(Andy Synn takes a journey through a dying city with France’s Plèvre) This… is not the review I was supposed to be posting today. No, that review will now be coming next week, due to the fact that – just as I was coming to the end of the writing process – I was approached […]
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A pulsing new collaboration.
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Australian producer and songwriter Maxwell Byrne, who releases music as 1tbsp, returned this week with a head-scratching and hypnotic new single. “Wish You Luck” features Vienna-based artist Juanita Sohé Pereira Lillo, aka kid on air. The new track follows 1tbsp’s 2025 EP Hotel Living, and the recent singles “Pink Dress” and “Soulseek,” seemingly announcing a new era.
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Latest chart triumph follows Megadeth’s landmark #1 success in the US, Australia and Austria earlier this year
Frontiers Label Group is proud to celebrate another major chart achievement in 2026, as Swiss hard rock veterans Shakra have debuted at #1 on the official Swiss Albums Chart with their new studio album, “Just Live Loud!”.
Released on September 4 via Frontiers Music Srl, “Just Live Loud!” marks Shakra’s first album with the label and has now delivered an outstanding result on home soil, entering Switzerland’s national album chart directly at the top spot.
For the group, the achievement marks the second album to reach #1 on major national charts in 2026, following the extraordinary global success of Megadeth’s self-titled final studio album earlier this year.
Released via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK label, “Megadeth” debuted at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 in the United States, the legendary band’s first-ever #1 album in their native country, while also reaching #1 in Australia and Austria. The album additionally secured Top 5 positions across the U.K., Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand.
Serafino Perugino, President and CEO of Frontiers Label Group, commented:
“Seeing Shakra reach #1 in Switzerland with their very first album for Frontiers is an incredibly proud moment for all of us. We believed strongly in this album and in the band, so to see ‘Just Live Loud!’ receive this kind of response in their home country is extremely rewarding. Coming after the incredible worldwide chart success of Megadeth earlier this year, this is another very special achievement for our company, in the year in which Frontiers celebrates its 30th anniversary.”
“For three decades, our goal has always been to work with great artists, believe in their music and give them the strongest possible platform to succeed. Whether we are working with one of the most influential bands in the history of metal or with an outstanding European hard rock band like Shakra, that commitment remains the same. I am extremely grateful to the artists who put their trust in us, to our team and partners around the world, and, most importantly, to the fans who continue to support this music”, he added.
Shakra returned with renewed fire on “Just Live Loud!”, an album fuelled by massive riffs, soaring melodies and the unmistakable chemistry that has defined the band for more than three decades. Combining the spirit of classic European hard rock with a heavier and more modern edge, the record represents both a celebration of the band’s history and the beginning of a new chapter. The album’s message is captured in its title: an invitation to live without hesitation, embrace freedom and pursue life with passion and purpose.
“Just Live Loud!” is out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
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MIKEY BALL & THE COMPANY continue to rise with their new single, Warning Signs, out now. The track is taken from their upcoming album, Keep The Fire Burning, due Thursday 24th September. Rooted in heartland and classic rock, the band have crafted an album that warrants your attention. We exclusively spoke to Mikey and asked him for a track by track breakdown of the album:
WARNING SIGNS
How many red flags did you ignore? This explosive track really leans on the frustrating honesty of hindsight and how we oftentimes end up with more questions than answers. Simple on the surface but subtly infectious, an early favourite for those who heard the early mixes.
PRESSURE
The simple but impactful riff, the double guitar solo, sometimes the old playbook still has lots to offer. Soundtracking a story of systemic and situational frustration. Born from feeling the deeper questions about what life is and what life could be and if there is a better future out there.
RED SHOES
A song born out of a sense of urgency that runs right through the track. Visual lyrics over a rhythm that really drives home the urgency, with an uplifting overarch and infectious hook. A song for those who still believe it really is that simple.
NO TIME TO LOSE
Showcasing the bands dynamic range over the shedding of preconceptions for a more honest and to the point approach. The only regret of those who find the right company is that they did not find it sooner. With an outro designed to inspire you to singalong.
LONG GONE LOVE
The first song written after 2022’s ‘Through The Night’, serving as the through thread between the past and the new. A song about a building driven desperation to move on despite being caught up by the power of a shared favourite song.
QUEEN OF HEARTS
There’s a melancholic feeling that’s hard to describe, but this song sits in the peace of that feeling. From witnessing quiet moments in contemplation. To a personal confession of admiration. This song serves as the disarmed heart at the centre of the album.
PATRON SAINT OF THE BROKEN HEARTED
Written for a friend, but this is a song for those who choose not to let failures, doubts, pain and cynicism turn them insular. For those who chose to use the lessons they’ve learned the hard way to help others. The hopeful message to close out this album over a rousing triumphant chorus.
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They’ve also got an expansive new vinyl set of their catalog available for pre-order too.
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Prolific Finnish DIY crew Letterbombs have a fearsome, majestic take on their metallic screamo. Our own Chris DeVille has a line about their Bandcamp notifications exploding into his inbox. Good line! That’s why I’m stealing it here! Today, Letterbombs’ tour of the global underground continues, as they’ve teamed up with another peer for another very cool split.
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