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Noverte

“Con Uno Sguardo Solo” reveals the uncompromising trajectory of NOVERTE’s take on screamo and post hardcore

Four floors below the ground of Bologna, Italy, cocooned in a modest 10-square-meter garage, Noverte began to forge its identity. They found themselves united, not just by the walls surrounding them but

Private Hell by @phijomo
New Music

A dive into PRIVATE HELL’s bleak new offering “Days of Wrath”

Theo Vandenhoff
New Music

Temper and The Sex: unveiling THEO VANDENHOFF’s sensuous sonic journey

Złodzieje Rowerów final show, by Piotr Nowak, facebook.com/butlon
News Stories

Refuse Records: three decades of resilient ethics in shifting landscape of hardcore punk

Slutavverkning by Marcus Wilén, @marcuswilen
Exclusive Streams

SLUTAVVERKNING’s unique blend of noise-rock, punk and acid-jazz shines through new EP “Skruva, spika, hamra”

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ANSA
October 3, 2023

ANSA’s emotional hardcore resonance: relishing relationships in an era of trade-offs

The alternative music world pulses with stories, emotions, and evolutions. As autumn leaves begin to fall, Ansa adds a chapter

Tchert
October 3, 2023

TCHERT’s “Irukandji”: a dive into nature’s most fearsome sting

Daring to pull inspiration from the raw, unfiltered ruthlessness of nature, TCHERT has done just that with their recent release,

PORTALS festival
October 2, 2023

Portals Festival 2024 headlined by IF THESE TREES COULD TALK: a surge of post rock and math rock awaits

Portals Festival 2024 has unveiled a heavyweight lineup with the iconic post-rock outfit from Akron, Ohio, If These Trees Could

FIN DEL MUNDO by (C) Julieta Maria
October 2, 2023

FIN DEL MUNDO: of Patagonian landscapes and indie ethos

From the soulful streets of Buenos Aires to the breezy horizons of Southern Patagonia, Argentina has been serenading the world

DOG EAT DOG
October 2, 2023

Legacy and Evolution: DOG EAT DOG’s Longevity – an interview with JC (John Connor)

Amidst the rhythmic chaos and relentless energy of the punk scene, few bands have managed to carve out as distinct

track by track

Throe by Anna Bogaciovas

Echoes of emotion: unraveling THROE’s newest post rock epic ‘O Enterro das Marés'”

In the stillness of introspection, many artists find their voice, and Vina (Vinicius Castro) from Throe is no exception. This Brazilian one-man powerhouse, known for his contributions to Huey, an instrumental metal

Let The Wolves In
Exclusive Streams

“Holy Smokes” – southern styled hardcore punks LET THE WOLVES IN discuss new EP

Jaguero by Giuliana Gagliano
New Music

“New Love”: a glimpse into the newest EP from Italian emotive rockers JAGUERO

Six Impossible Things by Hélio Gomes
New Music

Dream pop duo SIX IMPOSSIBLE THINGS unveil “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”

DREAM COMPLETE
New Music

DREAM COMPLETE discuss a journey through life, friendship, and musical evolution

Videos

  • KVELERTAK

    KVELERTAK shares new short film “Morild’

    October 2, 2023

    The renowned Norwegian band Kvelertak, known for blending punk, black metal, and classic rock, unveiled a unique cinematic experience titled “Morild.” This

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  • Maps And Foils - Infernal

    Post hardcore band MAPS AND FOILS unveils ‘Infernal’ amid line-up shift

    September 29, 2023

    Following their sophomore album ‘Less Is Mort‘, French post-hardcore band Maps And Foils returns as a trio with the release of their

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  • REACH AD by Denis Oletič

    Reclaiming Hardcore: REACH A.D.’s intense visual unveiling in “Welcome To The Misery”

    September 18, 2023

    If there’s a seismic shift rattling the roots of the European hardcore scene, then the epicenter is in Slovenia. Reach A.D., a

