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. 

PLEO – “Schoolcave”

Country: UK

Genre: Punk

Words From the Artist/PR: “Could there be more than what we see?” is what PLEO are questioning on their alternative punk single “Schoolcave” taken from the upcoming progressive grunge album “Between the X and the Z”. The Athenian guitarist and singer Greg Karageorge who moved to Manchester to follow his dreams, says this song is inspired by Plato’s Allegory of the Cave “What if reality is a learning process, a preparation, pretty much like a school?”.

circle round a sphere – “lrlr”

Country: Ireland

Genre: lndie Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: lrlr is a song about politics, and sounds like a hybrid of Therapy and Peter and The Test Tube Babies.

rlyblonde – “Your Angel”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR:  “Creating music, for me, was always something fueled partially by anger; an anger at my life not being what I wanted, of being jealous of people around me, of feeling trapped or stuck,” she says. “So this song really sums up all of those angry, rebellious, teen feelings, while also tapping into something a bit darker— what it really feels like to have a trauma response to someone or something, and what to do with those complicated feelings.”

Birthmark – “Rodney”

Country: US

Genre: Indie Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “I developed a pretty-deep crush on a male co-worker, which was a new thing for me.” shares Kinsella about the song. “And this fun little song popped into my head. I’ve always felt straight-leaning but I’ve also noticed that the context and people matter a lot in how I feel, so I’ve come to accept my sexuality as dynamic in nature”

The Mellons – “Make Me Feel”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “Make Me Feel” is a nostalgic callback to the child-like, heartfelt songwriting of the 60’s golden era. The earnest vocal harmonies highlight the seasick melloncholy of a first love. The playful simplicity of the lyrics echoes the innocence of Brian Wilson, while the instrumentation nods more toward contemporary psych influences. As usual, the Mellons pull out all the stops, adding tubular bells, harpsichord, and a double guitarmony solo.

Mortigi Tempo – “Full Sail Vertigo”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: Mortigi tempo takes a step in a new direction, working with Stephan hawkes who has produced cult classics like exotic animal petting zoo, red fang, and Chelsea grin. Mortigi bring an infinite amount of energy to their visual and musical live experience, and this song brings that energy to life in recorded form. Since their last release they have played alongside bands such as whores and bongzilla, and have continued to find the their followers with the engaging hooks and soaring Outros of songs like Full Sail Vertigo.

Plus Side – “david, burn in hell”

Country: Australia

Genre: Punk

Words From the Artist/PR: In Australia there is a game called NRL. People run into each other at speed and get hurt. This is a song about the folly of it all.

Field of View – “Good Luck”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “Fast surf punk from our new self-titled EP. Good Luck also has a huge bridge towards the end that dips itself into a little heavier post-hardcore sound.”

Sideways – “Fall Apart”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: Written during the process of mixing our first full record, Fall Apart – came together in less than a day. Short, sour and to the point. This song isn’t dressed up to be anything it’s not. Just a catchy pop-punk song about the rug being pulled out from under you.

Untyped – “Playdate”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: We took a DIY approach on this song, recorded it in our rehearsal space (my basement). Mixed by Jordan Sobolew and mastered by Mike Kalajian. Lyrically, the song is about struggling to maintain a relationship with a mostly absent parent and battling feelings of resentment – making an attempt to understand their perspective.