Real G moves with a calm, grounded confidence, the kind that does not need to prove itself loudly. Zy Smoke rides a smooth, late-night beat with an effortless flow, letting his delivery sit naturally in the pocket rather than forcing intensity. There is a laid-back grit in his tone, balancing street awareness with a more reflective edge. The track feels personal without oversharing, like a statement made for those who already understand.
Real G is less about image and more about presence, steady, self-assured, and quietly resonant.
Sixfold Radianz feels like a coded transmission drifting in from somewhere just out of reach. pdqb constructs a precise yet elusive soundscape, where intricate patterns and shifting textures unfold with quiet complexity. There is a sense of structure beneath the surface, but it never reveals itself fully, instead circling in hypnotic loops that feel both mechanical and organic. The track pulls you into its logic without explanation, rewarding patience over immediacy.
Sixfold Radianz exists in that liminal space between system and intuition, a subtle, cerebral trip that lingers in its own mysterious orbit.
Please Be Kind, Rewind carries a quiet emotional weight that sneaks up on you. Skinny Dippers wrap their indie folk sensibilities around a fragile core, where tenderness and frustration coexist without ever fully resolving. The songwriting feels intimate and unguarded, with imagery that gently unfolds rather than overexplains. There is something deeply human in its hesitation, in that feeling of trying to hold onto something that is already slipping away.
The chorus lands softly but hits hard, more like a plea than a statement. It is a song that does not break, it slowly bends.
We Know It Is Forbidden unfolds like a slow reveal, drawing you in with its hazy fade-in before settling into something quietly magnetic. Devereux Scales lean into restraint, letting mood and atmosphere carry the weight rather than forcing it. There is a subtle tension running underneath, a push and pull between desire and hesitation that mirrors the song’s theme. The vocals feel distant yet intimate at the same time, as if caught between confession and thought. It is a track that lingers in the in-between, never fully resolving, and that is exactly where its strength lies.
Sahara feels like movement through heat, steady, hypnotic, and slightly disorienting in the best way. Savaggio builds the track around a pulsing core that never quite lets go, layering subtle textures that shimmer like distant mirages. There is a patience in the progression, letting tension rise slowly before releasing it with a controlled, almost cinematic impact. You can feel the space in it, wide, open, and endless, yet always grounded by that persistent rhythm.
Sahara is less about destination and more about the journey, a late-night drift that pulls you deeper the longer you stay with it.
Angel Sandalphon (The Music Lake) unfolds like a quiet ritual rather than a composition, something that feels received rather than written. Karen Salicath Jamali leans into stillness, allowing each piano note to breathe and dissolve naturally, creating a sense of space that feels almost sacred. There is no urgency here, only a gentle flow that mirrors early morning light slowly entering a room. The piece carries a meditative weight, soft but intentional, inviting you to slow down and listen inward.
It is less about melody and more about presence, a calm, luminous experience that lingers beyond sound.
“Breaking Out of Heaven 2007–2009” is a comprehensive compilation featuring members of Black Sabbath in a lineup that includes Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice. During this period, these four pioneers of heavy metal reunited under the banner of Heaven & Hell, returning to the stage for a series of live… Continue Reading →
UK alt-rock trailblazers DON BROCO have unleashed their audacious new album, Nightmare Tripping, out now via Fearless Records. Known for their genre-defying sound, the band pushes boundaries with this release, crafted alongside longtime collaborator and renowned producer Dan Lancaster.
DON BROCO have always defied categorization. Effortlessly merging metal, post-hardcore, funk, and electronica, they create a sound distinctly their own. With Nightmare Tripping, they dive into their heaviest and most nuanced work yet, embracing unexpected musical turns and deeper thematic explorations.
Nightmare Tripping features electrifying collaborations, including the previously released title track with Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake, which fans hailed as “the collab of the century” and VICE raved as a “collision of riffs, grooves, and a couple of killer breakdowns.”
With the release of their album, DON BROCO unveils the powerhouse collaboration True Believers featuring Sam Carter of Architects. The song delivers a high-octane punch, with Carter’s signature screams complementing Rob Damiani’s versatile vocals, ranging from gentle to raw intensity. Inspired by the alarming rise of far-right nationalism and societal brainwashing, the track explores challenging themes while balancing explosive energy with a melodic bridge, culminating in a crushing breakdown.
“We started writing this song back in 2024 during the Southport Riots. At the same time the Olympics were on, and flicking between them and the news was an alarming contrast between celebratory British patriotism and violent English nationalism. Over the last few years it’s been impossible to avoid the rise of the far-right across Europe and the United States, seeing politicians and people on the streets alike using the Nazi salute freely without consequence, and genocide apologist’s ideas embraced in the mainstream media. This song is about the brainwashing that’s led to this, to question what we’ve been brought up believing and the narratives that have been reinforced for generations,” shares Damiani.
Adding, “As soon as the initial ideas were fleshed out I wanted Sam on this track. We’ve been fans of Architects for a long time and the energy and aggression he brings to his vocals are unmatched. As a human being of planet earth he’s used his talents again and again to stand up for what’s right so to collaborate on this song with him was very special.”
The journey through Nightmare Tripping unfolded like an epic adventure, first single Cellophane brought sharp-edged nu-metal swagger, and Disappear revealed raw emotional nerve. Meanwhile, Euphoria captivated with electronic grooves and a massive, euphoric chorus. Each song charted an exciting course toward the album’s release, highlighting the band’s fearless experimentation and commitment to reinvention.
“For us, Nightmare Tripping is an album coming to terms with a new understanding of how to navigate the world. It’s about lifting the veil and accepting that life can sometimes feel like waking up from one nightmare straight into the next, and finding a way to be ok with that,” share the band.
As the dust settles on the second leg of their electrifying U.S. tour, DON BROCO are gearing up to set the stage ablaze once more. Starting with a string of album release shows and events the band announced will be happening this week throughout the UK. Additionally, this summer, they’ll join forces with Biffy Clyro in London, promising an unforgettable performance at Finsbury Park. With major festivals on the horizon, like ROCK IM RING and Rock For People, and more dates to come, fans across the globe will get to experience Nightmare Tripping as intended, as an exhilarating live show.
Australian band Devil Electric has released their fourth (third full-length) album today, and I’m really liking it. I pre-ordered it based on the pre-released title track, and here’s a new one I really dig:
Devil Electric are:
Pierina O’Brien (Vocals) Christos Athanasias (Guitars) Nicolas Dumont (Bass & Vocals) Mark Van De Beek (Drums)
MONSTERNAUT: APPROACHING DOOM
I loved this Finnish band’s prior three albums, so this was an instant pre-order for me. I’ve been enjoying the pre-released track “Approaching Doom” and have been looking forward to the rest. Today is the day, and here’s another one that I like even better:
