Introducing: Joe La Truite
Creeping out of the dungeons somewhere near Marseille we discover the intriguing psychedelic punk-metal sound of Joe La Truite, who introduce us to the concept of Zguen.
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Creeping out of the dungeons somewhere near Marseille we discover the intriguing psychedelic punk-metal sound of Joe La Truite, who introduce us to the concept of Zguen.
We love discovering bands that take us on conceptual journeys in music, so we found ourselves instantly immersed in the sound and ethos of cosmic rock solo artist The Crimson Voyager.
Montreal newcomers Steve Creep and the Wildcards compare enjoying their engaging rock sound to the experience of appreciating the look and sound of a vintage car, summarising it as “catchy, retro and melodic.”
Making music in the Ukraine, with the ongoing conflict started by Russia, is one of the most severe challenges we can imagine. But Ukrainian solo artist INVISIBLE KIDS is delivering great new music while providing critical support to the Ukrainian armed forces. In doing so, he offers up a raw and grungey metal sound that’s big on experimentation, and he describes as “atmosphere, concept, and groove.”
Canada-based trio The Kyle Jordan Project blends indie rock with modern rock influences in a sound that they describe as “fearless, real and connected” and began as a creative outlet for some devastating, life-changing news.
American guitarist, songwriter, producer and all-around music enthusiast Jared Hara offers up an engaging but intense metal sound that he aims to make relatable to all music lovers.
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.”
Tennessee band StopGap Solution aim to deliver a fresh take on nostalgic alternative rock and classic rock with an engaging, hooky sound they describe as “genuine, positive, energetic.”
Canadian band The Purple Helmets first formed back in 1988, becoming a big name across the country with their fetching songcraft and raucous indie power pop. But the band is back and making waves with a cool rock sound we intriguingly saw labelled as “Canadiana.”
London trio Foreign Shapes have honed an engaging indie-rock sound that offers a nod to 90s Britrock and 2000s alternative rock, and they describe as “nostalgic, atmospheric, and introspective.”
Brazilian band Baraka Palmer have crafted a deliciously engaging old-school rock sound that they summarise as “peated single malt.”
French band Make It Shine fuse rock and metal influences with touches of electronica to craft a fun, catchy but heavy-riffing sound that they describe as “energetic, melodic and bouncy.”