New York newcomers Half Dizzy offer up a fun and catchy punk sound that transports us back to the good old 90s skate punk with a fresh twist.
Introducing: Half Dizzy
New Band of the Week: The Escape Artist
Hull band The Escape Artist have honed an intense and immersive yet extremely diverse melodic hardcore sound , which they describe as "aggressive, atmospheric and emotional."
Introducing: Wolftopia
Finnish band Wolftopia offer up a thrillingly dark melodic death metal sound that perfectly marries aggression with emotion.
Introducing: Summer Years
California newcomers Summer Years have honed a catchy pop-punk meets punk rock sound, which they describe as "catchy, pensive and cathartic." The Oceanside, San Diego band began with Nick Lanari (vocals and guitar) and Mike Liorti (bass and backing vocals), who met when their respective former bands played a show together at the SOMA San... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Borderline Toxic
London-based but rather international newcomers Borderline Toxic offer up a riff-based, catchy rock sound that draws on funk influences and they describe as "gritty, ballsy and triggering."
Introducing: Finger Tight
West Auckland quintet Finger Tight are putting the New Zealand punk scene on the global map with their engaging and feisty pop-punk sound.
Introducing: Threads
International musical collective Threads sees musicians from Australia, Chile, Greece and New Zealand combine in Berlin. The result is a delicious groove-laden yet melodic post-rock meets metal sound that they describe as "atmospheric, progressive and groovy."
New Band of the Week: Stereotyped
The same week as we recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the greatest album of all time (Nevermind, obviously), we were introduced to a Manchester band being referred to as "Britain's answer to Nirvana." So we knew we had to see what the fuss was all about.
Introducing: April 21st
Brazilian band April 21st have honed a gripping, intense metalcore sound that they describe as a mission to "sound heavy, play fast, and be as aggressive as we can" while spreading a positive message.
Introducing: Rough Dreams
Tennessee rockers Rough Dreams have honed an infectious brand of grunge-infused punk that transports us back to the good old days of the 90s with a little early 2000s emo thrown in for good measure.
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