Author: Djordje Miladinović
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Calico Palace – Golden Days EP (Engineer Records)
Pop punk has always had a peculiar resilience. For decades, it has been dismissed, ridiculed, and written off as immature or disposable, yet it survives each wave of cultural amnesia. Why? Because in the right hands, pop punk can be more than sugar-coated riffs and catchy refrains. It becomes the soundtrack of youth, longing, and…
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Born Infected – Year Of The Rat CD EP (Engineer Records)
Dutch hardcore unit Born Infected returns with their new mini-album, Year of the Rat, delivering a concentrated blast of modern hardcore that perches the line between old-school and new-school sound. Eight tracks of ruthless energy, crafted with intent and confidence, make this one of the most vital releases on the modern European hardcore scene, a…
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Positive Reaction – Past Mistakes CD EP (Engineer Records)
It has been a while since a hardcore release landed on our pages that feels this alive, urgent, and rooted in tradition while still carving its own style. Past Mistakes, the latest EP from Cardiff’s Positive Reaction, is a rock-solid statement of intent from a band that has clearly spent years mastering its craft. With…
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Premiere: Death Of Youth Drop New Video For “Fix Your Heart Or Die”
Thoughts Words Action is thrilled to premiere the brand-new video for Death Of Youth’s “Fix Your Heart Or Die.” Serving as the first single from their forthcoming album Nothing Is The Same Anymore, out February 16, 2025, the track is a powerful statement on trans rights and a fearless critique of governments manufacturing moral panic…
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“Heavy Sounds In The West” By Hans Verbeke And Onno Hesselink (Earth Island Books)
Heavy Sounds in the West is one of those rare instances where music history insists on dragging a place into its rightful spotlight. With a detailed, almost obsessive devotion to detail, Hans Verbeke and Onno Hesselink have constructed a monumental document of how heavy metal and crossover hardcore culture detonated in the unlikely soil of…
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Hathors Drop New Single “Seen It All Before”
Swiss rock trio Hathors return with their blistering new single “Seen It All Before,” now available on all major platforms. Following a German tour stop in Freiburg, Wiesbaden, and Schweinfurt, the band heads back to Switzerland for Up In Smoke Festival in Pratteln. Crank the volume and dive in.
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Fetish 69 Bring Back Classic “Kickback” With Video And “Purge” Reissue
A true classic returns, Fetish 69’s Purge standout “Kickback” is streaming now, complete with its original 1990s video, once aired on music TV. Fans can also pre-order the upcoming double vinyl gatefold edition of Purge via Noise Appeal Records, shipping ahead of its October 24, 2025 release. Don’t miss this industrial cult revival.
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The New Mourning Share Studio Live Session Of “Meaningful Song”
The New Mourning have released a fresh live studio clip for their track “Meaningful Song.” Capturing raw energy and heartfelt performance, the video showcases the band’s emotional depth and musicianship. Available now on their official channel, it’s another reason to revisit their catalogue and discover their evocative, live-driven sound.
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Shiner Release New Album “BELIEVEYOUME” Via Spartan Records
Spartan Records has released BELIEVEYOUME, the powerful new album by Kansas City rock veterans Shiner. After over three decades of evolution, the band delivers heavy yet melodic songs exploring aging, relationships, and self-deception. The record is available now on vinyl bundles via Spartan Records and across all major streaming platforms.
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Sleepwalk Unveil Remastered Single “Flesh”
Chicago’s Sleepwalk have reissued their breakout LP Splatter on vinyl for the first time, with a remastered version of “Flesh” and an acoustic b-side of “Hit The Ground.”
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Check Out “someday” By Silk Daisys
Atlanta dream pop band Silk Daisys announced their debut LP alongside the release of shimmering new single “someday.” Fans of 90s 4AD classics like Lush or Cocteau Twins will find familiar textures in the band’s lush soundscapes and atmospheric melodies. Blending hazy guitars with emotive vocals, Silk Daisys are quickly carving out a place in…
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The Sleights Announce New EP “Atari”; Share New Single “Earthworms”
Colorado Springs punk rock mainstays The Sleights return with Atari, a four-song EP dropping October 24, 2025. Known for explosive live shows and raw hooks, the band continues its high-energy streak. Lead single “Earthworms” arrives with a gritty DIY video directed by Jarrett Barnes, capturing storm-soaked visuals that match the song’s emotional weight. Since forming…
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