German-Tunisian producer Taroug bridges heritage and modern production on Najet, a hypnotic track that blends bass-heavy electronic textures with traditional Tunisian instrumentation. Layers of rhythmic pulses and atmospheric sounds create a rich sonic landscape where past and present quietly collide. Sung in Tunisian Arabic, the vocals add an intimate cultural dimension, grounding the track in personal and geographic memory. Both immersive and emotionally resonant, Najet offers a striking glimpse into Taroug’s upcoming album Chott, where electronic experimentation meets the heat, history, and spirit of Tunisia’s landscapes.
Everything that has defined the band across their evolution is distilled here: precision riff architecture, emotionally charged melodic lifts, progressive twists that refuse to sit still, and a chorus that lands with clarity instead of chaos. It’s not indulgent. It’s intentional. Structured. Controlled. Dangerous.
“The Invisible Countdown” feels like the sound of a band that has stopped chasing and started owning.
The accompanying video strips the spectacle back to bone. No gloss. No cinematic smoke and mirrors. Just Teramaze in their raw form — performance first, ego last. It’s a visual statement that mirrors the philosophy behind The Silent Architect: warts and all, take it or leave it.
Production-wise, the album is modern but never over-sanitised. There’s space. There’s breath. There are moments left human on purpose. No grid-suffocated perfection. No artificial sheen masking the pulse. In an era increasingly dependent on algorithms and manufactured precision, Teramaze have delivered something defiantly organic.
The Silent Architect is not anti-technology — it’s anti-dependence. It’s a raised middle finger to a culture leaning on AI to generate art instead of bleeding for it.
“The Invisible Countdown” is the sound of a band trusting their instincts over trends.
It’s progressive metal without apology.
It’s melody without compromise.
It’s Teramaze — fully realised.
No countdown clock required.
— Johnny Inferno
Quote: This is the sound i heard in my head many years ago, i think we have really mastered it on this album and The Invisible Countdown.
Dean Wells
Members
Dean Wells – Guitars / Vocals
Nathan Peachey – Vocals
Andrew Cameron – Bass Guitar
Nick Ross – Drums
Recorded at Wells Music Studios
Mixed/ Mastered by Dean Wells
Out Through Wells Music /
MVD Distribution Worldwide May 8th
Formed in 2001, Kraanium have spent over two decades cementing their status as pioneers of slamming brutal death metal. Over the years, the group released 6 full-length albums and more – with their latest release, 2023’s Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement, being their Unique Leader Records debut. Having toured extensively worldwide, performing at iconic festivals such as Brutal Assault, Obscene Extreme, and Las Vegas Deathfest, the band has built a formidable fanbase.
Now Kraanium enter a new chapter, welcoming Robin “Elfi” Schramm as their new vocalist.
Robin “Elfi” comments: “I’m beyond proud to be the new vocalist of Kraanium. It’s a huge honor to hit the stage with the band, tear it up live, and carry this next chapter forward together.”
Kraanium adds: “Behold the new vocalist of Kraanium. “After a long search, we’re excited to announce Robin ‘Elfi’ as the new guttural master! We’re pumped to have him onboard and unleash his brutality. We’re currently busy cooking up NEW SLAMZ in the kitchen but for now check out one of our favourite old school tracks…ROCK FILLED ORIFICE – re-recorded “
Next week, Kraanium will kick off their “Pacific Slam Tour”, hitting Asia, Australia and New Zealand starting March 20th. See below for all dates!
Kraaniumline-up:
Robin “Elfi” Schramm – Vocals
Mats Funderud – Guitar
Jason Varlamos – Guitar
Mikael Da Costa – Bass
Tobias Tellenbach – Drums
Chicago dream pop outfit Snowcuffs deliver a hypnotic rush with Burst, a track where shimmering dream pop textures collide with a sharp post punk pulse. Anchored by a driving bassline and reverb-soaked guitars, the song builds a dense, atmospheric momentum while the vocals remain raw and emotionally direct. Lyrically, Burst explores the breaking point of burnout—the moment when pressure, regret, and exhaustion finally demand release. Balancing hazy beauty with restless intensity, Snowcuffs craft a compelling sonic wave that feels both introspective and urgent.
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and cultural force Jill Scott and Live Nation Urban announces the highly anticipated To Whom This May Concern World Tour, a monumental global 36-date run across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.
