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Ramener’s ‘Anything & Everything’ Injects Visceral Emotion into Prog Rock Panache

Posted on 13 March 2025

Ramener, the veritable titans of Long Island’s alt-rock scene, flex their prog-rock muscles in Anything & Everything with an intro that wouldn’t be out of place in Tool’s discography. But it isn’t long before a high-octane melody locks into the monolithic tableau of viscerally expressive hard rock. The vocals don’t just cut through the mix—they soar beyond the riffs, injecting raw tendrils of emotion that twist around the instrumental intensity, making it clear that the aching lyrical delivery is the real driving force behind the crescendos.

Instead of using their technical chops as a means to showboat, Ramener channel their ability into something far more impactful—a sound that tightens around the soul with an iron grip. The sheer force of the track isn’t about volume or distortion; it’s about how much weight they pack into every note, every lyric, every calculated shift in dynamics. The instrumentals are wielded as artistic devices rather than the centrepiece, amplifying the tension until it reaches breaking point.

With a radio-ready sound that sacrifices none of its authenticity, Anything & Everything is a testament to Ramener’s ability to command attention without compromise. Their future couldn’t be much brighter.

Anything & Everything is available now on all major streaming platforms via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

JNDJ Spun Reflections of Liberation into a Riff-Charged Pop Rock Anthem with ‘Mirrors’

Posted on 12 March 2025

JNDJ’s latest single Mirrors throws open the windows to let the light in while ripping through the airwaves with an unmistakable alt-90s edge. The track eases in with a dreamy jangle pop melody before slamming into full riff-charged momentum, intensifying the (literally and figuratively) reflective lyricism. The mix of heavy rock energy and Latin pop spirit adds an anthemic, emotionally raw quality, making every note hit with intention.

With its emancipating, bolstered with lyrical gold, Mirrors is the ultimate pick-me-up, freeing listeners from the toxic ties of negative perception. The bilingual vocals carve another layer into the liberating single, reinforcing its message of resilience and clarity.

For Julissa and Jesse Girardi, music has been a lifelong pursuit—one that led them through the highs of industry success before disillusionment pushed them to seek deeper meaning. After rediscovering their purpose, JNDJ returned with a sound that leans into their ability to create music that resonates far beyond surface-level appeal. Mirrors proves that when they step up to the mic, they ignite something transformative.

If JNDJ had risen alongside Garbage, Texas, and The Cranberries, they’d already be in the same breath of recognition. If you’re looking for a band that knows how to pull you from the depths and shake you back to life, this is the one to follow.

Stream the official video for Mirrors on YouTube now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Marcus: the Apex Predator! Stripped Post-Hardcore to the Scuzzy Bones with Newborn Fossil

Posted on 1 March 2025

Stripped to its scuzzy lo-fi bones, Newborn Fossil isn’t just another entry into post-hardcore’s self-indulgent catalogue—it’s a jagged-edged shot of adrenaline aimed directly at the genre’s more pretentious corners. Detroit’s Marcus: the Apex Predator! barrels through any expectations of polish, letting raw, ragged production amplify the gut-punch impact of the riffs, which charge forward with the same rallying spirit that made Against Me! anthemic.

Formed in 2015, the band sees Kevin Watts (guitar, vocals) reuniting with Float Here Forever bandmate Nick Marko, alongside bassist Sean Bondareff (Kind Beast). With tracking handled by Jake Shives and Grammy-winning Detroit legend Dave Feeny giving the final mix its teeth, Newborn Fossil thrives in the tension between melody and mayhem. The angular riffs may be sharp enough to draw blood, but they still worm their way under the skin, while the vocals engulf the listener in euphoric angst.

The raw edge doesn’t dull the hooks—if anything, the visceral charge makes them hit harder. It’s punk AF, but it doesn’t forsake melody for aggression, proving that a song can make an affecting impact without abandoning euphonic appeal. If this is the kind of electricity Marcus: the Apex Predator! captures on record, their live shows must be nothing short of a raucous spiritual awakening.

Newborn Fossil was officially released on February 14 and is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Apple Music and YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Carniwhore’s ‘(This is Not) A Love Song’ Sinks Its Teeth into the Horror Show of Valentine’s Day

Posted on 27 February 2025

Carniwhore’s latest single, ‘(This is Not) A Love Song’, dropped as the ultimate antithetical love song, offering a four-minute reprieve for anyone who met the saccharine spectacle of consumerism, which is Valentine’s Day, with scorn. The track doesn’t wallow in isolation; it charges at full force, tearing through the hollow sentiments of the season with the brute force of horror punk savagery.

