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OTHERNESS
Genre: Rock
"....A continuous thread through the fabric of Alexisonfire is the state of otherness. Otherness drew us all to spaces where a band like this could be formed. We attract the type of individuals that have all felt the sensation of being strange or unique. Perceived or otherwise, otherness has followed us through childhood, adolescence, and into our adult lives. It drives our tastes and proclivities. It bonds us with ourselves and others. And make no mistake, even at our most domestic and mundane moments, we are true outliers. —Otherness mission statement..."
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BARRIERS
Genre: Rock
"...The new single explores a past relationship while showing off the musical diversity that will define their upcoming album. The song is a mixture of modern punk that calls to mind American acts such as Machine Gun Kelly and nothing. nowhere, while adding a '00s nu metal vibe...."
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MAYBE THERE'S NO HEAVEN
Genre: Rock
"...Distilling their sensational and storied career into 10 crunchy and instantly memorable bangers, Maybe There's No Heaven is Short Stack's most honest work to date and the truest reflection of their mateship and musicianship...."
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THE PRICE OF DREAMING
Genre: Rock
"...Grand Rapids metalcore up 'n' comers Hollow Front have announced their new album The Price of Dreaming, arriving May 27th via UNFD...."
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FREE FROM HARDTIMES
Genre: Rock
"...While Twin Void has caused an outbreak of wildness throughout the tracks, the whole idea behind the album was to release the band’s feelings about the whole COVID situation, the passing of so many great musicians...."
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PEOPLE LIKE PEOPLE
Genre: Rock
"...16 years after their last release, the band has announced the new album People Like People. The record — their fourth — arrives on May 20 via Tooth & Nail...."
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A LIFESAVING MANUAL
Genre: Rock
"...Enveloped in a filmic score of life-saving diagrams, text and day-to-day encounters, A Lifesaving Manual contemplates how caring for each other and our world is caring for ourselves...."
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NEON NOIR
Genre: Rock
"...VV's debut album Neon Noir is scheduled for release in early 2023; belonging to the same forlorn world of woe and whimsy once conceived and governed by Valo in HIM, VV arrives with additional nuanced notes of a fine aged Cabernet...."
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DOPAPOD
Genre: Rock
"...With musical influences that range widely from metal to jazz and americana, and drawing inspiration from artists like Medeski Martin & Wood to Pink Floyd, Dopapod has created their own hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica...."
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TRIGGER
Genre: Rock
"..."This song has a timeless rock energy, and with the incredible talents we got to work with, this three-minute film truly captures the song's entire soul. We wanted it to have the essence of a comic book or a graphic novel, like Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison."..."
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OUTTA SIGHT
Genre: Rock
"...Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the band—Ewan Currie, Ryan Gullen, Sam Corbett, Jimmy Bowskill, and Shamus Currie—were, like the rest of us, confused, cast ashore, and feeling isolated during COVID, but their output during that time produced the grooviest, simplest, and most penetrating album of their career, Outta Sight...."
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THE STARS WILL LOOK DOWN UPON US
Genre: Rock
"...Drawing from 90's emo, Touché Amore, and Title Fight, Montclair combines your favorite pop punk elements with new-age melodic hardcore to produce gritty songs that are meant to be played loud and have you jumping. Inspired by the ever-changing state of our world, the band removes the rose-colored glasses to highlight the importance of taking care of yourself mentally through their hard hitting beats and their authentic, raw lyrics...."
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UP IN THE AIR FOREVER
Genre: Rock
"...Perfectly complementing the nostalgic flavors of the track, the "BORED" music video also features plenty of throwbacks like Discmans and old-school video games alongside the larrikin tinges... ...Writing this song was the perfect way to funnel our pent up energy and irritation into something cathartic and positive — much like the entire album...."
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ALL FOR THE SONG
Genre: Rock
"...Out today, All For The Song finds the two-decade-and-running band keeping their bluegrass soul and rock and roll spirit alive and well—just with a dash of Crystal hot sauce and a pinch of Filépowder added for good measure...."
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ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
Genre: Rock
"...a classic album from some hitherto other Seventies timeline, fronted by a virtuoso vocalist and master guitarist, around whom a tight-knit band of compadres gel..."
