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  • Listening Now : m.c. travel – the freedom to be reckless

    m.c. travel hit the sweet spot between catchy alt-hip hop and emotionally charged storytelling on the freedom to be reckless, a vibrant, hook-driven track bursting with personality, momentum, and infectious energy. Built around dynamic verses and an absolutely killer chorus, the song balances sharp lyrical delivery with a carefree, almost euphoric atmosphere that instantly sticks in the listener’s head. The production moves with confidence and color, giving every melodic moment room to explode naturally.

    Bold, addictive, and packed with replay value, the freedom to be reckless feels tailor-made for repeat listens and late-night drives alike.

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  • THE SISTERS OF MERCY Announce Australian Tour

    The Sister Of Mercy are bringing their dark craft to Australia.
  • Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Matt Sebastian (5/24/26)

    This week’s “Dark Wave” featured music by The Sisters of Mercy, Tones on Tail, 1919, KFMDM, Bauhaus, The Mission, Pink Turns Blue and more.

    The post Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Matt Sebastian (5/24/26) appeared first on Slicing Up Eyeballs.

  • OCEAN GROVE Announce National Tour

    In 2026, the Oddworld returns to home soil, with OCEAN GROVE today announcing their Oddworld Underground Australian Tour this August, joined by special guests CANE HILL (USA), who will return to Australia for the first time in a decade this year, as well as DEFICIT and BLINDER. Commencing on Thursday 13 August in Perth, OCEAN GROVE will unleash captivating chaos with audiences in Adelaide, […]
  • “Can this possibly be the perfect rock album?” Deep Purple climb an early pinnacle on Machine Head

    Machine Head was the album that set the template for Deep Purple’s entire future direction
  • THE PRETTY RECKLESS Drop New Single

    The Pretty Reckless have just dropped Dead God.
  • Listening Now : King Hay – All Along

    King Hay channel vintage rock spirit into something vibrant and immediate on All Along, a groove-heavy psych-rock burner fueled by deep basslines, swirling organ textures, and magnetic emotional tension. Built around the chaos and intensity of a toxic relationship, the track balances raw energy with hypnotic atmosphere, pulling listeners into its immersive rhythmic flow. King Hay’s blend of timeless psychedelic influences and modern rock urgency gives the song a distinctive character that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly alive.

    Powerful, moody, and irresistibly groovy, All Along announces the band’s arrival with confidence and swagger.

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  • DARK MOFO Announce Winter Feast Stallholders

    The stallholders for the Dark MoFo Winter Feast have just been announced.
  • DIMMU BORGIR Unleash New Single

    Dimmu Borgir have just unleashed their killer new single As Seen In The Unssen.
  • Delusions of May 2026 – Part 3

    Every Monday morning, Still in Rock kicks off the week with an article featuring a bunch of new releases. At the end of each month, I dedicate a playlist to the best of these articles (link). Don’t miss out and join Still in Rock on Facebook (here), WhatsApp (here), and Instagram (here). Cheers.
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    Mrs Magician – Spiritual Hangover
    LP, Swami Records, 15 May 2026
    [indie surf rock]
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    In one sentence: Only California knows how to surf so perfectly between slacker indie rock and teenage pop.

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    Cola – Cost of Living Adjustment
    LP, Fire Talk, 8 May 2026
    [indie rock]
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    In one sentence: Your favorite band’s favorite band is back.

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    Natural Child – Wooden
    LP, Natty Child Music & Benny Divine Music, 22 May 2026
    [country folk rock]
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    In one sentence: They’re back, still playing that slightly country folk rock somewhere between J.J. Cale and timeless classic rock.


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    xray xeroxx – Off With Their Heads
    EP, Goodbye Boozy Records, 20 May 2026
    [garage punk]
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    In one sentence: Fun, trashy; once again, garage punk exactly the way we like it.

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