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Liverpool’s The Shipbuilders howl rather terrifically at ‘The Moon’ with impressive vigour you can’t possibly forget

Posted on 5 March 2022

With a splendid song that has you thinking that you are in the middle of a movie that is about to show you the twist, The Shipbuilders are possibly at their absolute best on their new single that will have you looking far into something that fascinates the whole world called ‘The Moon‘.

The Shipbuilders is a Liverpool, UK-based rock band who make that type of cowboy-like sing-a-long wonder that will have you feeling so much better about life.

”Since releasing their first EP, ‘Something in the Water’ in 2016, the band have continuously expanded their sound and scope of influences to create a world where sparkling pop wonders are nestled between Spanish Civil War laments, gypsy arias, and chaotic, shambolic odes to drinking, death and everything in between.” ~ The Shipbuilders

Giving you the sense that they would love to share a cold one after the gig and have a laugh with, The Shipbuilders confidently assemble a riveting track that is right up there with one of the most passionately enthralling efforts of 2022 so far.

‘The Moon‘ from the original Liverpool-based rock act The Shipbuilders, is a party-loving, mood-swinging, drink-chugging gem that will have you feeling that you have just witnessed something rather special. This is a band to play loud when you are in the mood to let loose – and just take your heart and soul into a happier place – to launch your vocals into the sky until you feel the urge to close your eyes with a huge grin on your face.

Listen in to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The alt-rock powerhouse, Silence in Surrender, is ‘Coming Up’ in the first single to be released from their forthcoming album.

Posted on 4 March 2022

South West London’s riffiest prodigal sons of hard rock, Silence in Surrender, have teased what it is to come in their forthcoming album with the release of the first single, Coming Up.

As soon as I hit play, the virtuosic furore shunted me right back to the early 00s metal and hard rock scene; as the dynamic track progresses, they keep the instrumental curveballs coming with the infusion of thrash and the Seattle sound.

I never thought I would see the day when a track could appease fans of Mastodon, Bring Me the Horizon, Faith No More, Velvet Underground and Pixies simultaneously, but Silence in Surrender delivered that and a whole lot more with Coming Up. It appears that they’re the only one that got the memo about bringing the sex appeal back to rock too – the guitar solos should come with an X-Rating.

Coming Up is due for release on March 4th. You can check out the official music video via YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Magnapinna brought in the new wave of no-wave with ‘Party Rumours’

Posted on 27 February 2022
Party Rumours by The Magnapinna

With riotous vocal reminiscence to Against Me paired with their scuzzily volatile new wave energy, The Magnapinna’s single, Party Rumours, is just a few voltages short of taking a bath with a toaster.

The Magnapinna started as an online international outfit before evolving into an Ireland-hailing collective that has garnered positive press across the board. They have been lauded by Kerrang, who rightly observed the maniacally eccentric band are like no other.

The title single from their 2022 LP has all the party rock energy of Andrew WK’s Party Hard paired with the discordant punk edge of Dead Kennedys and lofty nuances of surf punk in the gorgeously layered backing vocals. The LP itself scales the entirety of the alt-rock spectrum in absorbingly visceral fashion and lets The Magnapinna’s Mike Patton influence shine through.

Party Rumours is now available to stream and purchase via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

LA-based metal band GreenblacK decides to say no to all the fake noise on the powerful ‘Not Today’

Posted on 26 February 2022

With their 3rd single that sizzles the speakers and heats up your emotions, GreenblacK vows to forever ignore those showoff types who are always exhibiting their minimal achievements with ‘Not Today‘.

GreenblacK is a high voltage Los Angeles, California-based metal band that is led by Haifa, Israel-born lead vocalist/guitarist Yohai Portal.