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  • NI band

    NI’s new wild progressive instrumental “Zerkon” strikes a dissonant chord ahead of album release

    September 29, 2023

    The enigmatic quarter from Lyon, France, known as Ni, have resurfaced from the depths of musical abstraction with their riveting new single,

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  • Freya

    FREYA share new music video, feat. Freddy Cricien of MADBALL, new album is out

    September 25, 2023

    Pioneering hardcore band FREYA has debuted their highly anticipated video for the track “Fight As One,” in collaboration with hardcore legend Freddy

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  • BLINK 182

    BLINK-182 “One More Time” lights up the pop punk scene

    September 21, 2023

    As fans ardently await the release of Blink-182’s upcoming album “One More Time…”, the band has once again ignited excitement by dropping

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  • STILL HERE

    STILL HERE’s ‘Plaster Saint’ amplifies the voices of the alienated – watch new video now!

    September 20, 2023

    When you think of Nashville, your mind might saunter down an avenue littered with neon signs, the strum of a country guitar,

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  • Mouth For War by @easterxdaily

    MOUTH FOR WAR serves a brutal burst of metalcore magnitude o the horizon

    September 28, 2023

    As the crisp autumn days of October unfold, the metalcore milieu is set to reverberate with a brutal resonance emanating from the

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Premieres

Coronary by Brian Santostefano
September 29, 2023
Exclusive Streams

Enter the “Violent Era”, by Chicago’s CORONARY

Sprouting from Chicago’s gritty streets, Coronary has been persistently infusing the alternative music scene with their brand of punk-infused hardcore since 2015. Their evolution, marked with dedication and a touch of reinvention, resonates well with fans familiar with their roots and sound. Their musical

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King Mob
September 27, 2023

Brooklyn experimental alt rockers KING-MOB premiere new EP “Stutter Pulse”

Brooklyn’s alternative music scene never ceases to provide those hidden gems. Today

Fake Figures
September 26, 2023

Power rockers FAKE FIGURES premiere new single “Burn the Tyrants”

From the heart of Southern California’s emblematic metal/hardcore scene, Fake Figures makes

Frenzee video
September 22, 2023

Punchy punk rockers FRENZEE share new video for “Infection”, playing shows in Europe

Blending raw energy, aggressive charm, and a distinctively defiant female vocal, Greek

Travo, by Francisco Gaspar
September 22, 2023

TRAVO encapsulate heavy psych, progressive rock, and an unfiltered garage rock in new single “Turn To The Sun”

It’s a thrilling juncture in the alternative music world, particularly when a

Rock vibes

‘Bedsit’, performing at Dive HU5, Hull.

Touring the UK: Expectations vs Reality

TAKING BACK SUNDAY

TAKING BACK SUNDAY share another new track – listen to “Amphetamine Smiles”

Settling...

An in-depth look at SETTLING…’s intimate shoegazin’ alt indie debut “You’re Always Alone In The End”

Smelter by @blo09te

Grungy shoegazin’ rockers SMELTER discuss new EP “New Skin”

Lone Kodiak by Sarah Lee

LONE KODIAK: crafting identity amidst echoes of eclectic alt rock influences

MUMS

Thick riffed rockers MUMS premiere new album “Legs”

Hackedface by @like_nightriver

Ukrainian synth pop rockers HACKEDFACE: embracing emotional resonance amidst uncertainty

VARYA

VARYA: an odyssey through rivers and existential musings

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Iodine

Top underrated hardcore bands from Toronto – by high energy pack IODINE

October 2, 2023
Notilus

Navigating the musical multiverse of NOTILUS: an experimental electro-jazz journey into “II”

September 20, 2023
Kingseeker by Av Engen

Top heavy releases of 2023 – KINGSEEKER shares their top list, new single “…and I explode”

