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. 

The Altered Hours – “Turn Away”

Country: Ireland

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “For me, this track really captures a lot about what we’re aiming for with this record sonically,” says vocalist/guitarist Cathal MacGabhann on “Turn Away.” “We wanted the vocals to really pop out – to be honest with the listener and not hide any personality. We did this track in two takes and just really leaned into trusting who we are as a band.” Written in a flash of inspired imagery, “Turn Away” pairs radiant guitar textures with lyrical vulnerability and cinematic flair.

Tim Gambles – “Story Told Wrong”

Country: Australia

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “The track started out as a tongue-in-cheek EDM experiment, but once Gambles teamed up with a fellow local songwriter, they realised the potential of its emotional core. Tim; “We stripped it back, reworked the structure, and then brought it to the band, and it naturally evolved into something way more ‘me’; a moody and melodic blend of pop and alt rock. It’s a track about miscommunication, hindsight, and the way stories get twisted, whether in relationships or in your own memory.””

The Board – “Heart Slows”

Country: Germany

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “This one’s a complex bop”

Forester – “You Were Born”

Country: Canada

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: ““You Were Born” is a storm of words and emotions, written about how an argument can spiral past the point of no return, leaving wounds that linger long after the silence falls. “It’s about the instant you realize that a line has been crossed, and the heavy silence that follows when love and hurt collide,” Keenan shares. Fueled by jagged guitars, pounding drums, and a defiant vocal delivery, the track distills rage, regret, and resilience into three frantic minutes.”

Spencer Pope – “Can’t Touch A Mirage”

Country: US

Genre: Indie Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “Sometimes you get mad at someone and write a song about it”

Girlband! – “Thelma and Louise”

Country: UK

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “Nottingham alt-rockers GIRLBAND! have returned with their most hard-hitting release yet, ‘Thelma & Louise’, a thunderous anthem of freedom, friendship, and defiance. Driven by a gritty, muscular riff from frontwoman Georgie, the track captures the band at their most electrifying, following standout performances alongside the Sex Pistols and a second Glastonbury appearance. “I wrote it while watching Thelma & Louise on the sofa,” Georgie says. “That feeling of escape, of hitting the road with people who get you — it sums up what GIRLBAND! is about: finding freedom with your crew.””

Bronco Golden – “Long String of Light”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “A fast-paced, high energy song for those just trying to make it through the day. In a world of AI and “perfect” songs, ‘Long String…’ shines a light on the imperfections of 3 people playing together and capturing lightning in a bottle. Angsty, raw, and joyful in the face of adversity, Bronco Golden bring the heat with this one.”

Distress – “Don’t Let Them Choose”

Country: Mexico

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist/PR: “Our song is a bold and energetic statement about individuality, resistance, and self-empowerment. From the very first verse, it confronts the pressure of societal expectations, describing how people constantly watch and demand something in return. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone who refuses to be a “slave” to those demands, highlighting the inner struggle of trading personal time and freedom for material survival.”

MONTE – “Popular Too”

Country: US

Genre: Punk

Words From the Artist/PR: “Popular Too” is about being the exact opposite, but finding someone or a group of people that makes you feel cool, or popular. Lead singer Caitlin Montclare adds, “growing up I was so uncool – I mean looking back, I was probably the coolest kid in school…I was way ahead of the curve…(baggy clothes, backwards hats, out at 15) those things were NOT cool in the late 90’s/early 2000s.”

TreBell08 – “Goldborne”

Country: Canada

Genre: Alt Metal

Words From the Artist/PR: “Goldborne is the latest single written, sung and performed by 18 year old Canadian artist TreBell08. It’s a modern composition with Deathcore elements.”