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Sick Love ‘My Man’

Dublin’s Sick Love have released their new single ‘My Man’. The track is taken from the bands  forthcoming debut EP and they are touring Ireland and the UK this month to support its release. Their track ‘Gun in Your Pocket’ has now topped 800K streams on Spotify and they have just signed a deal with one of the most successful Sync companies in the US joining a roster which includes Wolf Alice, Kodaline, The 1975, James Bay etc.

‘My Man’ takes Sick Love’s invigorating sound to new blistering heights as they stomp all over your ears with sass, attitude and utterly exhilarating instrumentation. Its a dark battering track that bubbles and boils to its explosive crescendo creating an intense listening experience as the refined crashing guitars weave between a rooted driving bass line. The pummeling drums create a turbulent foundation for the guitars and bass to smash into and ricochet off creating a wonderful rough and tumble texture while Rebecca Geary’s powerful luring whispers seduce before exclaiming into the harsh crescendo. Sick Love tease with a sublime push and pull intense soundscape, blending vaporous tones with utter anarchy and desperate mania. It’s fiery and sharp as the band lacerate and bruise relentlessly throughout before they bring the crescendo to epic almost cinematic proportions. ‘My Man’ is a powerful display from Sick Love. each component part from this four piece ( from the shredding guitars, pounding drums and powerful vocals) blend perfectly together to create a blasting, raw wall of sound with enticing melodies and breathtaking instrumentation. A must listen.

Stream ‘My Man’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, New Music, Rock, Rock and Roll

New Valley Wolves ‘Snake Spit Venom’

Dublin rock duo New Valley Wolves have released their fiery new single ‘Snake Spit Venom’. 2019 has been a massive year for NVW with high profile supports including six nights on tour with ex QOTSA and Kyuss legend Nick Oliveri, shows with UK rocker Jamie Lenman and their own headline tour. Not to mention the release of their critically acclaimed single ‘All You Do Is Talk’ and two blistering shows supporting Holland’s finest De Staat, who have shared the stage with the likes of the Rolling Stones.

‘Snake Spit Venom’ is a raging, fermented deadly concoction of frantic blues rock with huge dust-laden riffs that whack you in the face and leave you astonished. New Valley Wolves’ raw, dry sound is kicked up a notch as the listener is consumed in the gritty, dirty riff-mania that this duo execute so effortlessly. With pounding drums that bulldoze throughout with ground-shaking ferocity the band grab your ears in a relentless grip of diabolical, unbreakable proportions. It’s a clever well crafted number with an explosive, rough wall of sound carefully encased to minimize the destruction while the vocals spit acid-dipped lyrics with a howling command that will both thrill and chill you to the core. ‘Snake Spit Venom’ is a vicious exhilarating assault on the senses that leaves the listener thirsty for New Valley Wolves’ infectious, rock-filled delirium. 

Download ‘Snake Spit Venom’ through the links below 

Itunes: https://apple.co/2OdrlxT

Google Play: https://bit.ly/2KpJbwF


Author : Danu

Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

C’nergi ‘Hope and Paradise’

Reading Rock artist C’nergi has released his new single ‘Hope and Paradise’.

‘Hope and Paradise’ is a vibrant indie rock track which presents C’nergi’s passionate songwriting with equal parts grace and power. With a twinkling piano feature the track flutters on an ethereal atmosphere while the intricate experimental rhythms add a unique texture to the track. The guitars stride and drift with an 80’s classic rock dramatic persona and swagger. ‘Hope and Paradise’ is filled with tender verses and explosive choruses to create a rich listening experience. C’nergi’s raspy vocals coat the catchy melody in emotion as the track develops into a power rock ballad. ‘Hope and Paradise’ is a fantastic follow up to his last single ‘Give Light’, released in August 2018.

Stream ‘Hope and Paradise’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Karma Vulture

LA-based moody rock trio Karma Vulture are relatively new players on the rock scene, but they are kicking it off with a proper bang, introducing their debut single ‘Karma Vulture’ through an edgy little vampire visual with a fun twist.

