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Our Top 5 Albums of 2024

Our Top 5 Albums of 2024

This is the second article in our series looking back at the chaos, triumphs and sounds of 2024. Today, we are throwing ourselves headfirst into our Top 5 Albums of the Year. Forget the charts, the critics or the algorithms. This is not some all-knowing, […]

A Personal Reflection on Kalandra – “A Frame of Mind”

A Personal Reflection on Kalandra – “A Frame of Mind”

Initially, my intention was to focus solely on the video, but then I listened to the whole album, and I wanted to add my reflection on it. There are moments when an album feels like more than just a collection of songs – it becomes […]

David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange: A Long-Awaited Return with Family and Fresh Sounds

David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange: A Long-Awaited Return with Family and Fresh Sounds

David Gilmour wasn’t the sole figure responsible for Pink Floyd‘s rise to fame, but he was certainly a crucial part of the band’s identity, especially in their later years. My old man used to listen to Pink Floyd when I was a kid, and I […]

Sautrus Explores the Dark Side of Resurrection in Their Sixth Album, “Lazarus Dilemma”

Sautrus Explores the Dark Side of Resurrection in Their Sixth Album, “Lazarus Dilemma”

Sautrus is a band with a clear vision and unwavering artistic integrity, and they have just released an exceptional sixth album, “Lazarus Dilemma“. The band stands out not just for their sound but for their ability to weave complex narratives into their work. This latest […]

Mantarochen’s debut mini album “In the Badgers Cave”

Mantarochen’s debut mini album “In the Badgers Cave”

Mantarochen’s debut mini-album, “In The Badgers Cave” released under It’s Eleven Records, offers an intriguing exploration of cold wave and post-punk aesthetics. The album opens with evocative imagery, likening the experience to a cool infusion flowing through the veins, setting the stage for a captivating […]

Varsovie – New Album “Pression à Froid”

Varsovie – New Album “Pression à Froid”

French post punk dark rock band Varsovie return with “Pression à Froid”, a cold, poetic and politically charged album blending gothic atmosphere, post punk tension and haunting melodies.

Scowl – “How Flowers Grow”

Scowl – “How Flowers Grow”

“How Flowers Grow” is out now and streaming everywhere! Check out those links or listen to it just below. Scowl is a hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz, US. With fast, short & raw songs, their album just under 16 minutes, will give you some […]

Parpaing Papier – Croire au Printemps

Parpaing Papier – Croire au Printemps

We wrote about Parpaing Papier back in 2019 with the release of their debut single “Tester des Casques“. Catchy music, funny & absurd lyrics, their songs stay in your head for hours.