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A Static Lullaby was originally published on HM Magazine by Nao Glover.

Cullen and Mason chat with the entire band of A Static Lullaby. They chat about the band’s history, the legacy of …And Don’t Forget to Breathe, and much more. Check out A Static Lullaby, become a supporter of this podcast, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Spreaker. You can also follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube.

A Static Lullaby was originally published on HM Magazine by Nao Glover.

Chelsea Wolfe has given a release to a pair of new singles in “The Dark” and “Death Is Not The End“. The experimental folk doom artist teased this new music with a partnership with Heretic Parfum. According to a press release, these two new tracks represent the start of a new chapter, which will result…

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ICE NINE KILLS

Slash Their Way To First Ever #1 At Active Rock Radio With

“TWISTING THE KNIFE (FEAT. MCKENNA GRACE)”

Ice Nine Kills have officially claimed their first-ever #1 at Active Rock Radio with “Twisting The Knife (feat. Mckenna Grace),” the official song from the franchise-record-breaking horror film, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group’s Scream 7.

The milestone marks a killer new chapter for a track that has already cut deep across streaming, radio, and the wider INKverse.“Twisting The Knife” surpassed 10 million cross-platform streams in its first week, topped Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, beating out one of rock’s biggest bands, the Foo Fighters to the top spot, hit #1 on US YouTube’s Current Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal Music Videos charts, and helped soundtrack Scream 7’s record-breaking box office debut. Today, it becomes the first song written for the iconic franchise to hit #1 at radio. To date, “Twisting The Knife” has clocked up 32.2 million cross-platform streams.

Speaking on the news, Ice Nine Kills frontman, Spencer Charnas shares

“Scream has been and will always be a monumental influence on us, and the music has been every bit as important as the films themselves, starting with Marco Beltrami’s brilliant score.

The soundtrack to the original Scream was especially life-changing for me, from Birdbrain’s ‘Youth of America’ and Soho’s ‘Whisper to a Scream’ to, of course, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ iconic ‘Red Right Hand.’ Hearing those songs still takes me right back to that moment in time.

To now be included among the songs that make up the legacy of this franchise is one of the greatest honors of our career.

Equally meaningful is the opportunity to help bridge the worlds of rock music and horror cinema once again. That connection once felt central to both communities, but it has faded somewhat over the past couple of decades. We’re proud to play even a small role in bringing those worlds back together.”

The #1 adds another weapon to an already formidable arsenal for Ice Nine Kills, whose recent horror franchise collaborations include “A Work of Art” from Terrifier 3, “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” from Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and the recently announced inclusion of Spencer voicing a playable character in the highly anticipated official Halloween video game. Each release has pushed the band deeper into horror history, strengthening their place at the intersection of heavy music, cinematic world-building, and genre fandom.

And the next scene is already set.

During Dead By Daylight’s 10th Anniversary Broadcast, Behaviour Interactive revealed a new collaboration with Ice Nine Kills. The band’s Dead By Daylight-inspired track, “Play Dead” arrives this Friday, June 26th, bringing the INKverse into one of horror gaming’s most beloved and successful releases.

The achievement arrives at a time when Ice Nine Kills are operating on a scale few bands in modern heavy music can match. With more than 2 billion global streams, over 500 million YouTube views, sold-out tours across multiple continents, a 2.5-year run supporting Metallica in stadiums worldwide, major collaborations spanning Terrifier 3, Scream 7, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and now Dead By Daylight, the band continues to blur the line between music, horror, gaming, and cinema. “Twisting The Knife” becoming their first Active Rock Radio #1 is another milestone in a career that shows no signs of slowing down.

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Modern progressive rock has continued to evolve over the past two decades, branching into an ever-growing range of styles and subgenres. At times, it can be difficult to determine exactly what qualifies as progressive rock anymore. Perhaps it’s one of those genres that you simply recognize when you hear it. If that’s the case, then Every House We Built, the debut album from UK trio Exploring Birdsong, certainly fits the bill. Whether it adheres to traditional progressive rock conventions is almost beside the point—it’s simply a remarkably compelling album.

Exploring Birdsong consists of vocalist and pianist Lynsey Ward, bassist and keyboardist Jonny Knight, and drummer Matt Harrison. Formed while studying at university in Liverpool, the trio has been steadily building a reputation through a series of impressive singles and EPs since 2019. Now, after years of anticipation, they have delivered their first full-length album, and the result more than justifies the wait.

Our interview with Exploring Birdsong

The album opens quietly with the piano-led “Archipelago,” showcasing Ward’s striking vocals before the full band surges into action. It’s an effective introduction, but the album truly finds its stride with “42,” kicking off a run of songs that rarely lets up through the remaining ten tracks. Throughout the record, the band blends the sophistication of 1980s pop with the weight and intensity of modern rock and metal, all anchored by Ward’s elegant yet powerful vocal performances.

“Romanticise,” one of the album’s earliest singles, remains a standout. It’s infectious, energetic, and surprisingly heavy. One of the most remarkable aspects of the album is the absence of guitars. Knight and Harrison create such a rich and dynamic sound that it’s easy to forget there are only three musicians involved.

The strong songwriting continues with the next sequence of tracks. “Footprints” is a mid-tempo ballad whose subtle backing vocals provide an understated but highly effective hook. “Arrhythmia” channels shades of Evanescence and ranks among the album’s heaviest moments, highlighted by an explosive instrumental section and outstanding blend of vocal harmonies. It stands as one of the record’s strongest tracks. Then comes “Spy in the House of Love,” a delightful slice of 1980s-inspired pop. Opening with bagpipes, it quickly settles into a buoyant piano groove and memorable melodies, culminating in one of the album’s most memorable choruses. Good luck getting this one out of your head.

While “I_You” continues the band’s pop-leaning side, the heavier elements return with “The Warning” and “You Like It Best When It Hurts,” the latter once again demonstrating how convincingly the trio can create guitar-like power without actually using guitars. “Cartography” is a beautiful piano ballad that showcases some of Ward’s finest vocal work, while the title track unfolds as a slow-burning piece that gradually builds toward a rewarding finale.

The album closes with “Meadowlands,” an elegant eight-minute ballad that serves as a fitting conclusion to the journey. It encapsulates many of the qualities that make Every House We Built such a rewarding listen: strong songwriting, thoughtful arrangements, and an impressive balance of beauty and power.

For a band that took its time crafting a debut album, Exploring Birdsong has clearly benefited from the patience and care invested in the process. Every House We Built is a memorable and well-crafted collection of songs that balances brilliant melodies with powerful moments, further establishing the trio as a distinctive voice in modern progressive music.

Released on June 26th, 2026

Order the debut album here.

‘EVERY HOUSE WE BUILT’ TRACK LISTING:
“Archipelago”
“42”
“Romanticise”
“Footprints”
“Arrhythmia”
“Spy In The House Of Love”
“I_You”
“The Warning”
“You Like It Best When It Hurts”
“Cartography”
“Every House We Built”
“Meadowlands”

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ARE:
Lynsey Ward — Vocals + Piano
Jonny Knight — Bass + Synthesizers
Matt Harrison — Drums + Percussion

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“Sending Hearts To All My Dearies – A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins” will be out through Sumerian Records this August.

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