Colorado duo Safety In Sleep offer up levels of emotional rock goodness that will have you channelling your inner 2000s emo and post-hardcore self in a sound they describe as "emotional, dynamic and relatable."
Introducing: Safety In Sleep
On The Radar: Crooked Royals, Le Rox, Mostly Under 3, Oceans On Orion, ODC, Profiler, Re:O & S.Y.G.M.A.
Our latest edition of On The Radar brings you brand new music from new rock and metal bands we've interviewed from around the world. This month, our collection of new releases brings you new tracks and a new EP by bands hailing from France, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the US.
Introducing: Kittenhead
California band Kittenhead have crafted a playful, pop-tinged rebellious and inclusive punk sound they describe as "authentic, thought-provoking, FUN!"
Introducing: Before We Sink
New York band Before We Sink take us on a nostalgic trip back to the good old days of late 1990s and early 2000s punk with a catchy melodic punk sound they describe as "To. The. Point."
Introducing: BORDER
Polish duo BORDER have crafted a deliciously catchy sound that toes the line between emo, grunge and pop-punk without wanting to be tied to any specific genre.
New Band of the Week: Abnorm
North East trio Abnorm offer up a feisty, punky rock sound that blends emotive storytelling with punchy riffs, and they describe as "fierce, alternative and empowering."
New Band of the Week: Start From Scratch
Glasgow newcomers Start From Scratch offer up a feisty and entertaining modern twist on late 90s and early 2000s alternative emo-punk and alt-rock, which they describe as "sexy, depressing and fun (not necessarily all at the same time!)"
Introducing: Halfway Down
Minnesota trio Halfway Down offer up a lively and diverse punk meets metal sound that they describe as "huge, dynamic and sad."
Introducing: gloomy june
San Francisco's gloomy june tell us "you probably have to be a little emo" to enjoy the sound of their hooky indie meets synthpop meets pop rock sound that they describe as "sad, gay, friends." Luckily for them, we're all at least a little bit emo.
Introducing: The Nude
New York band The Nude began with vocalist Luke Bergstedt addressing an existential crisis that left him asking himself "are you a musician or not?" during the pandemic. But the thrilling modern rock'n'roll sound the band has honed since, by combining elements of metal, funk, punk and the blues, ensures question marks are no longer required.
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