The Chris Ruben Band – Money
Release Date: 28th June 2024
The Chris Ruben Band graced the summer with new track ‘Money’, a vibrant, high-energy 2000s rock-inspired anthem that will delight fans of the likes of Feeder. The song kicks off with an infectious groove that immediately hooks the listener and from there there’s a tightness to the band that implores a smile adorn your face. Charismatic vocals that are full of personality perfectly complement the track’s upbeat tempo.
Lyrically, ‘Money’ explores themes of financial struggle delivered with a sense of urgency and authenticity that resonates deeply. There’s a timeless feel to ‘Money’ that will appeal to everyone that has ever had to live paycheck to paycheck…or worse.
Cairo Station – Menace
Release Date: 13th June 2024
‘Menace’ by Cairo Station is a dark and gritty track that begins leaving it’s impression from the very intro. The lead vocals are immediately entrancing through both their rawness and the sheer emotion that comes out of them, perfectly capturing the song’s ominous vibe.
Perfectly contrasting the erraticness of the vocals is a controlled and at times ploddy drum beat and fuzzy riff that ties all of it together. The result is a track that feels born in the 70s, updated through the 90s alt-rock era and refined in 2024. This Irish band have so much to offer. Get on board now!
myclownshoes- Temptation Is A Weapon
Release Date: 3rd May 2024
It’s almost half a year since ‘Temptation Is A Weapon’ by myclownshoes was unleashed on the world with its modern indie punk vibes. The Kentucky band had some time away but are now back with their emotive lyrics, painting a vivid picture of the battle between willpower and desire. Tight instrumentation throughout sees soaring riffs laying the bedrock for a dynamic and engaging soundscape.
Myclownshoes blend elements of rock and alternative music, resulting in a track that is catchy at the forefront but certainly isn’t one-dimensional. Five years have certainly not been wasted if this is what returning feels like. There’s so much room for more from these.
Black Note Graffiti – The Source
Release Date: 27th September 2024
Michigan based Black Note Graffiti recently released their latest track and it’s one that will see a band that are barrelling forwards at an almost unstoppable rate. Fans of Deftones should certainly be excited about ‘The Source’, a track that, if anything, is more accessible and with strong lead vocals feels like an evolution of their sound.
There’s an intensity that runs though ‘The Source’ from the very start. As the track develops the alt-metal vibes combine with an almost industrial tone that ends up creating an encompassing vibe that will have you hitting repeat on the track multiple times.
Senpais – Not Even Close
Release Date: 10th October 2024
German melo-death metal in the form of ‘Not Even Close’ by Senpais sees a chugging riff enter the ear passages before a combination of 80s thrash and noughties metal is created. From the very start you’ll be wanting to start pointing out the influences, but luckily ‘Not Even Close’ doesn’t feel like a rip off of any of them, more a tribute to the biggest names in metal over the past few decades. If you need a song to start building up neck muscle strength, this might well be it.
Epsom Salts – Burning Memory
Release Date: 11th October 2024
British post-punk noise-rockers Epsom Salts are going about things their own way. Drawing inspiration from just about everywhere, they’re creating chaotic music you try to pigeonhole at your own peril. High energy in places, stomping in others. Frantic vocals are replaced with dramatic wails, ‘Burning Memory’ is a bit of a rarity these days in that it just feels a little bit different. Underappreciated currently, go give them some love.
Had Sandy – Vacant
Release Date: 11th October 2024
The debut EP from Had Sandy dropped yesterday with ‘Vacant’ being part of the filling of the six-track release. Despite their relative inexperience, ‘Vacant’ as a track and the wider record If They All Miss You have a sense of maturity that belies said inexperience. The Brighton emo four-piece are bringing guitars you can strut to with vocals you’ll go hoarse trying to imitate and combine that with a tone of despair. Get this one loud and spent a couple of minutes wondering if the fuzzy guitar is going to blow you speakers.