German band Smii aim to have the listener expecting the unexpected with a catchy and edgy brand of dirtpop that they describe as "fresh, relentless and unexpected."
Introducing: Dreams Don’t Sleep
German band Dreams Don't Sleep have crafted a high-energy pop-punk sound that harnesses heavier elements and they describe as "energy, enthusiasm and nostalgia."
Introducing: Monashee
German band Monashee offer up an infectious fusion of downtuned guitars, rapped vocals and catchy choruses in an alternative metal sound that they describe as "powerful, emotional and playful" or, alternatively, "could be worse."
Introducing: Zugar
German band Zugar fuse engaging vocals and heavy riffing in a diverse groove metal sound that they describe as "groove-driven, heavy and uncompromising."
Introducing: Bestiarium
Gather round our virtual campfire and let German band Bestiarium scare the bejeesus out of you by delving deep into the realms of mythology, tales of monsters and eerie beings of the night.
Introducing: The JEALS
German band The JEALS fuse pop punk and hardcore elements with an activist mindset, standing up against racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia and environmental pollution in a sound they describe as "alternative, political and unconventional."
Introducing: Veion
German band Veion are on an intriguing mission to fuse raw emotion and melodic beauty with rushing heaviness in a diverse metal sound they describe as "heavy, melodic and deep."
Introducing: Mostly Under 3
German studio project Mostly Under 3 combines classic rock power with modern production, with a heavy focus on groove and atmospheric soundscapes.
August New Music Round-Up: CF98, DoorShan, LAFAYETTE, LohArano, Nordstahl, True Devil & Zatokrev
This August music round-up features bands from France, Germany, a brand new country for us in Madagascar, Poland, Switzerland and the United States. So get your weekend started early with a batch of everything from pop-punk and rock to extreme metal from these seven exciting new bands.
Introducing: Fighting Chance
German band Fighting Chance have honed a powerful metalcore sound oozing in energy and aggression with a melodic edge that they describe as "raw, melodic and relentless."