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Tag: grunge

Car Seat Headrest – ‘Nervous Young Inhumans’

January 16, 2018

‘Twin Fantasy’ was an album originally released in 2011 by Car Seat Headrest, a fourpiece from Leesburg, Virginia. Lead singer Will Toledo says it was never a finished work, and a new version of the album is set for release on February 16 and is available to preorder.

Progressive Metal Band ‘Next Door To Heaven’ Release Single ‘Exit Station’

January 8, 2018

Formed in St Petersburg, Russia, in 2014, Next Door To Heaven are primarily a progressive metal band whose musical style also stretches to alt metal and post grunge.

Ger Fox Sailing Merge Wexford Talent With Debut Self Titled Album

August 23, 2017

The self titled debut album from Wexford band Ger Fox Sailing is not what you first expect. Initially the listener might think they’re all grunge and inward looking, but a closer inspection reveals a quality album filled not with angst, but contemplation.

Rock Duo Red Aster Release Debut Single ‘Seven Years’

August 15, 2017

Released on 24 July, ‘Seven Years’ is the debut single from Australian rock duo, Red Aster, and comes ahead of their EP, out later this year.

The Burning Peppermints – ‘Don’t Try To Lie To Me’

July 11, 2017

The Burning Peppermints join the illustrious set of excellent music coming out of Birmingham, Alabama, with their blend of punk, grunge, and rock’n’roll in their new single, Don’t Try To Lie To Me’.

The Coathangers Are More Than A Girl Group With 60s Infused ‘Down Down’

July 12, 2016

Starting up in 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, The Coathangers had very modest ambitions, playing no-wave and irreverent garage rock. But the trio, who comprise Julia Kugel on guitar, Meredith Franco on bass, and Stephanie Luke on drums (all three take vocal duties), were serious about their craft, and that dedication made for incredible live performances, as well as infectious records.

Use The Sun Are ‘Springtiming’ With New EP

April 12, 2016

Denver Colorado four piece, Use The Sun, are an experimental band whose sound draws deeply from the well of rock: alternative, indie, math and even post.

Câlisse – ‘Stay’

March 20, 2016

‘Stay’ is the lead track from ‘Farewell Blacksheep’, the debut album from Portland Oregon band, Câlisse, which is out April 15 on Almabrain Records.

We’re All IIIZ With ‘Manic Pixie’

March 3, 2016

IIIZ (pronounced ‘Eyes’), a relatively new EDM band from Palm Desert, California (home of Coachella) are a very exciting band for a number of reasons.

First up, the quartet are aged between 14 and 18. Second, they are the first band to play EDM live onstage – an entire band making the music, as opposed to just a DJ. In doing so, IIIZ have effectively, in their innovation, created a new musical genre.

The Lost Poets Make a Welcome Return With ‘Insubordia II’

March 2, 2016

Sounding how Pearl Jam would if David Bowie was their lead singer, Sweden’s The Lost Poets are back with their album, ‘Subordia II’.

Birdman Culture are Back With ‘Death Ray’

February 16, 2016

With a grungy sound that owes as much to New Order as it does to Nirvana comes Birdman Culture with their new single, ‘Death Ray’.

Hand Drawn Maps Stop Running and Fly ‘Kites’ with New EP

December 28, 2015

LA-based indie rock band Hand Drawn Maps have really found their niche, bringing a distinct mix of indie-pop and surf rock to the LA scene.

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