The tour will kick off in Nashville, before traveling through major US cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Oakland, Washington D.C., and Scott’s hometown of Philadelphia, with international dates across the UK, Europe and South Africa to follow.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 AM local time and will end Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 PM local time. General onsale will begin Wednesday, March 11 at 10am local time at MissJillScott.com and LiveNation.co.uk
Access to Preferred Tickets is available to Mastercard cardholders in the UK on Wednesday 11th March at 10am. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.
Rooted in live musicianship, intentional storytelling, and the unmistakable warmth of Scott’s voice, the To Whom This May Concern Tour will center on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience. Each city will host uniquely curated shows designed to create deep, immersive connections between artist and audience.
“Creating unique experiences for people in every city is incredibly important to me,” Scott says. “Music is a conversation, and the stage is where we come together to share truth, joy, and the beauty of being alive.”
Renowned for live performances that blend power, intimacy, and authenticity, Scott returns to the stage backed by a masterful live band and delivers vocals that often surpass her recordings, reminding audiences why she remains one of the most revered voices in music. Known affectionately as “Jilly from Philly,” she brings warmth, honesty, and grown-and-sexy energy to the stage, leaving the “Beautiful People” uplifted, inspired, and reminded of the power of music to heal, celebrate, and bring us together.
The news arrives alongside Jill Scott’s critically acclaimed sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern, released February 13 via Blues Babe and Human Re Sources. Marking her first studio album in more than a decade, the project ushers in a powerful new chapter in Scott’s celebrated career. The upcoming tour will serve as a global celebration of both the new album and Scott’s enduring musical legacy.
Upon release, the album earned mass critical acclaim and debuted in the Top 10 across seven Billboard charts, including:
No. 7 — Top Album Sales
No. 4 — Top R&B Albums
No. 6 — Independent Albums
No. 6 — Vinyl Albums
No. 6 — Indie Store Album Sales
No. 7 — Top Current Album Sales
No. 10 — Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The project has already generated over 35 million streams worldwide
Across her full body of work, including specialty releases and compilations—the new album represents the ninth time Scott has entered the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, underscoring her enduring influence and artistry.
ABOUT JILL SCOTT Jill Scott is a three-time GRAMMY Award–winning, chart-topping powerhouse—singer-songwriter, New York Times bestselling poet, acclaimed actor, producer, and philanthropist whose influence has shaped soul, R&B, and Black storytelling for more than two decades. She broke through with the double-platinum classic Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1 (2000), followed by Beautifully Human, The Real Thing, and The Light of the Sun, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—a rare and defining achievement. Her fifth studio album, Woman, also topped Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, solidifying her status as a consistent chart force and cultural mainstay.
Most recently Scott returned with To Whom This May Concern, her sixth studio album and first in over a decade.
Beyond music, the Philadelphia native commands equal impact across film, television, publishing, and audio. Her screen credits include Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? and the upcoming Why Did I Get Married Again?, Get On Up, starring in and executive producing Highway to Heaven, and leading BET+’s The First Wives Club. She also hosts the award-winning Jill Scott Presents: J.ill The Podcast, continuing to elevate artists and shape culture with authority, purpose, and soul.
Riding the momentum of her previous single ‘Bad Routine’ – which hit #41 on the Countrytown Hot 50 airplay chart – Bianca Joulianou returns with ‘Cowboy Casanova’, a feel-good rush of classic-meets-modern country rock that captures the thrill of falling hard and fast.
Dynamic and electrifying, Bianca continues to carve out her space in Australian country music with a unique voice. On ‘Cowboy Casanova’, she leans into grit-laced guitars, driving drums and an undeniable hook, delivering a love song that feels both timeless and right on cue for now.
Produced by Jake Davey – known for his work on the audio desk or behind the camera lens with artists including Taylor Moss, Saralyn and Melanie Dyer – the track blends raw energy with polished restraint. Bianca says the recording process unlocked something new in her artistry.
“Working with Jakey Davey in the studio really brought this track to life. He knew how to harness the raw grit of the guitars and drums while keeping the vocals front and centre, so the emotion hits hard. The process felt like capturing lighting in a bottle, Jake pushed me to dig deeper, and the energy we created together made the song exactly what it needed to be”.
The song itself marks a daring creative shift. “Cowboy Casanova is a song that I never thought I would write, a bold new step that marks something entirely new for me as an artist. The writing process came so naturally to me, once I got the idea of the rhythm in my head, the words kind of just fell out on the paper”.
There’s an ease to ‘Cowboy Casanova’ – a sense of abandon – but beneath the swagger is intention. Bianca balances classic country storytelling with a modern rock edge, drawing comparisons to the confident femininity of artists like Ella Langley and Stevie Nicks, while keeping her voice distinctly her own.
A 2025 Semi-Finalist for Listen Up Music’s ‘The Songwriting Prize’, Bianca has quickly become one of the most compelling emerging voices in the scene. She has opened for artists including Rachael Fahim, Dylan Wright, Shannon Noll and Diesel – sharpening her live show in front of some of the country’s most loyal audiences.
Outside of music, Bianca works as a mental health support worker, helping people rediscover a sense of purpose and passion in their lives. That perspective – witnessing firsthand the power of creativity and reconnection – feeds directly into her songwriting. Whether it’s a bold, high-energy anthem or a vulnerable confession, there’s always a beating heart beneath the sound.
With ‘Cowboy Casanova’, Bianca Joulianou doesn’t just follow up ‘Bad Routine’ – she levels up. It’s confident, catchy and charged with a spark that feels impossible to ignore.
Romanian deathcore unit SpineBreaker premieres a new music video for "CVRSED LIFE", taken from his current album "YEAR OF TYRANNY", out in stores now.
Check out "CVRSED LIFE" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
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Frontier Touring is pleased to announce two shows from fast-rising Byron Bay three-pieceHEADSENDthis April, hittingSydneyandMelbournefor a pair of unmissable rock shows.
Built first and foremost as a live band, HEADSEND’s rise has been defined on stage – the band’s ferocious, up-close energy fuelling their rapid ascent. Having already stepped onto arena and stadium stages in 2025 alongside global heavyweightsToolandAC/DC, Rasmus King, Kyuss King and Bon Soric have sharpened their reputation through relentless touring, which also including supporting UK outfitWunderhorseon their sold-out Australian run.
It’s a trajectory earned the hard way: loud, direct sets that prioritise feel over polish and leave little distance between band and audience. Playing more than 40 shows across Australia in the past year alone, the trio now bring that same intensity back into intimate rooms for these two headline appearances in Sydney and Melbourne – part of a wider tour run that includes slots at The Great Escape in the UK, with additional UK/EU tour dates to follow.
Today’s tour announcement follows news of the band’s debut EPAngel Glands, arrivingMarch 27– preorderhere. The release features the ferocious tracks‘Stove’and‘Chugg’, alongside the recently released woozy anthem‘And Angel’. Drawing directly from the raw onstage energy shown during their recent performances, the EP channels the unfiltered intensity of HEADSEND’s live shows. Recorded live in-studio by Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots), the EP preserves the dynamics and physicality that have fuelled their word-of-mouth rise as a live act.
Frontier Members can get early access to tickets via the Members presale, which startsThursday 12 March (11am local time)– seefrontiertouring.com/headsendfor full details. Tickets will then go on sale to the public onFriday 13 March (12pm local time).
Building momentum the traditional way – in rooms, on stages and in front of crowds – don’t miss HEADSEND in Sydney and Melbourne when they hit stages this April.
HEADSEND
APRIL 2026
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
viafrontiertouring.com/headsend
Runs 24 hours from:Thursday 12 March (11am local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins:Friday 13 March (12pm local time)
ALL SHOWS 18+
** Also playing (not Frontier shows – check band website for info):
Friday 27 March – Howl and Moan, Byron Bay, NSW
Friday 3 April – Tracks Party, Torquay Surf Club, Torquay, VIC
Sunday 19 April – The Northern w/Helmet, Byron Bay, NSW
Friday 1 May – Tracks Party, Coollangatta Hotel, Coolangatta, QLD
Friday 15 May – The Great Escape, Brighton, UK
Morelia, Mexico-based blackened death metal band Sons of Asmodeus premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Get Out", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
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Welsh songwriter Gene Madoc steps into the spotlight with Revelation’s Dog, a striking blend of psychedelic folk and introspective storytelling. Rooted in raw, live-recorded performances, the track carries a stripped-back intensity that allows Madoc’s evocative lyrics and haunting melodies to take center stage. Drawing inspiration from literary voices like Kafka and Murakami as much as folk revival traditions, the song explores the modern obsession with self-help and the elusive search for meaning. Revelation’s Dog feels both timeless and reflective—an intimate, thought-provoking piece that favors emotional honesty over polished perfection.
