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Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

Acclaimed composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter, Rob Kovacs, has joined forces with DR BLOC on the revolutionary virtual reality game, STRAYLIGHT, which released on Jan 31st for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive. Scoring this virtual world allowed Kovacs to experiment and embody the freedom of STRAYLIGHT’s gameplay and its feeling of weightlessness. While Kovacs has scored … Continue reading Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

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Brian Baker Releases New Single

New Zealand singer-songwriter BRIAN BAKER is celebrating the release of his latest single, “OUR FREEDOM”, produced and recorded at his Kaipara-based studio facility. “OUR FREEDOM” is a song inspired by the right to protest. It sees a woman at a protest, then in court and finally in a supermarket, where she is free to choose, all laid over the bed of a killer beat and … Continue reading Brian Baker Releases New Single

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The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

Yard Sign is an online punk rock band, a one-man folk punk act, and Tik Tok Emo from Ohio. They specialize in songs about life, love, loss, and Star Wars. No matter the incarnation, Yard Sign is a variety of musical outputs led by Scott Marks, an elder millennial “Swemo” originally from New York, but calling central Ohio home for the past decade. Coming of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

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The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

Vallory Falls is an alternative rock outfit based out of Richmond, Vermont.  The band brings diverse backgrounds to the table: Danny, from Michigan, has been in everything from metal, Hardcore punk, and rock bands. Riley Burridge (they/them) calls Vermont home and has extremely diverse interests in music, ranging from Psychedelic to Ska to Folk.  Tristan Gilliss is a Massachusetts native whose musical interest is primarily … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

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Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

London-based Ghanaian artist psykhi has released his latest single “Dry”, a lo-fi piece that showcases his unique mix of punk and rap sensibilities. The track is a powerful exploration of escapism through creativity, touching on the role of imagination in distancing oneself from frustration and planting seeds of dreams for the future. The song features poetic lyrics, fuzzed-out guitars, raw vocals, and an uplifting chorus, … Continue reading Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

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Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

Litvar’s latest single, “Alone (Not Lonely)”, is a sarcastic love song that brings together indie-pop and alt-rock in a unique blend that has quickly garnered the band a growing audience of sincere fans. The trio, Rex Thurstan, Violet Falkowski, and Joe Lemieux, who hail from the unassuming town of Willimantic, Connecticut, have become known for their genre-blending sound, which is a reflection of their experiences … Continue reading Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

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Octane rock act Scarlet View to drop debut single Never Comin’ Down

Photo by: Nick Fancher Left: Chris Kassien (Drums) Right: Bryce Loewenstein (Vocals)  FFO: Asking Alexandria, Nothing More, DeftonesOn March 10th, alternative rock act “Scarlet View” are set to drop their debut single and video “Never Comin’ Down” – an anthem about perseverance and determination.“We brought in a good friend by the name of Scott Stephenson to feature as the main character of the accompanying music … Continue reading Octane rock act Scarlet View to drop debut single Never Comin’ Down

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“Of The Fallen” to release new single “Harlots” featuring Daniel Eichelberger of Mirari

                                                                           Photo credit Robert Vidales FFO: Whitechapel, Chelsea Grin, Lorna ShoreOn March 9th, Deathcore act “Of The Fallen” is set to drop their latest single “Harlots” featuring Daniel Eichelberger of Mirari. “Harlots is a story/depiction of a man losing himself to his own demons. Succumbing to his own deep, dark desires. While in his struggles and at his most vulnerable state, he becomes engulfed by the … Continue reading “Of The Fallen” to release new single “Harlots” featuring Daniel Eichelberger of Mirari

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Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

London-based artist Tycho Jones recently released “Risk To My Reward,” their first single in over a year. The track showcases a new sound that is less serene and more genuine, with instinctual frontman delivery and a confident mix of percussion, bass, and rock-tinged guitars. Jones took a break from releasing music to focus on their mental health and to build a new band for their … Continue reading Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

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Lorelei Marcell returns with Hardcastle to reveal acoustic rendition of ‘Flashbacks’

Written exactly one winter ago, rising pop darling Lorelei Marcell brilliantly captured one of her loneliest moments in an upbeat yet refreshingly nostalgic collaboration with fellow pop star Hardcastle. “Flashbacks” delivered a relatable sentiment and suitable synergy between the two artists whilst offering hints of angst-driven guitar behind mainstream pop melodies. Stemming from real life events, they return now to deliver a gorgeous new acoustic … Continue reading Lorelei Marcell returns with Hardcastle to reveal acoustic rendition of ‘Flashbacks’

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I, Of The Storm Serves Up Fresh Cybercore On Debut Single

LA’s I, OF THE STORM has anticipated debut single “Cataclysm”and it doesn’t dissapoint. The song is a distopean metalcore adjacent offering that is densly mixed and packs a punch. When asked about the track, Damian Snapp says he had to dig deep on it. “I wrote the lyrics for Cataclysm about the severe abandonment issues and overwhelming emotions that often come from the fallout of toxic and abusive … Continue reading I, Of The Storm Serves Up Fresh Cybercore On Debut Single

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