the rundown

Get your new music fix with these brand spankin’ new tunes from all over the world – you can also find these songs on our Limited Time Offer Spotify playlist.  

Jack Ellis – “Hair of the Dog”

Country: UK

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist: “‘Hair of the Dog’ is my 3rd release recorded in Normandy France. Mastered by Pete Maher (U2, The Rolling Stones, Pixies). Features Alcie Bela’s vocals. Written about a friends drinking problems. “

MEAN SEA – “Idiota Blanco”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist:  “I was inspired by The Beatles “Taxman” to write these verses from the perspective of the people I despise. The refrain is in a language that isn’t my own to acknowledge that I don’t have to deal with a lot of these problems.
This song isn’t about any one person. If you don’t know who Idiota Blanco is, it’s likely they’re you.”

To Begin Anew – “This Is War”

Country: US

Genre: Rock

Words From the Artist: “Hard hitting song from Eastern North Carolina band, To Begin Anew. “This Is War” is a battle song reminding the listener to never give up and to stand up and fight for what they believe in. “This Is War” right out of the gate, is aggressive and has an in-your-face attitude that keeps high energy throughout the song and will have you head banging and singing along in no time.”

Bayline – “Ignore The Devil”

Country: Netherlands

Genre: Rock

Words From the Artist: “The song is about the times when you can see dark thoughts closing in on you. You try to run away from them but they keep on chasing you. And everytime you try to escape this devil it keeps on dragging you in. So best thing you can do is show no fear and ignore the devil.”

Dusty Rug – “Lost”

Country: US

Genre: Garage Rock

Words From the Artist: “Dusty Rug is a Southwest hard rock band based in Flagstaff, AZ. Through dynamic vocals, powerful drums, fluid guitar licks, and smooth bass lines, they create a unique sound absent in today’s rock scene. Drawing upon influences ranging from classic rock to punk and psych, Dusty Rug pays homage to the rock music of decades past while bringing an exciting, fresh take to the genre.”

bloodsports – “Sustain”

Country: US

Genre: Shoegaze

Words From the Artist: “We are bloodsports, this is our single for our upcoming debut self-titled EP, out on Candlepin Records 1/27! I would describe our sound as between shoegaze and slowcore.”

Not Ideal – “Thriving”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist: “Thriving is Not Ideal’s 4th single. It starts as a straightforward piece of indie rock and transforms into a bombastic, high-energy finale.”

No Gray Tape – “Nobody”

Country: US

Genre: Rock

Words From the Artist:  “Nobody is a fusion of Grunge, Metal and Rock (GMR) that melds many decades of musical influences into an unmistakable, contemporary sound. It will leave each listener giving their own interpretation of what the song is about using their own life experiences. From the heartbeats in the intro until the flatline in the outro, this song tells the story of someone who is very helpless at the mercy of other’s decisions.”

Chris Boccia – “Apéritif”

Country: US

Genre: Indie Rock

Words From the Artist: “This song is inspired by Hannibal. It’s about his friendship with Will Graham and how Will struggles with his mixed feelings about his friend being a murderer. He’s evil, but he still loves him. It’s a metaphor for my feelings about my wife’s alcohol addiction. An apéritif is also a drink served as an appetizer to make you hungrier—Fitting, as it’s the opening track off my upcoming EP, The Stories in Your Mind. This push and pull is reflected by bittersweet, melodic hooks, juxtaposed with energetic, punchy, and powerful guitar, backed by poetic lyrics and sung with a heart wrenching vocal fry.”

Boneyard – “Undermine”

Country: Finland

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist: “Undermine is the first single from Boneyards upcoming album. Hard rock with high energy and electric vibes. Undermine takes influence from Garage Rock, 90’s Grunge, Hard Rock and Stoner Rock genres.”