All rise for the KING OF SWEDEN’s prog rock beauty, ‘The Bay’

‘THE BAY’ – out now via Golden Robot Records – is the second offering from Finland’s prog rockers KING OF SWEDEN, and the second song culled from the band’s forthcoming, sophomore album. The song explores themes of dealing with the past, of places and people, while reflecting on the emotions of letting go and moving…

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Kanashibari – ‘Splash Happy’

Based out of Tokyo, Japan, self-titled ‘Anti-heroism metal rock band,’ Kanashibari’ CONNECT: カナシバリ OFFICIAL WEB SITE (kxnxb.com)

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BLACK NOTE GRAFFITI take it right back to The Source

OUT of Ann Arbor, Michigan, BLACK NOTE GRAFFITI return with the sledgehammer of a single ‘The Source,’ a song featuring their trademark intense sound, and introspective lyricism. ‘The Source’ occupies itself with the turmoil of self-destruction, portraying a graphic picture of the internal battles faced while caught in the relentless cycle of addiction, highlighting the…

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“Think Courtney Barnett meets Patti Smith.” SAMANTHA JOSEPHINE confirmed for huge 24:1900 virtual music festival.

THIS week’s MUSICLOVEMUSIC’s featured 24:1900 virtual music event artist is SAMANTHA JOSEPHINE from Christchurch, New Zealand. “We’re thrilled Samantha Josephine will be joining us for 24:1900 on December 21st, an event which we believe is the world’s first 24-hour virtual music festival featuring independent acts,” said Mark Gee from festival founders and organisers, 122 Music Management….

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Southend’s STRANGERS return with ‘Parasite,’ a biting look at failed love

SOUTHEND’s indie rock quartet STRANGERS are back with a look at the less discussed sides of relationships with new single, ‘Parasite,’ released via Golden Robot Records. “’Parasite’ is about the darker side of relationships that no one likes to talk about,” said the band’s George Sanders. “We wanted to capture that feeling of being stuck in…

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BERRY’s stars align on new single, ‘Turn on your Radio’

FROM his forthcoming solo debut album ‘In Hope Our Stars Align,’ Irish singer BREN BERRY releases ‘Turn On Your Radio,’ a melodic love letter to the power of music. “When I was kid, I spent a lot of time in The Liberties with my Aunt Norrie who was a massive Elvis Presley fan and introduced…

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Trip hoppers L’Entourloop prepare to bop, all over the shop

L’Entourloop and their old school reggae, hip-hop fusion, have just announced a four-date mini-UK tour next month, with gigs in Bristol, Liverpool, and London. The shows will see L’entourloop perform tracks from their huge back catalogue, as well as latest album, the 20-track, ‘La clarté dans la confusion.’ The success of previous albums ‘Chickens in…

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ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND: Blinded by the Lights

STUTTGART’s metalcore outfit ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND celebrate their new lineup by releasing a inspiring cover of The Weeknd’s, ‘Blinding Lights.’ “The two new guys Joshua and Kim are bringing a whole new energy and influences to the band, that are really refreshing, said guitarist and vocalist, Lars Köke. “We all have the feeling that with…

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Swedish gloom rockers AVATARIUM break fresh ground with extraordinarily beautiful new single

SWEDISH doom and gloom hard rockers AVATARIUM have released the jaw-droppingly beautiful ‘Between You, God, The Devil and The Dead,’ the title track from January 2025’s new album. “Sometimes it feels like being a true musician today is being a part of an underground resistance movement, resisting a culture that wants our brains and souls…

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SINGLE OF THE WEEK: EARLY JAMES ‘Steely Knives’

EARLY JAMES releases third album, ‘Medium Raw’ via Easy Eye Sound on January 10 2025, with video single ‘Steely Knives’ now available. ‘Medium Raw’ offers intelligent, playful, and occasional fiercely rocking original songs, producing a sound that thrives on a gritty, lived-in, real-world ambiance. But after recording his first two albums at Easy Eye Sound…

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