September 29, 2023

Interviews

Pet Rock live by @gabelugophotos
October 2, 2023
New Music

Tampa rock’n’rollers PET ROCK discuss evolution, honesty, and finding their voice in the ‘Revolutions’ era

In today’s saturated music landscape, where countless artists vie for fleeting attention, Tampa’s indie rock’n’roll band, Pet Rock, navigates their own path. With their new release, “Revolutions,” we uncover the narrative of a band that channeled the stillness of the COVID lockdown into resonant

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School Drugs by Greg Pallante (1)-min
September 29, 2023

DIY is the entire point: an interview with SCHOOL DRUGS

With the dawning of autumn, the hardcore pack School Drugs invites us

Jacket Thief
September 29, 2023

FU MANCHU drummer Scott Reeder discusses new project JACKET THIEF

With the turn of a new chapter, Scott Reeder steps into a

YOUFF Heydays III - Leon De Backer
September 26, 2023

A cacophonous ballet of harmonic discord: Belgian noise rockers YOUFF discuss new album, premiere new video for “Heydays”

As the sun dawns on the avant-garde soundscape, Belgium’s audacious noise rock

Viva Belgrado
September 25, 2023

VIVA BELGRADO embarks on a new sonic odyssey with “Elena Observando la Osa Mayor”

Spanish post-hardcore virtuosos Viva Belgrado, known for channeling torrents of energy, is

Lists

Quits
October 2, 2023

5 Denver Hot Spots, by noise rockish post hardcore band QUITS

The Uptights
September 20, 2023

Top 8 twisted jazzy experiments worth a listen – THE UPTIGHTS dive deeper into lo-fi noise post punk with “Jasper”

feedtherightwolf
September 20, 2023

Curated Lists of Influential Albums by grungy rockers FEEDTHERIGHTWOLF

ACHERS live by @ostatki.jpg
September 15, 2023

Spotlight: 8 under-the-radar London bands, by emotive post hardcore band ACHERS

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ANSA
October 3, 2023

ANSA’s emotional hardcore resonance: relishing relationships in an era of trade-offs

Tchert
October 3, 2023

TCHERT’s “Irukandji”: a dive into nature’s most fearsome sting

PORTALS festival
October 2, 2023

Portals Festival 2024 headlined by IF THESE TREES COULD TALK: a surge of post rock and math rock awaits

FIN DEL MUNDO by (C) Julieta Maria
October 2, 2023

FIN DEL MUNDO: of Patagonian landscapes and indie ethos

DOG EAT DOG
October 2, 2023

Legacy and Evolution: DOG EAT DOG’s Longevity – an interview with JC (John Connor)

Iodine
October 2, 2023

Top underrated hardcore bands from Toronto – by high energy pack IODINE

KVELERTAK
October 2, 2023

KVELERTAK shares new short film “Morild’

Throe by Anna Bogaciovas
October 2, 2023

Echoes of emotion: unraveling THROE’s newest post rock epic ‘O Enterro das Marés'”

Quits
October 2, 2023

5 Denver Hot Spots, by noise rockish post hardcore band QUITS

Pet Rock live by @gabelugophotos
October 2, 2023

Tampa rock’n’rollers PET ROCK discuss evolution, honesty, and finding their voice in the ‘Revolutions’ era

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
September 29, 2023

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM uncovers “Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge”

Last Gasp by Josh Brown
September 29, 2023

From Cleveland’s grit: new LAST GASP coming up

Let The Wolves In
September 29, 2023

“Holy Smokes” – southern styled hardcore punks LET THE WOLVES IN discuss new EP

Coronary by Brian Santostefano
September 29, 2023

Enter the “Violent Era”, by Chicago’s CORONARY

‘Bedsit’, performing at Dive HU5, Hull.
September 29, 2023

Touring the UK: Expectations vs Reality

School Drugs by Greg Pallante (1)-min
September 29, 2023

DIY is the entire point: an interview with SCHOOL DRUGS

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