‘Mistaking Wasps for Dragonflies’ is set for release on August 7th’. The band has also released a brand new song, “Sixth or 6th”, streaming now on YouTube. Guitarist and vocalist Kenny Byles spoke exclusively to Outburn, to discuss the new release. Formed in 2016 by Criss Madd and Kenny Byles with only a few demos in hand, Serious Matters emerged onto the scene into 2016 with debut EP ‘Can You See … Continue reading NEW JERSEY ALTERNATIVE QUINTET SERIOUS MATTERS RELEASE NEW SONG, ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

Toronto post-hardcore outfit CONVERSATION have premiered a new music video.”I’m More Savant Than Soldier” is out now on YouTube and Spotify. Lead vocalist Timothy Bolton spoke exclusively to Substream Magazine, to discuss the new video. The track is taken from CONVERSATION’s new EP, ‘Realization | Release’, out now. With the release of new EP ‘Realization | Release’, Toronto post-hardcore emergents CONVERSATION are set to unveil the second installment of their Honesty EPs, following on from … Continue reading TORONTO POST-HARDCORE OUTFIT CONVERSATION PREMIERE “I’M MORE SAVANT THAN SOLDIER” MUSIC VIDEO

If you are a fan of pop, can you enjoy an Industrial Metal band with pop influences? Denmark’sRaunchy proves that music has one rule: be true to yourself. Founded by guitarist and keyboardistJesper Tilsted, bassist Jesper Kvist, and drummer Toft Hanson, this is one band who have never tried to fit into one specific genre. Raunchy have released six albums beginning in 2001. Velvet Noise … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Raunchy

Frozen Lakes, the dark pop project from ex Darling Waste singer-songwriter Lance Waste, is back with a single and lyric video fit for the times. “As soon as Covid hit, it seemed like everyone had a cute little quarantine song.” explains Waste. “People were writing songs about being bored in the house, or by my quarantine or whatever, and it really seemed like the world was crashing … Continue reading Frozen Lakes Release Apocalyptic Lyric Video for New Single

Words and Photos by Crystal Smeltz Music transcends. Time, barriers, language. It is a distinctly different experience for every individual, yet it unites and can become a shared moment. When Niege started writing Alcest music, it was his exploration into a more spiritual plane. Niege wanted to share with the world something beautiful and transcendental. Alcest began as a French solo Blackgaze project for Niege, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Alcest

Nashville rock project The Frst has debuted new track “Tarantino”. The single is out now, on Spotify and Soundcloud. The honest and unabashedly cool new track nods sporadically to the cult film director, whilst tackling the timely and pertinent topics of isolation and loneliness. After a decade spent as a decorated live rock guitarist, sharing stages with artists spanning the width and breadth of the music industry, such as Portugal. The Man, The … Continue reading NASHVILLE ROCK ACT THE FRST DEBUTS “TARANTINO” SINGLE

Last Gasp is a ripping fast hardcore band from Cleveland Ohio. Featuring ex members of Ohio hardcore and punk royalty like Wreak Havoc, Lawskof, Dismantle, and Dark Spring, Last Gasp’s energy is infectious and their message is powerful. Last Gasp began their new album “Second Wave”, when Covid-19 hit and the world stopped.  “We worked very hard on this record.”explains vocalist Ryan Hardwick,“Most of these songs … Continue reading Cleveland Hardcore Heavyweights Donate Proceeds from New EP To Black Lives Matter

Will They Follow?,the solo project created as an outlet for Canton, Ohio singer/songwriter Greg Haberek, has announced the second single off of their upcoming album. The single “Running Toward The Endless Light”, is debuting this Friday, June 5th. About the song, Will They Follow? says “Running Towards The Endless Light is a heavier track on the album which discusses the path of light in the … Continue reading Will They Follow? Announce New Single “Running Toward The Endless Light”. Out 6.5.20

Written by Crystal SmeltzPhotos by Crystal Smeltz Have you ever considered what negro spiritual music would sound like if the praise were to Satanrather than Jesus? Of course you haven’t. Fortunately for us the answer can be found in the music and lyrics of Zeal and Ardor. Originally a solo project for musician Manual Gagneux in New York City, he expanded to a full band … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Zeal and Ardor

Northern California post hardcore outfit Down Again have announced a June 12 release date for their debut full-length ‘The Devil Is A Gentleman’. The 13 track LP features the single “Actions and Their Consequences”, which saw a music video for the effort premiere this week via New Noise online. The album will be self-released by the band and the single for “Actions” is currently available … Continue reading Down Again Announce Debut Album ‘The Devil Is A Gentleman’

Southern California songwriter and visual artist Leo Lauren has released his newest single “Lovesick” on Apple Music and Spotify. The song had its worldwide premiere courtesy of Zane Lowe and his Beats 1 program on Apple Music. The track is a follow-up to “Supernormal,” both of which will appear on his upcoming EP this Summer. About the single: “Lovesick” is a sonic fever dream of … Continue reading Leo Lauren Releases New Single “Lovesick”