‘Karma Vulture’ announces the band with dirt stained gritty riffs and a luring beat as the track creeps into its roaring chorus. With a rooted brawny bass line and powerful vocals this track was crafted for blasting from the speakers. It’s a lean mean mammoth with slinky instrumentation and swagger dripping from its raw seams. ‘Karma Vulture’ is a strong debut track – the band hold their own frenzied heavy sound with Royal Blood – esque flirtations to create one thrilling, dark tune. The melody seeps and creeps with velvety smoothness and sensuality against a blistering debauched background. With opaque guitar lines enticing and whining between the tempting drums Karma Vulture have created one rip-roaring number that is sure to be epic live. Keep an eye out for these guys. 

Watch the video for ‘Karma Vulture’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, EP Review, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Distant Blue ‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ EP

Nottingham alternative rock band Distant Blue are set to release their Debut EP ‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ on October 25th. With refined instrumental intricacies smooth steamy melodies, gripping lyrics and chaos-riddled soundscapes ‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ is explosive and unforgettable in equal measure. Distant Blue blend their fiery boisterous alternative rock in dark sultry tones with opener ‘Tongue Tied’. In ‘Lucid Liar (Novocaine)’ beefy riffs drizzle on steaming bass lines which develop into one aggressive smasher. Muscular riffs, riot-inducing breakdowns, and ferocious choruses batter your head from every angle with the instrumental interlude of ‘blue.noise’ providing only a brief relief. The tracks on this EP build superbly to dizzying crashing crescendos that are sure to be epic live. Distant Blue have created an EP made for the live setting. With their gritty edge in the more hardcore rock sounding ‘Come and Join The Party’ and blistering take on a emotional number ‘Opiate’ the band roll out everything you need to mosh, bounce and jump to in one brisk exhilarating EP. Switching between a creamy tone, a robust, ferocious growl and rapid almost spitting rap, frontman Ed Binding presents himself as a versatile and engaging vocalist. The guitars glitter with character throughout the EP. They twinkle with sensitivity through the verses in ‘Opiate’ while smashing and crashing throughout the choruses. The guitars add a majestic yet robust quality to each track allowing the pulverising, energetic drums and bass to create that rich and vibrant foundation.

‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ is a sublime debut sure to ignite the mosh pits. Distant Blue are gaining momentum with their punchy and straight to the point tracks which are jam packed with catchy powerful choruses and meaty hooks. ‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ EP is an engaging listen and doesn’t disappoint. 

‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ is set for release on October 25th. For more you can follow Distant Blue on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDistantBlue/

You can also pre order ‘MYMINDISOUTOFME’ here https://lnkfi.re/mymindisoutofme

Stream ‘Lucid Liar (Novocaine) below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Rat Face Lewey ‘Comfortable’

Alternative rock three piece Rat Face Lewey have released their new single ‘Comfortable’ ahead of the release of their sophomore album, ‘The Fall Of Man’, on Friday 6th September. Rat Face Lewey were originally formed back in 2010 by brothers Jonny (lead vocals/guitar) and Mav (bass) with Gregg on drums.

‘Comfortable’ is a battering alternative rock track as Rat Face Lewey douse their sound in rich melodies intricate guitar work and pounding rhythms. The track flows fluidly on a smooth melody while raspy vocals express the passionate lyrics as the gritty backdrop adds a beefy mosh ready foundation. With punchy drums and crashing guitars that soar, slice and shred through the darkened soundscape, it’s an adrenaline rush of moody rock. The growl-like backing vocals add a rough quality to the track as the guitars meander between glistening innocence and sharp lacerations against the buoyant rhythmic backdrop.‘Comfortable’ is another vigorous number from Rat Face Lewey.


Stream ‘Comfortable’ below 


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Follow No One ‘Fear No Evil’

Heavy Rock duo Follow No One have released their new single ‘Fear No Evil’. This is their 2nd single of 2019, following on from their last effort ‘Your Time of Dying’, released in March which has been nominated for Best Rock Act/Best Rock Song at the 2019 JMA Awards in Nashville.

‘Fear No Evil’ is an abrasive rock track that blends Follow No Ones hard hitting sound with groovy elements to create an invigorating number. With intricate guitar work entwining between the pounding drums and powerful vocals this track is mighty in every aspect. The shrilling guitars crunch, crash and soar over the rough backdrop adding flurries of finesse and grandeur between the chaos. The chorus is dynamic and anthemic as the song goes from high point to high point without any lag. It’s a power rock track that swarms in to rush adrenaline into your veins – an enjoyable and exhilarating listen.

Stream ‘Fear No Evil’ below


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Skyfever ‘Burning Hands’

Irish rock band Skyfever have released their new single ‘Burning Hands’. This searing gritty number blazes through with Skyfever’s ballsy rock in all its glory. Blistering guitars lacerate through pounding drums and scorching synths as the band showcase their prowess and swagger in one hell raising tune. With a darkly coated backdrop, powerful expressive vocals and rooted bass weaved generously into an epic synth feature its a dramatic tune from the start. The dynamic chorus, teasing sister verses and shrilling solo showcase the bands ability to refine their sound and blend it perfectly for maximum impact. The thumping beat and vocals alone could summon the dead while the dazzling glossy soundscape and raw rock brutality beaten into this edged track creates a thrilling contrast.This shredding riff driven track curls and coils rock and synth to create something truly special. Skyfever are ones to keep an eye on. 

Stream ‘Burning Hands’ below


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

New Valley Wolves ‘All You Do Is Talk’

Dublin rock duo New Valley Wolves have released their new single ‘All You Do Is Talk’. Comprised of Jonny Lucey ( vocals/guitar) and Baz Joyce ( drums) New Valley Wolves have toured extensively around Ireland, UK, Netherlands and Canada since releasing their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Refusal is our Weapon’ in 2015. They have become festival favorite’s for their raucous and high energy live shows. In April 2018 ‘Cut-Throat’, the first single from their ‘Gospel’ EP went straight to #1 in the Irish Rock charts. New Valley Wolves have also toured with ex-Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss bassist Nick Oliveri as well as rock legends Black Stone Cherry.  

‘All You Do Is Talk’ builds on New Valley Wolves’ fiery, enraged sound as they batter the track in their signature lancing guitar riffs and savage drums. This band has a knack for creating a hell raising, blood curdling tune. ‘All You Do Is Talk’ ferments beneath a gritty slick riff while a pounding rhythm creates the perfect backdrop for summoning your inner demons. It’s a catchy, dark track with intricate guitar elements weaving between the acute riffs while Baz Joyce’s’ drumming pummels through your skull with relentless groove infested stamina. Jonny Lucey’s authoritative vocals howl through the stomping beat, wild and mercilessly while the crashing and powerful wall of sound created by this duo compels you to mosh and go absolutely crazy. These guys have crafted one raw mean machine of chaos in ‘All You Do Is Talk’.

To celebrate the new release New Valley Wolves will be playing a run of shows you can catch the band live at:

July 13th Crane Lane, Cork

July 26th Cow Bay Belfast

August 3rd Fibber Magees, Dublin

Stream ‘All You Do Is Talk’ below 


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Photo Credit : Anastasia Mitchell

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Primyl Vinyl

Fresh off the back of BBC Radio 6 and BBC introducing support and sold out shows in South Cumbria and Yorkshire, Primyl Vinyl have released their second single, ‘Halftime Entertainment’. This kinetic infectious track is a smooth silky number driven on high powered rock with silky indie elements. With a vibrant ear-worm melody pushed through a crashing backdrop of jagged guitars and punchy drums this track demands attention from the get go. The stinging riff teamed with a slashing solo showcase the bands ability to create epic moments within their tracks that will have a live crowd eating out of the palm of their hands. It is sing along ready with a shredding bass line teamed with passionate raspy vocals, this powerful number is a magnificent second track from Primyl Vinyl. Keep an eye on these guys.

Stream ‘Halftime Entertainment’ below