Celtic punk inspired by rock'n'roll and a love for metal with Irish jigs and a cheeky bit of accordion thrown in for good measure. There's a lot to love about the sound of Johnstown, Pennsylvania band Lucky Lad Green.
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Denver solo artist Sharone has honed a powerful and melodramatic rock meets metal sound that's dripping with brooding darkness and intensity. It fuses her engaging vocals with heavy piano riffs and booming guitars.
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Belgian band Titans have honed a heavy yet melodic hardcore sound that aims to bring positive reflections on some of the darker aspects of life.
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Calm, melodic ambience meets dark, aggressive progressive rock with the intriguing, intoxicating sound of Michigan duo Tiny Tree.
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Gloucestershire trio Elessar formed as an emo/alternative band a few years back and are, in their words, "dropping the sad vibes of the past" to evolve to more of a rock/pop sound.
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A lack of local venues turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as The 5:55 made their name playing fraternity house gigs at college.
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The best punk rock and pop-punk should be fun to listen to, a bit silly and put a smile on your face, and Alabama band Pink For President offer up all of the above.
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Arizona rock duo 23 Valkyries offer up a medley of rock elements that jumps from catchy singalong tracks to tear-jerking ballads to screaming guitar solos. In fact, it's a sound they describe as "kind of like if Tom Petty met up with Dave Grohl for a beer."
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Exciting new German band Blossom Cult are on a mission to provide a safe retreat for those who feel trapped in the torn society we find ourselves inhabiting. They've honed an intriguing sound that's rooted in metalcore with elements of progressive rock and more.
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One of the more surprising hotbeds of great up and coming rock bands we've discovered in the last few years is Italy. And we've found another exciting new Italian rock band for you with Milanese quintet Break Me Down.
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