Holding Absence Virtualise Post-Hardcore on ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’
On ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’, Holding Absence update post-hardcore closer to the broader hyperpop movement, yet every choice seems tailored to their roots.
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Long Goodbye’s Evolution Becomes Imitation on Their New EP
A Whispered Promise of Failure sees Long Goodbye cut the fat from their sound, but lose some of the elements that made them stand out.
Loathe Lace Metal with Soul on ‘A Stranger to You’
Loathe changed the face of metal six years ago. With a new sound in tow, are they still capable of reaching those heights with A Stranger to You?
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘driving home 2 u’ Is More than a Road Trip
Doubling down on her songwriter image, Olivia Rodrigo makes a pop star rite of passage of her own with driving home 2 u.
CAPYAC’s “Ooeeooeeoo” Is Funk-Lathered Nu-Disco
Los Angeles electronic duo CAPYAC dance their way into “Ooeeooeeoo”, the final single from their forthcoming album CAPYAC FOREVER.
Hear Brazilian Amazon Rivers in Jonh Cabano’s “Guitarrada Amazônica”
Seventeen years after its release, Jonh Cabano’s classic of Brazilian guitarrada paraense is finally available to stream. Hear “Guitarrada Amazônica” now.
The Fluids – “New Land Sale” (audio) (premiere)
Nothing says New York like loud, cutting edge rock and the Fluids offer a textbook case on a new single.
Blue Sails – ‘Blue Sails’ (album stream) (premiere)
Wisconsin brothers leave school, retreat to the woods and emerge with psych-soaked collection of songs filled with surprises.
Gasoline Lollipops – “Soul Mine” (audio) (premiere)
Gasoline Lollipops continue to innovate by melding folk sentiment with punk provocation.
Alexis Babini – “Everybody’s Drunk But Me” (audio) (premiere)
Everybody needs an anthem, including the man or woman with everyone's car keys.
Dan Reeder – “Nobody Wants to Be You” (audio) (premiere)
Dan Reeder's "Nobody Wants to Be You" could be the soundtrack to a 1950s film noir, but one in which you never see the femme fatale.
Avi Jacob – “New England” (audio) (premiere)
Avi Jacob weaves a story of heartbreak and traveling home in this cozy, gospel-tinged Americana tune.