Sonically, Carniwhore went rogue in the renegade of a track that channels the bruising visceralism of Marilyn Manson, sharpened by the dark energy of Murderdolls and Wednesday 13. IDLES-esque punk vocals infiltrate the scathed mix as the industrial-tinged chaos hurtles towards catharsis for those who don’t fit the mould but understand the hive mind all too well. The reprise of “this is not a love song” nods to Public Image Limited, but Carniwhore inject infinitely more bite.

Hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, Carniwhore have cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with, delivering a sonic onslaught that refuses to be ignored. More than just a venomous rebuttal to romance, the track channels its fury into something meaningful, with all streaming proceeds going to Dougie Mac—a cause close to the band’s heart.

‘(This is Not) A Love Song’ is now available to stream on all major platforms. For the full experience, watch the official music video which dropped on Valentine’s Day.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Revive your reverence for rock with Doneil’s hit single, ‘Georgia’

Posted on 22 February 2025

Doneil channels rock’s golden era, dragging it through the dust, drenching it in gasoline, and setting it ablaze. Their standout single, Georgia, is the sound of a band with nothing to prove but everything to give. Any old-school rock devotees will be on their knees for the adrenalised hit that piles up multi-layered harmonies as high as the southern rock grit in the riffs.

With a riled renegade spirit, Doneil leave no raw edge, no smouldering swagger, and no ounce of soul to be desired. But at the core of it all lies a reverence for rock’s untouchable legacy—infectious, perceptible, and entirely unfeigned.

Born from two musicians who met, married, and turned their bus into a roving rock hub, Doneil have spent the past three years building their name across Spain and Sri Lanka. Now, with a full lineup and a European tour kicking off in 2025, they’re set to bring their vision of PURE ROCK to an even bigger stage. Their roots dig into 80s pop-rock, funk, and disco, but Georgia is a full-throttle statement—no distractions, no compromises, just the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that keeps the genre alive.

With Tilt Corporate behind their distribution and SacatapusMusic on production, Doneil are riding full speed towards rock supremacy.

Stream Georgia on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Death By Wire – Olivia’s Song: A 00s Hard Rock Revival That Refuses to Look Back

Posted on 19 February 2025

Any fans of Shinedown will be instantly hooked by the gravitas within Olivia’s Song, the opening track from Death By Wire’s debut LP, Shattered Reality. Throwing back to the 00s hard rock epoch while blasting into the future, the single delivers hypersonic hooks that ensure the visceral emotion within the lyrics implants deep into the soul.

This is just the first strike in an album that refuses to be anything less than cinematic in its intensity. The Truth Unmasked leans into breathy poetry and raw musicality, while the title track, Shattered Reality, reaches the epitome of vocal conviction. Pieces Align flirts with early 2000s nu-metal textures before Conclusion ties it all together with unrelenting momentum.

The care and precision behind each ensure that Death By Wire brings the emotive hammer down with every lyrical blow, organically distinguishing them from the countless bands taking a shot at 00s hard rock revival. With Olivia’s Song setting the bar sky-high, Shattered Reality cements its place as a heavyweight debut, proving Death By Wire’s intent to shake the foundations of the modern scene.

 Stream the single on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Jason Patrick X Strikes with Venomous Precision in His Rallying Hard Rock Hit, ‘Let’s Go’

Posted on 14 February 2025
Jason Patrick X

With his latest release, Jason Patrick X reminds audiences how ferociously rock used to land its punches in Let’s Go. The down-and-dirty anthem isn’t just an earworm with hooks—it’s a viper with fangs, striking with rhythmic precision as the guitars writhe with serpentine glamour. The momentum builds with nods to Pantera and Rage Against the Machine, while the rap verses carry enough bite to give Mike Patton a run for his money.

Hailing from the Bayou Country of Louisiana, Jason Patrick X is no stranger to resilience. A retired Army soldier with a master’s degree from Berklee, his artistry carries the weight of lived experience—perseverance, defiance, and raw, unfiltered emotion. His sound breathes new life into his Gen X roots, amplifying the voice of the forgotten generation with unshakable conviction. There’s no shortage of firepower in Let’s Go. The irresistible call to action slams the pedal to the metal, turning a hard rock groove into an all-out adrenaline rush. The nu-metal nuances bring an extra rush of intensity, solidifying Jason Patrick X as an artist who knows how to strike and make a meaningful impact. With an LP in the pipeline and set for release this summer, his creative zenith is well within reach.

