The long-running metal publication’s latest roundup leans on veterans and newer names alike, with tracks from Anthrax and Periphery joined by a handful of less obvious picks.
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The long-running metal publication’s latest roundup leans on veterans and newer names alike, with tracks from Anthrax and Periphery joined by a handful of less obvious picks.
The thrash veterans drop a straight-ahead track that pulls from multiple eras of their catalog without slipping into nostalgia.
On their new single, Queen Anne construct a knowing unreliable narrator over shifting acoustic-to-groove textures. The result is precise, playful indie pop that treats performance as part of the story rather than something to hide.
Hovvdy, Rostam with Clairo, Widowspeak, Proun, and ear all put out tracks this week that trade grandiosity for close-focus details.
A handful of this week’s newly announced tours cut through the noise, from Yaeji’s return to the road to Sweeping Promises’ post-punk roadshow.
Denmark sings in Danish for the first time in five years, Lithuania fires off six languages, and Italy revives Neapolitan as 25 countries compete tonight.
The Beaumont five-piece recorded their new album at a local studio, channeling the storytelling tradition of acts like Turnpike Troubadours and Tyler Childers.
The moment took place last weekend at Welcome to Rockville, away from the stage and the cameras.
Pete Townshend’s songwriting catalogue, name, and likeness are now under Primary Wave management. The deal points to continued activity from The Who camp and new projects mining his back catalogue.
The destination event’s lineup mixes indie rock mainstays with sharp newer acts, leaning into cross-generational appeal without nostalgia overload.
