RobinPlaysChords returns with a new 5-track album (not an EP despite having 5 tracks, due to a run time of nearly 40 minutes) titled, "Unmasking." Slated for release on Feburary 10th, it is a manic, noise-rock-opera experience.
Nawafinity – Breath of Life
"To my dearest listeners and first timers. This is your brother, lover and fighter Nawaf. I hope this song heals you and inspire you to be better. I weaved this song from my pains, sorrows, laughter and joy. I cried and laughed whilst recording this message. I hope you feel the same feelings I am experiencing. I make music to inspire, heal, mend and nothing else. Cheers and God bless." Nawafinity
Gary Dranow – “Something About You”
"A true love song about a man who was empty inside like so many others until he met his one and only. There's something about her. He was bathed in her love for the rest of his life." Gary Dranow
Pennan Brae’s Retro-Rocking “Arcade”
"Arcade" marks the 13th full-length album in his repertoire. Heavily influenced by Classic Rock sounds of the 1970s and 1980s, it is set for release January 20th and currently taking pre-orders on Bandcamp.
DCxPC Live Vol. 10: RATH & the Wise Guys / The Kutoffs
The DCxPC live performances are streaming everywhere on Friday, January 20th and the 7-inch vinyl is available on the DCxPC website for pre-order now! Pressed on sea glass blue and a limited-edition quantity of 200.
Occurrence – “Fudge”
The term 'slow violence' comes from environmental studies. It describes ecological harm that happens imperceptibly in a community; you only realize that it's happening once it's too late. That feels to us like an apt metaphor for the things we're singing about on this album. Occurrence/Ken Urban
Alec Berlin’s “LaNoise”
"("LaNoise") ... takes you on a trip in comfort and style - all without leaving the comfort of your front porch, your cold beverage, and your favorite guitar." Alec Berlin
The Lowtones -“Radio”
This is a stalemate of intrusive thoughts, and the battle against a self-critical inner narrative. From The Start - Is a song about accepting the harsh truth of becoming an out-of-favour option, seeking closure. Oliver Mavilio / The Lowtones
Proklaim Comes Roaring back with “Runnin”
The track comes at you aggressively both in terms of the beat (which is fire) and vocally in terms of his style of flow. Lyrically he spits quips and puns with an air of larger-than-life confidence. In the second verse he flexes his skill, spitting rapid fire rhymes aimed at his perceived haters, to which he dubs "fakers.
Spünday – While My Guitar Gently…Beeps?
Definitely something to keep an eye on this year. Every time I think of the band now moving forward, the soundbite from that latest single is something that will echo in my mind, "What law am I breaking now?" As experimental as their sound is, it is also oddly infectious.