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  • Listening Now : ultraljud – atmosfären

    atmosfären by ultraljud drifts in a slow, hypnotic haze, built around minimal, one-chord guitar patterns that quietly evolve over time. The layering of analog synths and organ textures adds a soft, enveloping warmth, turning repetition into something immersive rather than static. There’s a subtle tension beneath its calm surface, a feeling of motion without urgency, where each small shift carries weight.

    It’s understated but deeply atmospheric—a meditative piece that rewards patience and invites you to sink into its restrained, introspective flow.

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  • SKINDRED: ‘You Got This’

    Earache Records April 17, 2026 https://earache.lnk.to/YouGotThis Skindred are a band who have never shied away from voicing their concerns and grievances through their music. While said my some to be bordering on being political per se or overtly opinionated, frontman Benji Webb also never backs down from from confrontation, allowing his music to do the […]
  • CHARLOTTE WESSELS’ The Obsession Announces 2027 EU + UK Headliner Tour!

    Just a few days after CHARLOTTE WESSELS and her band, The Obsession, have returned from their biggest tour to date—joining Epica and Amaranthe on the Arcane Dimensions Tour and performing in arena-sized venues across Europe—the Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer shares the next highlight of her remarkable career: CHARLOTTE WESSELS will take The Obsession on their first headline tour […]

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  • CRYSTAL LAKE Announce PK From PROPMTS As Guest Vocalist For Australian Tour

    Australia is in for a special treat as PK, frontman of Japanese/Korean juggernauts PROMPTS, will join CRYSTAL LAKE for their tour supporting OF MICE & MEN. PK’s journey is definitely unique. He grew up in Korea, where K‑Pop dominated everything, but he and a small circle of friends were die‑hard metalheads. They bonded over blasting […]
  • Listening Now : IKAD! – Sequoia

    Sequoia by IKAD! unfolds as a fluid, intricate instrumental that balances technical precision with emotional flow. Rooted in math and post-rock sensibilities, the track moves through shifting patterns and bright, interlocking guitar lines that feel both playful and meticulously crafted. There’s a natural momentum to it—complex without being overwhelming—where each transition feels earned rather than forced. It’s the kind of piece that invites both close listening and effortless immersion, blending musicianship and atmosphere into a cohesive, quietly captivating journey.

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  • Listening Now : Lia Veyn – Ballad of Love

    Ballad of Love by Lia Veyn is a powerful, anthemic alt-rock track that immediately pulls you in with its soaring hooks and polished, high-impact production. The vocals feel emotionally charged, and the whole arrangement is built for maximum engagement, hitting all the right moments with precision. At the same time, there’s a noticeable AI-crafted sheen throughout—everything feels almost too perfect, too controlled—slightly distancing it from a more raw, human edge. Still, it remains a striking, highly engaging listen that knows exactly how to land.

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  • DEDPAN Are Back With A Fresh Track ‘I (DON’T) WANNA GO OUT’

    DEDPAN first got together in 2024 to battle apathetic, “deadpan” culture with with high energy punk music. Soon after, they released their debut album, DEDPAN and began playing around their home town of Sydney with bands such as FANGZ (Sydney), Haters (Brisbane), and Scud (Melbourne). After spending some time in the studio, DEDPAN have returned […]
  • Listening Now : Conor Miley – Raise Your Red Flag

    Raise Your Red Flag by Conor Miley channels a raw, live-wire energy, capturing the tension and urgency of a band fully locked in the moment. Built around a more direct, unfiltered sound, the track leans into tight interplay and dynamic push, letting the performance breathe without overproduction. There’s a restless undercurrent throughout, as the lyrics confront division and ideological rigidity with a sense of frustration and clarity. It feels immediate and human, driven by connection rather than polish—a bold, stripped-back statement that gains its power from collective intensity.

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  • HANDS LIKE HOUSES Announce EP, Drop Single ‘Dead’

    Canberra rock heavyweights Hands Like Houses have announced the Lótus EP, set for release on Friday, May 22 via Civilians. The announcement arrives alongside their new single DEAD, a dysphoric offering that deepens the dark and moody world they’ve been building across recent releases. Melancholic and compelling, DEAD is about admitting how often we manipulate […]
  • “It was the first keyboard solo I’d heard on the radio for a very long time”: The Marillion song that proves Mark Kelly’s genius, by Adam Wakeman

    Ozzy, Sabbath and Purple contributor says Fish and co were the first prog band he beyond dad Rick’s work with Yes