Nick Moon’s Setting Sun is a sharp, danceable slice of post punk that pairs biting social commentary with an irresistible groove. Driven by punchy rhythms and wiry, surf-tinged guitars, the track moves with restless energy while maintaining a playful, almost sarcastic tone. Moon’s deadpan vocal delivery adds a layer of irony, turning its critique of class and culture into something both engaging and unsettling. Beneath the catchy hooks lies a sense of tension and absurdity, making it as thought-provoking as it is fun to move to—post-punk with brains, bite, and swagger.
Alvaya Ray’s Fogo Lento burns slow and sensual, blending island soul with sleek pop and R&B finesse. The groove is steady and hypnotic, built on warm rhythms that unfold with effortless fluidity, while her vocals glide with confidence and subtle allure. There’s a controlled heat throughout—never explosive, but constantly simmering—drawing listeners into its intimate atmosphere. The production stays polished yet organic, allowing the track’s rhythm and vocal presence to lead. It’s a late-night slow burner, rich in mood and texture, where every element feels intentional and deeply felt.
Brian Brainstorm’s Falling In Love delivers a vibrant jungle/drum & bass rush, pairing high-energy breakbeats with a surprisingly warm, melodic core. The track moves fast but feels fluid, with rolling drums and bright, shimmering elements that give it a euphoric lift. There’s a playful, almost nostalgic quality in the arrangement, balancing rave intensity with emotional lightness. Even without vocals, it conveys a sense of uplift and motion, like a late-night set tipping into sunrise.
Energetic yet feel-good, it’s a finely tuned blend of classic jungle spirit and modern polish.
GREYHAWK – Call of the Hawk / Ride Out. True Metal. No Compromise.
Before they were Keepers of the Flame, Seattle’s GREYHAWK were busy forging the underground’s most infectious new anthems. Nameless Grave Records is thrilled to present a comprehensive compilation of the band’s two essential EPs, Call of the Hawk and Ride Out, appearing together for the first time on a single 12″ vinyl.
This collection captures the band at their most hungry and heroic. Side A features 2022’s Call of the Hawk, a release that elevated the band’s technicality and showcased the incredible speed of guitarist Jesse Berlin. Side B features the 2018 Ride Out debut, showcasing the band’s ability to blend world-class vocals with the soaring heroism of Manowar.
Driven by the elite baritone of Rev Taylor, whose operatic pedigree makes him one of the most capable singers in metal history and the blistering fretwork of Jesse Berlin, this compilation is the definitive way to experience the early chapters of a band that has become a cornerstone of modern heavy metal.
Track-list:
Side A: Call of the Hawk
Steelbound
Call of the Hawk
Demon Star
Shattered Heart
Take The Throne
Side B: Ride Out
Intro
The Abdication
Ride Out
Serpent King
Wisdom of the Wizard
Circle of Heroes
For Fans of: Manowar, Dio, Visigoth, Judas Priest, and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Hardline started out as a sort of supergroup featuring Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, as well as brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli. The band was founded in 1991 by the Gioeli brothers. Now, 35 years later, Hardline’s lineup has evolved, with Johnny Gioeli as the sole remaining founding member. This shift has not… Continue Reading →
Following on from the hugely successful single ‘Moving On’, Australian rockers Cross Eyed Lover are set to release their latest dose of rock ‘Slow News Day’ on March 20th 2026. ‘Slow News Day’ is a melodic rock song from the 4-piece hard rock outfit. The song will be an instant fan favourite with that driving beat Cross Eyed Lover fans have come to expect along with a stadium worthy all in chorus.
Musically, the song marks a modern turn for the band sitting comfortably alongside the likes of Foo Fighters and the Killers and lyrically draws on themes of a world where individuals can be self-absorbed while the world around them is dealing with bigger issues.
Cross Eyed Lover are a 4 piece hard rock outfit from Perth Western Australia. They released their debut LP, ‘Blonde Zombie’, in 2022 to strong reviews both locally and internationally. UK Hard Rock Magazine Powerplay awarded the album a 10/10 and Australia’s The Rockpit had the album in their top 5 Australian releases for 2022. In December 2025 they released their hugely successful single ‘Moving On’. The band continues to write new music and expect to release more songs in 2026,but in the meantime enjoy this great follow up to ‘Blonde Zombie/Moving On’ with ‘Slow News Day’.
‘Slow News Day’ will be available to listen to and purchase on all streaming platforms from March 20th 2026.
Recently announcing a new chapter for Plini, with the prolific Australian guitarist, composer and producer announcing the release of a brand new album An Unnameable Desire, set for release on Friday 24 April comes Manala, the second track accompanied with a brand new music video.
Manala follows the album’s title track and Plini shares, “Following on from the first song and video, hopefully this one is sufficiently surprising! I chose it for that impact, and for the lengthy guitar solo – knowing that the first track probably wouldn’t have enough shred for many of my listeners. Enjoy!”
Across the space of 10 tracks, An Unnameable Desire blends staggering intricacy with moments of surging heaviness and billowing bliss, catapulting Plini‘s expansive dexterity and sonic diversity into even greater new heights.
Mixed by Simon Grove and mastered by Adam “Nolly” Getgood, An Unnameable Desire finds Plini joining forces with a horde of creative talent, with magic woven alongside Simon Grove (bass, auxiliary guitar, mixing, engineering and co-production), Chris Allison (drums percussion, additional drum engineering and co-production), Dave Mckay (piano, keyboards and synthesizers), A.J. Minette (string arrangement and production), Misha Vayman (violin)and Yoshi Masuda (cello), with additional production on Ciel courtesy of Devesh Dayal, a guitar solo on Ciel by Jakub Zytecki andharp on After Everything by Emily Hopkins. Album artwork is designed by Patti Bai.
“Something I’m very happy about, after many years of making music and the “career” aspect of it becoming a whole lot more serious, is that the process hasn’t changed – still just me sitting in a room, tinkering on a guitar until I come across an interesting idea, and then following it down various rabbit holes until it starts feeling like a song,” shares Plini of his upcoming new album.
“The intention with this album,” adds Plini, “was to let that side of the process be as playful as possible, and then when it came to executing these ideas as finished songs, trying to expand the music in every direction possible: the heavier parts should be heavier, the pretty parts should be prettier, the hard-to-play stuff should be harder to play… and also in being as thoughtful and intricate as possible in relating the songs to each other through various themes and references. I hope it’s as enjoyable to listen to as it was to make!”
Renowned for delivering mind-bending musicality from all angles, Plini has previously released two full-length albums, 2016’s Handmade Cities and 2020’s Impulse Voices, alongside several EPs, singles and contributing credits along the way.
Nominated for Live Guitarist of the Year in 2018 at the National Live Music Awards, Plini has also previously toured alongside Sleep Token, Periphery and Tesseract, and will embark on a huge world tour in 2026, commencing in Europe in late April.