Let’s Go will be available to stream on all major platforms from March 14th; until then, discover the artist via his website and connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Micheal Fordays – ‘Can’t Stop’: A Riotous Shockwave of Symphonic Ska Punk Force

Posted on 28 January 2025

From the initial riff, Micheal Fordays proves there’s nothing ordinary about his seminal track, ‘Can’t Stop’. Blazing in with a fervour that pays no heed to stylistic confines, the performance sears itself into your senses. I never knew how much I needed to hear metal-injected symphonic ska punk, but now that I have, I’ve found my new sonic obsession.

Imagine a world where Apocalyptica meets Rancid, and you’ll envision what kind of riot Forday incited with ‘Can’t Stop’, which feeds a protestive, indomitable discourse through the equally as unreckonable instrumental arrangement.

This unrelenting energy was forged early on. Fordays honed his craft as a youngster, listening to rock guitar heroes before taking influence from horn players. His passion took flight in garage bands and, eventually, in the high-school-founded Mind Over Four, who laid down six albums on six labels while travelling across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Their impossible-to-pigeonhole sound was too metal for punk followers and too off-kilter for hard rock crowds, yet it fed Fordays’ determination to push limits until all sense of creative constraint falls away.

That boundary-bending ethic also propelled him into KMFDM, where he contributed his guitar chops on tour and appeared in the ‘Juke Joint Jezebel’ video and ‘Beat By Beat’ documentary. Under the Micheal Fordays moniker, he’s released a string of records from ‘Balls and Blind Faith’ to 2023’s ‘The Mind and Echoes’, all marked by an unshakeable creative vision. If ‘Can’t Stop’ is anything to go by, the forthcoming 2025 release will hold nothing back.

Stream Can’t Stop on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Follow Micheal Fordays on Facebook to keep up to date with his latest releases and news.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Six Eight’s ‘Emperors of Pain’: A Razor-Wire Soundtrack for a Fractured World

Posted on 27 January 2025

Six Eight’s title track from their freshly launched Emperors of Pain EP is an unforgiving fuzz-drenched inferno that scorches with unrelenting distortion and snarling, sardonic vocal venom. This alternative rock trio—formed in 2023 and straddling Sweden and the UK stepped into the no-wave arena and ground it underfoot, blending garage rock tones with grunge-soaked abrasion.

Darren Lynch (bass, vocals), Cormac Stokes (drums, vocals), and Pete Uglow (guitar, piano, vocals) are no strangers to capturing visceral chaos. Their first album, World Isn’t Ending, recorded at Brighton’s Third Circle Recordings, was an eclectic storm of reflective piano-driven darkness, Clash-inspired rawness, and Dinosaur Jr-style crunch. On Emperors of Pain, the trio amplifies their sonic ferocity while tethering their sound to personal and political undercurrents.

Rarely content to tread softly, Six Eight revels in jagged hooks and a guttural energy that thrives on dynamism. The five tracks on the EP carve through themes of corruption, lies, and digital despair, tempered only by glimpses of hope rooted in friendship and commitment. On the title track, the band’s feral intensity collides with moments of careful, almost sinister, restraint, proving their ability to twist chaos into something magnetic.

The new revolution in alt-rock begins here. Dive in on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

heaven // alone – Exonerate: Seductively Raw Post-Hardcore

Posted on 24 January 2025
heaven // alone

With their latest single, ‘Exonerate,’ Perth’s heavy alt-rock outfit heaven // alone unleashed an unrelenting surge of sound that dares listeners to remain passive. Note by note, the track’s opening builds an insurmountable wall of distortion, enveloping audiences in an alchemised atmosphere that seduces with the provocative pulse of Deftones and aches with the raw anguish of post-hardcore.

The dynamic shifts between moments of melodic reprieve and chaotic crescendos elevate the emotional stakes. Teasingly placed between the blast beats and guttural outpours of rancour, the melodic breaks strike like a brief gasp of air before the sonic onslaught resumes, resulting in a visceral vortex of sound that grips listeners in its intensity.

heaven // alone’s technical precision and compositional ingenuity ensure that ‘Exonerate’ is more than just a hard-hitting track; it’s an invitation to revel in the catharsis of their deeply emotive and impeccably honed sound. The dualistic construction places your emotions on a tightrope, suspended in the tension between euphoria and despair.

With each release, the band’s fanbase grows, and tracks like ‘Exonerate’ solidify their trajectory toward becoming Perth’s premier pioneers of alternative hard rock.

Exonerate will be available to stream on all major platforms from January 25th. Find your preferred way to listen and connect with the artist via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast