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Back to Yours feels the nightmares seeping all over the walls on, ‘Monster’

Posted on 2 May 2022

After recently discovering that she was actually a demon in disguise that almost broke their soul in half to be buried forever, Back to Yours struggles to close those scared eyes for a proper sleep on, ‘Monster‘.

Back to Yours is a Georgetown University-born 5-piece indie alt-pop/rock band who were formed by friends who have grown into a tight team from years of performing together.

”What began with Beatles covers and backyard parties has continued to evolve, as the band continues to write and perform in major cities up-and-down the east coast.” ~ Back to Yours

With a highly energetic soundscape that has your ears alert and your heart beating rather frantically, Back to Yours might be your new favourite band to play loud when you feel like listening to something with real intent, that isn’t too intense for those fragile eardrums.

”Grappling with themes of confusion, isolation, and the directionless feeling of entering adulthood in a constantly changing world.” ~ Back to Yours

‘Monster‘ from Washington, DC-based 5-piece indie alt-pop/rock act Back to Yours shows us a picture that has shattered glass inside and could destroy everything you thought was possible before. Sung with a superb class and featuring a catchy beat that will have you dancing, this is the track that we needed to hear in 2022.

With candid lyrics that lead us into this spooky story, this is a romance that could have ripped the heart out without you even blinking twice.

Listen up to this fine track on Spotify and see more news on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Daring for Glory sends a real shoutout to those who showed true friendship on the hard-rock gem, ‘Amnesia’

Posted on 28 April 2022

As they show us how easy it is to get lost for a while in this dark world filled with scary places of doom, Daring for Glory asks to be saved on their new single that might resonate with many on the hard-hitting ‘Amnesia‘.

College and High School friends, Daring for Glory, is a Northern Virginia-based 4-piece indie rock band that creates those stadium-filling anthems to make your jaw shudder with excitement at what you are witnessing.

”The music we create reminds people of Weezer or Foo Fighters with the diversity of My Chemical Romance.” ~ Daring for Glory

With the weight of the world on their strong shoulders, Daring for Glory show us what rock music should sound like in 2022 with a terrific track to turn up loud and proud.

‘Amnesia‘ from Northern Virginia rockers Daring for Glory is a juggernaut of a single from one of the most exhilarating bands around at the moment. Vocally they are supercharged and bellow out magnificently from the speakers with some nifty guitarist skills to truly admire. Dropping a 3-pointer to win our hearts, this is a single that you will find extremely difficult to forget.

In a world that needs healing and understanding to heal our shattered hearts, Daring for Glory has certainly got our attention and looks set for massive things if they keep up this ascending trajectory.

Listen to this hot new single on YouTube and see more news on their growing IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Irish folk/rock act Corner Boy shows us why the lengthy walk is worth it in the end on ‘Blackstairs Winter Snow’

Posted on 26 April 2022

Released from the much-awaited upcoming debut album due in October 2022, Corner Boy opens up the door and takes a long walk to find that true love that shall help you propel your soul into that calming content place on ‘Blackstairs Winter Snow‘.

Corner Boy is an Irish 6-piece indie folk/rock band who have put 18 months of hard work into this new project after previously touring many miles to get their music known.

”For almost a decade late-night driving, couch surfing and service station dinners fuelled Corner Boy’s ever-evolving foot-stomping ramble through the many pubs, clubs, rooms and ruins of every shape and size up and down Ireland and further afield.” ~ Corner Boy

Displaying that rare quality that you only feel when you close your eyes and completely let yourself free into their dynamic music, Corner Boy show us that true class and brings the world a special song to wholeheartedly embrace with love.

”Tying in with the song’s message, the video subtly explores the idea of going to any length or distance for the ones you love. As much of a mental journey as physical, we think the video and its central characters’ peculiar little odyssey personifies this experience in an interesting way accompanied with some beautiful imagery of Ireland thrown in for good measure.” ~ Corner Boy

‘Blackstairs Winter Snow‘ from Irish 6-piece indie folk/rock band Corner Boy, is a stunning video that shows you what to do if you truly love someone enough. Sung with incredible passion and performed with such stylish precision, this is a track that shall bring you to a highly reflective mindset. After all, the expedition may be long, cold and hard at times that soak your frigid feet, but it is ultimately worth it if you feel like this is the human of your dreams.

See this deep music video on YouTube and find out more on their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Shark Attack!! drop groovy new ocean-loving single to tan with on ‘Back To The Beach’

Posted on 24 April 2022

With a vibe so sunny it might cause you to put on sunglasses even if it’s pitch dark outside, Shark Attack!! helps us remember how fun the sea is on their latest mostly-instrumental jam sesh that helps you feel all fresh with, ‘Back To The Beach‘.

Shark Attack!! is a New Orleans, USA-based indie surf-rock band that forms such an ultra-positive vibe that enables you to flip your perspective back into smile-only climates.

”Know that feeling when you’ve been away from the Beach for a while and then you decide it’s about time to go…BACK TO THE BEACH??!! This song is a portal to that emotion.” ~ Shark Attack!!

Applying the sunblock and showing us where to chill under the umbrella, Shark Attack!! return with their fantastically signature style that shall get you sweating in cheeky delight at their undisputed awesomeness.

‘Back To The Beach‘ from New Orleans, USA-based indie surf-rock band Shark Attack!! is a lifeguard-lovin’ new track to have you packing your cap and remembering to load that sandy beach bat into your backpack, so that you may have the best day possible. With a happy vibe that is proper smile-filled, this is one of those experiences that you will find hard to ever forget. The energy is alive with only goodness and with summer energy flowing through the clouds to help us get that tan back, this is a terrific entry that shall assist us in seeking that much-needed day at the beach.

Listen up on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Plymouth-based psychedelic folk act Drakes Island show us that something undiluted can actually ‘Last’

Posted on 14 April 2022

With a wistful look at something so special that has stood the test of time despite the missiles that could have broken it in half forever, Drakes Island is in scintillating form with a nostalgic single to truly embrace closely with the human of your dreams on, ‘Last‘.

Drakes Island is a Plymouth, UK-based 4-piece indie psychedelic folk band that makes a wholesomely delightful sound that puts you into a better state of mind from whatever challenges you are facing.

”Their sound has been compared to artists such as A Blaze of Feather, Pink Floyd and Bears Den.” ~ Drakes Island

Drakes Island might be your new favourite band to look forward to after a long day of mind-numbing work. They remind us that it is actually possible to love like you deserve if two souls may connect as one and vow to be real with each other always no matter what. Soaring gracefully with only uncorrupted goodness and sweet butterfly kisses, this is a gorgeous single and one fit to be revered in any era.

‘Last‘ from Plymouth, UK-based 4-piece indie psychedelic folk band Drakes Island is a memoir about how a relationship that you hoped would be what you would be looking for, actually was better than you even comprehended. There is a serene daydream on offer here that will possibly find you smiling so calmly, as you close your exhausted eyes and feel so grateful for anything you have that has actually lasted the test of time. Sung with a tranquil style that has you moving your tired head slowly, this is a superb single made with that hygienic love to truly savour.

Hear this lovely new release on Soundcloud and see their vibe evolve on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Adelaide’s Orelia glides freely with their breezy new single, ‘Parachute’

Posted on 12 April 2022

Taking us to soar-filled pinnacles that make us sit back and allow our bodies to float naturally into an enchanting place of wonder, Orelia has assembled a single so calming that you will feel like your whole mood has been flipped into a better mindset on, ‘Parachute‘.

Orelia (pronounced Oh-Ray-Lee-Ah) is an Adelaide, South Australia-based indie 4-piece band who bring us a soulful mix of hope, love and loss in their own incredibly genuine way.

”Puts you in the driver seat of your first car, on your first road trip, to see your first love, feeling like you are floating on a breeze. Everything is new, vibrant and you want it to last forever.” ~ Orelia

Orelia is the kind of tranquil outfit that you tell your pets, friends and family about. They make much ear-pleasing music that ignites your smile to become alive again, with such kind lyrics and a tight beat to match, that shows you their genuine connection together.

‘Parachute‘ from the highly likeable Adelaide, South Australia-based indie act Orelia, is a body-moving-to-a-better-place type of single from a band who make that pure harmony you just want to hug all night. With crystal-clean vocals and a stunning vibe that will be caught kindly in your throbbing veins like when you kissed for the first time. There is so much sweetness inside this song that you might need to go to the dentist tomorrow, as they take us on a floating journey of love.

Life is so much better when you know that you are with your forever, as you hope that they truly feel the same as you too.

Hear a single that will cause your heart to flutter beautifully on Spotify and see more moves on their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Philadelphia-based gothic witch band 49 Burning Condors begs to be released from the blood-soaked claws of the devil on ‘Noonday’

Posted on 10 April 2022
Noonday by 49 Burning Condors

With a muddy mouth that is struggling to scream for help and a hauntingly ravishing vocal ability that will cause your whole body to shake unexpectedly, 49 Burning Condors startles our shocked speakers with a dynamic performance for the ages on ‘Noonday‘.

49 Burning Condors is an indie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based gothic witch 5-piece rock band who shake cores with skilful aplomb.

”We thrive off the myths of malefic witches, lustful gods, and unholy ghosts bound to the Swamp, slithering with its snakes, home and grave to human and beast alike.” ~ 49 Burning Condors

Torching up our enthralled imaginations with something rather uniquely brilliant and thrilling that should have you sleeping through nightmares tonight, 49 Burning Condors spark up the flares and awaken our minds as to what is possibly hiding in the sketchy shadows.

”Inspired by the storytelling techniques of Tom Waits, the deep, rolling lulls of Johnny Cash, and the otherworldliness of Karen Elson and Chelsea Wolfe, our music is meant to fracture reality with songs that each feel like their own horror — rotting with love.” ~ 49 Burning Condors

‘Noonday‘ from indie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based gothic witch rock band 49 Burning Condors, is an ear-slicing song that should please those who love something a bit more horror-like. There is so much to unpack here as this scary dream comes to life, as the dust shakes underground and this terrifying moment comes alive right before our aghast eyes. This is a track to play when the kids are at school or far away, as this is a shockingly sensational single made with such honesty entangled all over this haunting experience.

Hear this clinging single on Bandcamp and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Philadelphia’s Archpalatine shines a light on a romantic moment that is magnificently unforgettable with ‘Hypnotized’

Posted on 9 April 2022

With a locked-in-spell sort of vibe that might have you clicking your fingers and smiling happily at your new lover as you gaze into each other’s eyes, Archpalatine shows us that it is possible to find that special soul on the dance floor of your choosing with ‘Hypnotized‘.

Archpalatine is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based indie Histrionic-Cosmic-Soul band that makes a sterling stage-show type of experience that gets your whole body intertwined with stupendous effect.

”Archpalatine infuses his musical presentations with theatrics traditionally reserved for stage shows and are reminiscent of large-scale Broadway features — be they performed on a grand scale, in intimate rooms, or at the trendiest outlets.” ~ Archpalatine

Showing us why they are one of the most flamboyant underground bands around currently, Archpalatine is at its terrific best with a spectacularly entertaining display with a romantic song to get the pulses racing.

‘Hypnotized‘ from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based indie Histrionic-Cosmic-Soul group Archpalatine is a flair-packed single that will possibly have you getting your clothes ironed and your fragrance ready for action. There are sensational vocals on offer here that will warm your soul – while you look at this wonderful smile you see before you – as you make the first move and see what unfolds from there. Life is about taking calculated chances after all, as you never know what will happen if you try.

Listen up to this catchy single on Spotify and see the progression on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California rockers The Guitar and Whiskey Club are back with their signature aplomb-greatness on ‘Does Your Dog Bite’

Posted on 21 March 2022

Saucing the airwaves with something that might remind you of yesteryear, The Guitar and Whiskey Club break down the door with so much style that the crowd cheers in cheeky delighted excitement on ‘Does Your Dog Bite‘.

The Guitar and Whiskey Club is an experienced Ventura, California-based indie hard rock band that was founded by Jeffrey Donovan and are known for their dynamic stage presence.

”The group has already supported some heavies on the scene, including LA Guns, Accept, Vince Neil, The Iron Maidens, Geoff Tate, Dokken and Jack Russell’s Great White.” ~ The Guitar and Whiskey Club

Delighting our ravenous souls with this memorable performance up there with the best of 2022, The Guitar and Whiskey Club shows us their timeless quality yet again with their gritty vocals and skin-splitting guitar skills that shall inspire you to turn up the volume until your eardrums shudder.

‘Does Your Dog Bite‘ from Ventura, California-based indie hard rock band The Guitar and Whiskey Club, has a definite classic feel to it from all corners of this high-powered release. This is the kind of track that will shake your eardrums just the way fans of this genre like it, as the melodies take you to a simpler time that was all about the music and not the follows. Surging through with fantastic delivery and packed full with that extra piece of brilliant that seems to be lacking in current day releases, this is a track to get your blood rushing just right.

Hear the riffs that memories are made of on Spotify and check out their Facebook page for tour dates.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Winternom – True: Meet your new existential alt-indie playlist staple

Posted on 8 March 2022

The alt-indie-folk-rock newcomers, Winternom, are set to bring souls in from the cold with the standout single, True, from their sophomore album, The Cold or the Crowd. Sonically, the hazily sweet single sits between Elliott Smith and Pavement, with a few proto-punk-meets-psych-pop nuances.

Lyrically, the Ottawa, Canada-hailing artist comes into their own with their witticisms that walk the line between existentialism and affection in a way that pays ode to the Alt 90s while still delivering emotive modernism. Despite its overarching lo-fi vibe, the dreamy textures in True never resonate as brash. Instead, they keep the tones bright to contrast the less than sunny, deeply relatable vocal disposition.

True is now available to stream along with the rest of Winternom’s triumph of an album, The Cold or the Crowd via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast