026.
Drawing inspiration from concepts such as autotheism, the big bang, and relativity, the band takes a more abstract approach with their lyrics in “Limitless”. The track’s narrative is positioned from the perspective of a celestial being, leaning into the cosmic horror realm, which is a personified form of the universe.
A chaotic mood emerges from “Limitless” which begins with an onslaught of sharp and aggressive rhythmic stabs. The violent intensity creates a sense of disturbance and discomfort. Stylistically, “Limitless” is rooted in melodic death metal though progressive sections and groove passages are incorporated across the track. This song also features the first guitar solo heard by Cesar Robles on the upcoming EP in a display that is initially melodic before developing into intricate, technical shredding.
Presented through the lens of a fictional, dystopian world, the EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe. “Limitless” is a key moment for the narrative’s protagonist in which, through a moment of introspection, they decide to take action against the imposing darkness.
For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on “Limitless”, “Judgment” and “For Survival” were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles.
For Survival Track-list:
Freefall – 3:57
The Enemy – 4:02
Limitless – 3:44
Judgment – 4:48
For Survival – 5:05
All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick’s accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios.
FALSIMONIAN:
Erick Valverde – Vocals Jesus Fuentes Valverde – Guitars, Keyboards Cesar Robles Sanchez – Lead Guitars Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez – Drums
For many years, singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe has been making dark, rapturous goth-folk. You can put on her music, and even if you aren’t actively listening, it can reshape the atmosphere of a room, the way that a burning incense stick might. Wolfe’s most recent album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She came out in 2024. These days, Wolfe is still working on new music, but now she’s also reshaping your environment thought different senses. She’s in the fragrance game now, baby!
(written by Islander) At the end of this week, on June 26th, Time To Kill Records will release Filth Majesty, the debut album of the Finnish band Hoc Est Bellum. That name means This Is War, and as a sign of what their music sounds like, it is absolutely accurate. As you know, we prefer […]
Rising from the depths of Sweden’s death metal underground, NEKRODAWN return with “Covenant Of Carnage”, a devastating new chapter from one of the scene’s most promising and destructive forces. Featuring members with pedigrees in GRAVE, CENTINEX, INTERMENT, THE CROWN, and HYPOCRISY, the band continues to forge its own path through darkness, brutality, and uncompromising aggression. […]
The Tubs, your jangly, folky British post-punk favorites, announced their signing to Merge Records this past spring by successfully translating Metallica’s classic heavy metal ballad “Fade To Black” into their own signature style. The news came barely a year after Cotton Crown, yet it portended a new album announcement sooner rather than later. Today it has come: Tubs LP3 Hard Life will be out on the never-forgettable date of 9/11.