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LIVE AT THE PALLADIUM
Genre: Rock
"...On August 6, 2021, three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage unleashed a streaming event that took fans by storm. The event took place at The Palladium in Worcester in the band's native Massachusetts, which has been the site of many iconic KsE shows throughout the band's history. The performance setlist consists of 2019'sAtonement in full, along with their 2000-released, self-titled debut album in full — with some fun and unexpected surprises along the way!..."
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GOODBYE SWEET DREAMS
Genre: Rock
"...Largely electronic, Silent Figures explores themes of isolation and personal turmoil with hypnotic dance beats and hook-filled music that explodes with counter-points of joy and hope...."
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OTHERNESS
Genre: Rock
"..."...Sans Soleil" features earnest and deeply heartfelt lyrics penned by guitarist Wade MacNeil, with an impeccable vocal performance from Dallas Green... The album features 10 new songs including the explosive first single, "Sweet Dreams Of Otherness" and previously released "Reverse the Curse..."..."
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LIVING WITHOUT DEATH'S PERMISSION
Genre: Rock
"..."...Bristol, UK-based band RXPTRS — who blend rock, metal, punk, and hardcore with a seamlessness that is enviable, creating something that is unique that seethes with boundless energy — recently announced their forthcoming album Living Without Death's Permission..."..."
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SO LONG
Genre: Rock
"...Marston has been on a journey of self-discovery, and with the help of therapy, meditation, and cannabis, his empathic creativity comes shining through the lyrics of every song on So Long. The Credible Sources are equal parts roots rock backing band and high-flying, improv-ready aces. Truly a whole greater than the sum of its wildly capable parts, the band is known for its intricately-woven guitar parts, tight and compelling bass and drum grooves, and pure, emotive vocals, a sound that garners comparisons to The Grateful Dead, moe., Wilco, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and more...."
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BIG DREAMERS
Genre: Rock
"...after almost two decades since their last release, Carolina’s favorite rock and rollers the Blue Dogs are back in the game with the release of a brand new full-length album, Big Dreamers. Produced by accomplished guitarist and longtime Blue Dogs fan—and at times, guitar player—Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit), Big Dreamers marks a long-awaited comeback for the band...."
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UNIFY
Genre: Rock
"...Unify, the guys in GRAMMY-nominated funk sextet Lettuce have been sending not-so-subliminal messages with their music (and album titles) for going on three decades now. Their newest effort, Unify, however, showcases exactly what the band has been working towards all these years; not just the unification of humanity through music, but also the coming together of each member to make the band’s most powerful, funkiest form to date...."
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FORCE MAJEURE
Genre: Rock
"...Hollywood — a world of wonder, glamour, and fantasies come true. Or is it? With their new single and the accompanying video, H.E.A.T deal with the question of appearance and reality, the standards created by the media, and the pressure that especially weighs on the younger generations...."
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MILLION DOLLAR SPACE
Genre: Rock
"...Five years after their debut full-length “Dabble Heavy”, Nonstop To Cairo return with their sophomore offering “KAI”, which once again showcases the Long Island outfit’s irresistible blend of rock, rap, ska, funk, and punk...."
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DISCOLORATION
Genre: Rock
"...‘Discoloration’ has the soulful songwriting of the golden era of folk and country fused with the mesmeric guitar sounds of garage rock...."
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HERE'S WHAT YOU COULD OF WON
Genre: Rock
"...A behemoth of a band on and off stage, thanks to the Hastings scene that nurtured them, their best songs explore racism, in-work poverty, mental health, violence, frustration, and all-consuming love with honesty and humor. All their songs come studded with barbed wire hooks, bristling with the juddering shock of lived experience, and the cathartic thrill of a balled-up fist relaxing into an air punch...."
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SOMETHIN’ TO BELIEVE IN
Genre: Rock
"...This rock song is a hug, like a parent or friend reaching down to pick you up out of a hopeless pit. The story will remind you of some of the saddest days of your life, days filled with disappointment and heartache, but also splashes the naivete of hopefulness throughout, giving you something to believe in - yourself...."
