Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Australian band Twilight Idols use the power of alternative rock to deliver their deeply philosophical message. They draw on melodic rock and 80s influences with sombre songwriting to craft an alluring gothic sound that they describe as “dark, melodic and overcoming.”
British quartet Strayers offer up a nostalgic infatuation of alternative 90s and 2000s sounds and aesthetics that aims to be equal parts tongue-in-cheek fun and emotionally wrought. The band have crafted a deliciously feisty and grungey sound that they describe as “raw, catchy and loud.”
Fully DIY New Zealand quartet Say Or Do have crafted a diverse hard alt-rock sound that blends atmospheric textures with powerful riffs and they describe as “energetic, vibey and powerful.”
Long Island band heavy on the heart. offer up a deliciously edgy but catchy alternative rock sound that they describe as “raw, emotional and heartfelt” and “for the beautifully broken.”
Croatian band Media Stres offer up a feisty alternative rock sound that combines elements of garage and hard rock and they describe as “energetic, explosive, diverse.” Media Stres, who are … Continue reading Introducing: Media Stres
Italian band Cult Of Aurora aim to bring a touch of 2000s nostalgia with a distinctive brand of alternative rock meets modern metal that they describe as “introspective, energetic and mystic.”
French rockers ADORE offer up a dramatic, diverse sound that fuses alternative rock with electronic elements and they describe as “energy, power and electric.”
In recent months, we’ve been using music discovery platform Groovr to find new rock and metal bands from all around the world. However, sometimes the bands don’t respond to our requests, so we put together a quick review of those that go unanswered.
Liverpool band Detroit Run is on a mission to redefine modern alternative rock with an infectious sound that they describe as “anthemic, bouncy and crushing.”
Kent rockers Karobela aim to get you dancing on your toes with a catchy indie rock, disco and electronica fusion that boasts soaring melodies and heavy riffs.
There’s something almost magical about the haunting melodies and intensity of South Carolina’s Olive Dares The Darkness, who explore the darker sides of life in an alternative rock meets dark wave sound that they describe as “irreverent, exploratory and ambitious.”
Alternative rockers Hana Piranha have crafted an intriguing sound that fuses heavy guitars, orchestral arrangements and dark lyrical content and they describe as “dark, genuine and intense.”
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