”Like every song we’ve written so far, the process was somewhat backwards. We first created the music and song structure, and only then did I start writing lyrics to what inspired me from the tracks we recorded. There are no specific rules on how to do it. It just happened to be how we flow naturally.” ~ Yohai Portal

GreenblacK sends us into a thoughtful place with a thumping track that is all about realizing that you are so tired of those fake jokers who seem to thrive in a social media world that can take you for a fool. The vocals here are rather full-paced and dispatches your whole soul in a dizzy space, with a soundscape that is raw and just a great listen as you nod your head in agreement with the sentiment portrayed.

‘Not Today‘ from bass-shredding Los Angeles-based metal band GreenblacK, is a fake-slashing effort that gets a topic off their chest that has been burning deep inside for too long. With so many humans trying to impress when they are actually just lying through life to get money and attention out of others, this is an important message that has you feeling so inspired by this extra loud experience.

Knowing what is real and what isn’t, is the vital key that will open so many doors that can lead you in different directions.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

San Raquel deliver sheer funk-rock salacious soul in their latest single, Redrawn Lines

Posted on 24 February 2022

The London-based alt-rock outfit, San Raquel, is in fine form once again in their latest single, Redrawn Lines. After forming a decade ago, they’ve continued to hone in on their eclectically absorbing experimental style that pulls in funk-rock, proto-punk and Hendrix style solos.

The seductive semi-crooned vocals in Redrawn Lines are sure to serenade any fans of Chris Cornell; in the instrumentals, there’s a untameably wild Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ style furore that raises Redrawn Lines to anthemic heights. With the warm guitar notes against the handclaps, steady rhythmic percussion and relentlessly dynamic basslines, it’s impossible not to drink in a little of the salaciously demure funk-rock energy.

Redrawn Lines is now available to stream via SoundCloud. It is the first single released from their new EP, Where You End, and I Begin, which is due for release on April 8th.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Californian rockers Carry-On Band give us what we want to feel better about life with, ‘3 & 1/2 Minutes’

Posted on 20 February 2022

Blessing us with their first original song release, Carry-On Band rolls in with their signature spirit and guitar-shaking style to give us what we need on the mood-lifting, ‘3 & 1/2 Minutes‘.

Carry-On Band is a Northridge, California-based 5-piece indie rock band who show us their experienced edge with a thoroughly old school revelation that might change your frown into a smile.

Showing us what a band should sound like in 2022, Carry-On Band hit all the right notes with a truly entertaining display that is all about giving the audience what they require to feel better about everyday life. With most people stressed out and feeling like the world is coming to an end, this is a welcome addition to our ears that needed a natural boost to come alive again.

‘3 & 1/2 Minutes‘ from Northridge, California-based indie rock band Carry-On Band, has us feeling rescued with a bass-slappin’ performance that might have you feeling like you can survive anything again. This is the high-energy vibe that we needed, as the passionate vocals and sterling solos wet the appetite just right. Plunging us into an enthusiastic state of mind that is ended off in style, this might be the wake up that we all needed to get that adrenaline rushing into our veins just the way we wanted.

Hear this brand new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Brazilian pop band New Unity escape the confusion from the current illusion on ‘Words’

Posted on 16 February 2022

As they swim quickly away from the utter perplexity that has engulfed something that was so strong before, New Unity wonders why it had to end this way on the emotional new single about those final ‘Words‘.

New Unity is a Brazil-based indie-pop band that rides against the normal tide and do what they feel is right to get their art out into the world.

“We are trying something else, different from what people are used to here.” ~ New Unity

Gliding high to get away from the demanding vibes that threatened to wrap around their priceless soul, New Unity has such calming vocals and a sound that will have you in such a ruminative mood – as you look up into the sky for guidance – on how to handle such a tough situation.

‘Words‘ from Brazil-based indie-pop act New Unity, is a single that might cause you to pause and think back to when you were in a position where you cared so much but had to escape from something that wasn’t real anymore. The passion is so vivid here from an outfit that performs with sure a caring attitude and shows us that sometimes you have to do what is right for your heart to truly be happy.

