Matt Cruz – Am I Alone People keep insisting grunge is a relic of the past. Independent polymath Matt Cruz completely ignores that boring narrative. On his latest track ‘Am I Alone?’, he pulls the muddy, flannel-clad spirit of Seattle straight out of the dirt, but he refuses to rely on the basic three-chord rulebook. […]
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Beth Gladen – “Subdued Madness” “Subdued Madness” hits with urgency. Beth Gladen channels the frustration many Americans feel right now and turns it into a tight, punchy rock record. The theme is clear. Chaos outside. Pressure inside. A country drifting into darkness. And people stuck in their own heads trying to make sense of it.
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Love Ghost – Vengeance Love Ghost doesn’t ease you into Vengeance. The song hits immediately with loud guitars, fast momentum, and no space to settle in. It feels designed to grab your attention from the first second and keep pushing forward without letting up. There’s a physical energy to it that makes you want to
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Crawl by John Wars Crawl by John Wars takes a softer route and lets the mood lead. This pop rock-punk track doesn’t rush or shout. It stays calm, almost comforting, while still carrying forward energy. The melody is simple and easy to remember, the kind that sticks after one listen. The lyrics lean toward inspiration
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Nothing But Strangers by Sludder Nothing But Strangers by Sludder feels like a late-night drive with old thoughts you never fully shook off. This Italian melodic punk rock band taps straight into loneliness without turning it dramatic. It hits that early-2000s punk feeling fast. The kind that makes you want to move while quietly sitting
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AMa by floodlit AMa by floodlit feels like a debut that forgot it was supposed to play it safe. From the first note, you can tell this band knows exactly who they are. The sound hits big, cinematic, and locked in. Everything feels intentional, like five people breathing the same idea at once. Based out
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Throne by Matt Cruz Throne by Matt Cruz kicks the door open and refuses to apologize. This track leans hard into 90s grunge DNA. Thick guitars. Dissonant chords. Tight fills that sound like a band locked in the same room, actually listening to each other. No loose ends here. Coming right after The One, Throne
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Jenny X – Ambulance Ride Jenny X drops Ambulance Ride, and honestly, it’s the kind of track that sneaks up on you. From Gloucester, Massachusetts, these guys have been rocking the local scene for a while, and this single proves they’ve been paying attention. The song hits that sweet spot of alternative rock with a
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Journey // Destination is Raw Soul’s newest LP to date, and if I can be honest, his style of music is a breath of fresh air. We live in an age where, in order to reach the top, you have to rap in a fast-paced style, you need to have an overly used sample, and
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Out of the numerous hip-hop music drops and some track discoveries this summer, “The Conversation” by Quiz seemed to find its place on my top list of faves, and for sure, other listeners will agree with me on this. Quiz is a creative force, and there is no denying this. His power comes from his
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