Author: Djordje Miladinović
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Heavy Seas – By Degrees LP (Engineer Records)
By Degrees carries so much weight, emotion, and power at the same time. Heavy Seas distilled over a decade of melodic punk and emo core practice into a comprehensive collection of meaningful, soulful, marvelous songs. From the first notes and beats, it’s more than clear you’re dealing with the band working at the intersection of…
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Calathea – Flowers And Knives 12” (Engineer Records)
Calathea’s Flowers and Knives 12” hits you even before you know what’s coming up and remains in your ears long time after the last note comes to an end. The Spanish underground post-hardcore scene has never been short on intensity, but few releases this year balance rage and reflection with the precision, finesse, and sonic…
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Verse, Chorus, Inferno / Weekend Cigarettes – Weekend Inferno LP (Various Labels)
When two bands with aligned energy and vision collide, the result can either feel fragmented or, as with Weekend Inferno, perfectly symbiotic. Weekend Cigarettes and Verse, Chorus, Inferno created a body of work arriving as a cohesive statement about what melodic punk rock can achieve in 2025. Thirteen tracks across the skate punk, pop punk,…
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Datura – Songs From A Dark House LP (Engineer Records, Sell The Heart Records, Bat-Cave Productions)
Datura has never been a band to coast, and with Songs From A Dark House, they prove that they have moved beyond the tentative experimentation of their early EPs into the confident articulation of a fully realized sound. This sophomore LP, arriving three years after Arcano Chemical, finds the band embracing the shadows without succumbing…
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Middle-Aged Queers – Theater Of Shame LP (Engineer Records)
Middle-Aged Queers’ Theater of Shame hits hard from the first track. Oakland’s punk veterans have never hidden their personality, and this third LP shows a band that knows what it wants. The record is loud, playful, and confident, full of catchy riffs, strong rhythmic structures, and vocal harmonies that stick in your head even after…
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Dublin Duo T R Y S T E Explore Post-Rock And Shoegaze On “Vessel”
Irish dark-gaze duo T R Y S T E release “Vessel,” the final single from their upcoming EP To Rise You Seek The End (November 13). Combining post-rock, shoegaze, and post-metal influences, the track balances introspective build-ups with crushing emotional intensity. Ethereal vocals float over swelling synths and cascading guitars, culminating in a cathartic climax.…
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French Trio Ravage Announce Debut Album With New Single
French alt-rock band RAVAGE unveil “Demon Lover,” the first single from their self-titled debut album, due November 14 via Sérotine Records. The track combines raw sonic intensity with passionate emotional undertones, reflecting the trio’s adventurous approach to composition and improvisation. Featuring Anthony Laguerre (drums), Bastien Pelenc, and Mathieu Werchowski (violins), RAVAGE fuse electric savagery with…
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Long Island Punk Band Half Dizzy Preview Debut Album With “Darkest Days”
Long Island punk group Half Dizzy release “Darkest Days,” a melodic yet gritty new single from their upcoming debut album Yard Sale, out December 12 on Punkerton Records. Produced by Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls) at Little Eden Studios, the track combines punchy, anthemic guitars with emotionally charged lyrics. “Darkest Days” showcases Half Dizzy’s ability…
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Italian Indie Band Leatherette Preview Third Album “Ritmo Lento”
Italian indie outfit Leatherette preview their third album Ritmo Lento with “Hey There,” a fragile, intimate track blending minimalist vocals with languid bass, acoustic guitar, and saxophone. Suspended in a dreamlike atmosphere, the single explores obsession, melancholy, and resistance, highlighting the band’s willingness to confront vulnerability. Ritmo Lento promises a dichotomy of impetuous, catchy tracks…
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Torus Release Heavy New Rock Single “Solitary”
UK rock band Torus unveil their latest single, “Solitary,” marking a fresh chapter after lineup changes. Originally a bedroom project by Alfie Glass, the Milton Keynes trio embrace raw energy blending desert rock, psychedelic prog, and punk. “Solitary” was co-produced with Louis Perry and recorded during lockdown, merging crushing riffs, ethereal melodies, and introspective lyrics.…
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Detroit Rock Band Eva Under Fire Unveil First Track In Two Years
Detroit rock quintet EVA UNDER FIRE release “Awakening,” their first single in two years. Following tens of millions of streams, high-profile tours, and chart success, the track heralds a new creative chapter. Powerful, melodic, and cathartic, “Awakening” channels the band’s signature mix of intensity, catchy hooks, and emotional resonance. Known for performing alongside From Ashes…
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Melbourne’s Dirt Road Wave Release Self-Titled Rock Powerhouse
Naarm/Melbourne rockers Dirt Road Wave unleash their self-titled debut album via Golden Robot Records. With hard-hitting rhythms, razor-sharp guitars, and punchy vocals, the record channels late-night jams, social commentary, and the absurdity of modern life. Influenced by The Clash, MC5, The Saints, and contemporaries like Bad Dreems and Amyl & The Sniffers, the band bridges…
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