Listen in to this new single on YouTube and see more on the IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Louisiana-based rock band Mourning Moon impress with excellent debut single ‘Spirit Animal’

Posted on 14 February 2022

Dropped off splendidly from their upcoming debut album which is set for release on the 1st April 2022, Mourning Moon set the mood alight with their highly dynamic first single that will have you growling at the sky as the ‘Spirit Animal‘.

Mourning Moon is a Ruston, Louisiana-based indie-rock act that has been building their underground cult-like following naturally and are now ready to launch their music to the world like a thrusting catapult.

”Coming together to form a professional Rock Band back in 2020, the collaborative efforts of Mourning Moon were born out of a strong desire to make a living doing what they loved the most: playing music.” ~ Mourning Moon

Howling in a spirited way that sends spark-filled shivers all over your naked spine as it reacts to something so energetic as this really gritty effort, Mourning Moon might be your new favourite band. These likeable underdogs have clawed their way out of the sewers, showered, and are now ready for anything with their hungry eyes bright with the endless possibilities that are before them.

‘Spirit Animal‘ from Louisiana, USA-based indie rock band Mourning Moon, is a new age track that features ear-tingling (in a good way) solos and passionate vocals all about wondering about spreading your wings and gliding away to a better place. Symbolic really, as that is exactly what this high-flying band are doing as we speak. They managed to keep the momentum charging during the darkest times of this pandemic, so there is nothing that shall block their soaring accent to wherever they set their mind to.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more via their IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Texas-based family band The Formerly Misinformed feel that slow drift apart with ‘Why When Where’

Posted on 13 February 2022

Taken off their wonderfully-received 10-track album ‘All In A Dream‘, The Formerly Misinformed send us their 3rd single off this new project with a track all about wondering what happened to that once-bright spark on ‘Why When Where‘.

The Formerly Misinformed is a Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-alternative rock 4-piece family band that make a loving blend of authentic music that is nostalgically genuine.

”Stylistically, their music is rooted in sadness and isolation; themes they admit are often part of their favorite music.” ~ The Formerly Misinformed

Harmonizing in their various experiences from life as they see it, The Formerly Misinformed is such an authentic act that makes you beam brightly at the calming rhythm – and also feel sad – when you remember those laughs at the peak of your relationship. The varying emotions here are so enlighteningly vivid and rather special to ponder, from a group who have used their close bond to make a blend of music that is so warm and caring.

‘Why When Where‘ from Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-alternative rock family band The Formerly Misinformed, is a really reflective track all about how you feel the distance between someone who you care about so much. The romance has sadly flamed out and the love isn’t like it was, as you wonder what happened and contemplate on those happy times that seem way too far away.

Listen in to this new single on Soundcloud and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Liverpool rock act Murmurs are at their finest with the latest catchy rock-filled gem, ‘Wrong or Right’

Posted on 7 February 2022

Gliding sweetly into our awaiting playlists with a melodious track of substance that heats your soul into action, Murmurs wonder if that former lover will ever be theirs again on their fine new single, ‘Wrong or Right‘.

Murmurs is a newly signed Liverpool, UK-based 4-piece indie-rock band who make that catchy blend of music that is such an ear-soother that you just turn up all day.

”Taking influence from their favourite bands such as The Beatles, The Strokes and Talking Heads Murmurs have developed their own unique scouse sound.” ~ Murmurs

You feel a real connection when you put on Murmurs as they take you for a dreamy ride into a path that has you considering whether it’s all over in this once-strong love story, or if it is actually time to move on to happier waters.

‘Wrong or Right‘ from Liverpool, UK-based 4-piece indie-rock band Murmurs, is a speaker-happy single from a band on a mission to reach the top. You feel the hunger in these stunning vocals that are integrated with likeable lyrics, on a tasty soundscape that just sounds perfect for those summer festivals. On a story that will have you gazing at those old pictures when the love was at its peak, this is a foot-stompin’ track that will surely have you telling your mates about.

Wondering if things will ever be the same again, is a question that can bring you down if you let it consume you.

Lather into their new track on Spotify and see more vibes on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen