THE WILDFIRES PROJEKT COVERS MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE AND HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW CLASSICS ON ‘GARDEN STATEMENT PT.1’

The Wildfires Projekt has covered a duo of emo classics on new EP ‘Garden Statement Pt. 1’.The solo project of California based singer-songwriter Johnny Zirkel has delivered rousing renditions of My Chemical Romance’s “To The End” and Hidden In Plain View’s “Bleed For You”, with the help of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ Josh Burke. Listen to ‘Garden Statement Pt. 1’ on all streaming platforms. From the mind of … Continue reading THE WILDFIRES PROJEKT COVERS MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE AND HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW CLASSICS ON ‘GARDEN STATEMENT PT.1’

MAINE ALTERNATIVE ROCKERS DANCER DROP DEBUT SINGLE “LOST IN BLUE”

Portland alternative rockers Dancer have unveiled a new single and music video.“Lost in Blue” is out now on YouTube and Spotify. Formed from the ashes of Acadia, Portland alternative rockers Dancer have delivered their debut single, “Lost in Blue”. Heart-on-sleeve, piercing and unequivocally honest, “Lost in Blue” is a compelling arrival on the scene from the Maine quartet.Drawing on the likes of Turnover, The Hotelier and Citizen, the quartet’s lead single is rife with … Continue reading MAINE ALTERNATIVE ROCKERS DANCER DROP DEBUT SINGLE “LOST IN BLUE”

Dreameater Signs to Famined Records, Releases New Single

Andover, UK  Post Metalcore act DREAMEATER have signed with Famined Records and released a new single, ‘Shatter’. The brutal new single was premiered on KSKQ Radio on July 2nd and touches on themes of intense despair.  “‘Shatter’ is the continuation of the story we are telling with our music, a story of darkness, suffering and struggle.” says the band,  “We’ve been working on this concept for a … Continue reading Dreameater Signs to Famined Records, Releases New Single

Artist Spotlight: Paco Is Desperate!

Paco Is Desperate! is a four piece post-hardcore/emo outfit from Toledo, OH. Originally conceived as the solo project of its frontman in 2014, Paco has evolved from lofi bedroom acoustic recorded on an eight track, to one of the Midwest’s most exciting young up and coming rock bands. From the outset, PID! was founded on the principle that despite whatever financial or practical obstacles that … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Paco Is Desperate!

Jeff Da illest Is Back From The Past

After successfully releasing two singles in 2020, ‘Amazing Pt 2’ and ‘Wake Up’, Chicago DJ Jeff Da illest has re-released his classic mixtape Late Nite Experience Vol. 1.The mixtape, originally released in 2004, features 23 tracks and a few dozen emcees, helping to create one of the hottest mixtapes out of Chicago in recent memory. The mixtape quickly sold out locally and has been out of … Continue reading Jeff Da illest Is Back From The Past

Artist Spotlight: My Latest Failure

My Latest Failure are a three piece Punk Band from Middlesex, London (UK) who Combine sub-genres of Punk & Metal to produce hard hitting verses with catchy “sing-along” choruses…a sound the band has coined “Hardcore Injected Punk”. The band was formed in August 2017 by Chris Underhill & Andy Hale, Chris & Andy were previously in a hardcore band together called Under Dead Stars. Jamie … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: My Latest Failure

TORONTO’S CONVERSATION UNVEIL THE BLACKSTOCK SESSIONS: LIVE & UNPLUGGED

Toronto alternative rockers CONVERSATION have released ‘The Blackstock Sessions: Live & Unplugged’.‘The Blackstock Sessions: Live & Unplugged’ showcases a deft and captivating acoustic re-imagining of three tracks from the band’s new EP, ‘Realization | Release’.Stream ‘The Blackstock Sessions: Live & Unplugged’ in full, via YouTube 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 2019’s ‘Romance | Reflection’. The collection … Continue reading TORONTO’S CONVERSATION UNVEIL THE BLACKSTOCK SESSIONS: LIVE & UNPLUGGED

TORONTO ALTERNATIVE ROCK QUARTET HIGH UNVEIL “MAYDAY”, ANNOUNCE ‘THE OKAY EP’

Toronto rockers High have unveiled new single, “Mayday”. The track is taken from High’s upcoming ‘The Okay EP’, set for release August 21st. SoundcloudSpotifyApple Music “Mayday” fights the stigma of mental health, openly addressing the challenges of mood disorders like depression and anxiety; vocalist Richard Howard spoke exclusively to Kill The Music, to discuss the new track. Combining a melting pot of influences, from across reggae, alternative rock, pop and … Continue reading TORONTO ALTERNATIVE ROCK QUARTET HIGH UNVEIL “MAYDAY”, ANNOUNCE ‘THE OKAY EP’

Lance Waste Isn’t A Happy Guy: A Frozen Lakes Retrospective

Former Darling Waste Singer-songwriter Lance Waste left his band after 17 years of touring and performing. He took a year off before returning to music with his new project, Frozen Lakes. He got off to a…weird…start with the single ‘Do The Shuffle’, a bizarre pop and dance song about his own impending death. “Last year, I got sick. Really sick. My intestines were ripping and … Continue reading Lance Waste Isn’t A Happy Guy: A Frozen Lakes Retrospective

INTERVIEW: DIZASTERPIECE

​Covered in tattoos, and usually sporting a band shirt from the early 2000’s hardcore scene, DIZASTERPIECE is a passionate, creative, realism-driven lyricist and Hip-Hop Emcee from New Jersey, with strong roots in the punk and hardcore community. Unlike traditional hip-hop artists, who usually take the path of creating endless mixtapes, Dizasterpiece took the unconventional route, treating this project like every other punk/metal band he was … Continue reading INTERVIEW: DIZASTERPIECE

Artist Spotlight: Agnes Obel

Simplicity Sometimes the purest beauty comes from simplicity. Humans tend to overcomplicate everything they do. Agnes Obel has always been attracted to simple melodies. It is for that reason, perhaps, that she has always stood out amongst her peers. Agnes Obel is a Danish singer, songwriter, and musician. Her two greatest allies are her piano as well as her singing. However, Agnes wrote, played, sang, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Agnes Obel

AMARIONETTE ARE “GOLDEN WITHOUT YOU”, ANNOUNCE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH

Las Vegas rockers Amarionette have announced their debut album. Sunset on This Generation is set for release on July 10th and comes as the follow up to 2019’s ‘Evolution’ EP.The band has also premiered a new track, “Golden Without You”, out now on Spotify & YouTubeNick Raya spoke exclusively to Groundsounds, to discuss the new track and upcoming record. “…a spring-heeled pop-rock track that somehow both soars and gets right in your face.” – … Continue reading AMARIONETTE ARE “GOLDEN WITHOUT YOU”, ANNOUNCE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH