Bronx metal-core mainstay Less Than None has just released their new EP Identity Fading. The 5-track EP is being released by Sonic Decoy Records and documents a period of growth for the band.“If our HANDS ON FIRE EP was our caterpillar phase, then this EP is our cocoon phase,” explains vocalist Carlos. Thematically, Identity Fading is about looking inward. “It’s about shedding who you used to be and the pain … Continue reading Less Than None Releases New EP.
Burlington, Iowa-based rock band Stars In Toledo has announced their upcoming Sophmore album Ascendance and released the title track lead single. A group of experienced and accomplished studio and touring musicians, Stars In Toldeo plays what many have termed “New Classic Rock” with the heart of an American rock band featuring an eclectic mix of members from England, Argentina, and the United States. With diverse backgrounds and influences, it’s … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Stars In Toledo
Libricide is a multi-faceted modern rock band based out of New York, USA, fusing styles and taking stages to create an original sonic experience that broadens your mind and gets stuck in your head. Holding down multiple roles at the forefront of Libricide is producer, songwriter, and frontman Harun Gadol, who originally formed the band as a solo project, releasing the first EP Barriers To Entry. Lead … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Libricide
Half Heard Voices is an American progressive metal band founded in Frederick, Maryland. The group’s sonics treat the user to a myriad of ambient guitar harmonies and clean vocals, then quickly transition into a barrage of riff-driven discord. Their latest single, “Sounds of Panic”, has just dropped, and it’s a banger. Originated in 2019, the group comprises of new singer Alex Conner, guitarists Dillon Baird and Jeremy … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Half Heard Voices
Prolific rapper, writer, voice actor and animator mc chris has announced his final tour ever! Slowed down by Covid, a divorce and his new role as a single dad, mc chris (never capitalized intentionally) sets out on what he’s calling his last tour this summer with supporting act Crunk Witch. Given that he has a child to look after these days, it may be time for mc … Continue reading Nerdcore Hip Hop Pioneer mc chris Embarks On 50 Date Farewell Tour This Month
Clearfight is an emotional pop-punk group cultivated across several state lines within the midwest area. With deeply intimate lyrics, passionate vocal melodies, and roaring guitars, the band is here to make an impact by creating heartfelt, melodic declarations surrounding topics like heartbreak, mental health, and trying to find positivity in difficult situations. Clearfight has returned with their latest single, “Split Tongue”. The heartfelt track is a slickly produced slice of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Clearfight
CyberTooth is a band from the year 3069 and the dimension 7969, or maybe just Myrtle Beach, SC, depending on who you ask. Their new single “Cold Reaction” just dropped and we had a chance to catch up with Eddy to chat about it as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Cybertooth
Hailing from the Dallas TX, mothaltar blurs the line across different genres with their dedication to combining complex, blistering riffs with beautifully cinematic soundscapes. Their latest single, “Original Vision”, encapsulates their dedication to multi-layered songcraft. We had the chance to catch up with Franco of mothaltar to chat about the single, the band, the state of the scene, and more as part of our Refrain Interview Series! Refrain … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: mothaltar
New Vision is a band from Hudson Valley, NY. From their bio, the band says that “Their unique, yet familiar sound touches back on the late 90s and early 2000s surge of indie/emo rock. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or just a casual listener looking for something new. Their music has something everyone can connect with.“ New Vision has just released its debut … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: New Vision
Hailing from Tampa Bay, Florida, modern hard rock band VOXX has recently released its cover of Linkin Park’s “One More Light”. Engineered by Jimmy Beattie, the track was released on Chester’s birthday. “Since Chester had a huge influence on Regis’ singing, we feel we needed to honor his work,” says the band. Playing high-energy music with catchy melodies, great guitar riffs, and meaningful lyrics, Regis Lima started VOXX as a solo project in … Continue reading VOXX Pays Tribute To Chester Bennington With Linkin Park Cover “One More Light”
Jacksonville, NC hard rock band To Begin Anew has released their latest single, “The Victory”. The track radio-ready modern rock track boasts crunching riffs, driving drums, and a huge chorus. For the band, “The Victory” is a battle song. “It’s a song about overcoming adversity and coming out on top no matter the situation or circumstances,” explains the band. “Giving up and giving in is never an option.” To Begin Anew was born in … Continue reading Hard Rockers TO BEGIN ANEW Return With “The Victory”
Alternative Punk band Overcoast has just dropped their debut album On Broken Glass. The eight-track LP is a fresh collection of modern pop-punk and alternative rock tracks featuring the singles “Don’t Fall Apart” and “Cigarettes”. “Don’t Fall Apart,” stays true to the bands’ pop-punk roots, down to the crunchy guitar riffs, distinct vocal delivery, and “whoa-oa” choruses reminiscent of influences like MXPX and Green Day. “’Don’t Fall Apart’ tells the story of two people who are feeling … Continue reading OVERCOAST Releases Anthemic Pop-Punk Debut LP ON BROKEN GLASS
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