Half Dizzy is a Melodic Punk Rock band hailing from Long Island New York. They blend hard fast rhythms with technical melodies and harmonies to make a unique and aggressive punk sound. The band is made up of Dizzy Doll on vocals, Dan on guitar and vocals, Mitchell on guitar, Nick on drums, and Brett on bass. Dizzy has a unique and aggressive voice that … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Half Dizzy
Verse, Chorus, Inferno is a punk rock band from Como, Italy. The band started in 2007 as an “all star band” (with members from Staly Fish, Pankina and INhead) to fill in a tour that had been booked for another band. They played 10 gigs between Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and had so much fun, they decided to be a permanent band. The … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Verse,Chorus,Inferno
Steady Decline started when Oscar & Jack were both gigging as separate acoustic acts for years. Oscar’s old band All It’s Worth had just broken up, but songs were still pouring out of him so he booked some studio time and asked Jack if he wanted to come in and work on some new music. Shortly after, they joined forces, recorded their first EP Coping … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Steady Decline
Tapping at the crossroads of psychedelia and Britpop, “I Don’t Feel Today” by common goldfish is our new favourite tune from the top-tier Tottenham producer. This track is a social movement, a manifestation – it is important. The colourful number gives a time and space to learn and reflect on our current lives and how certain advancements have hindered human connection. In “I Don’t Feel … Continue reading Listen to common goldfish’s new psychedelia and Britpop single “I Don’t Feel Today”
Giant Fetus is an absurd rapper with a unique background. Having gone to college, earning a Master’s Degree to teach ELA classes, getting a “respectable job”, and then ditching it all to follow his dreams. He has many different influences including Kendrick Lamar, Kurt Vonnegut, Punk Rock, Existential Philosophy, and so much more. He is also a bisexual man who took way too long to … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Giant Fetus
Rising musician Don Amirio has just dropped his latest single, “Hooked On”. The melancholic track is layered with lo-fi drums and a gritty but chill soundscape that leans into an R&B/hip-hop style exploration of genre. All of this acts as a perfect bed for Amirio’s personal, quiet vocal delivery. Speaking of the track, he says, “The lyrics were inspired by my current relationship… We were … Continue reading Don Amirio Impresses With ‘Hooked On’
Emerging Sydney neo-hip hop/pop musician hunter 505 has just dropped his newest single “paint my nails. The track is a smooth, atmospheric song, led by his soft vocals and an anthemic soundscape built on heavy bass, sharp beats, and quiet guitars Lyrically, “paint my nails” pushes back against gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity. “I was thinking deeply about the story of love for us younger … Continue reading hunter 505 Bucks Gender Stereotypes With “paint my nails”
Eclectic four piece Italian band Eugenia Post Meridiem have returned with their first triumphant single and video ‘willpower’, taken from their upcoming sophomore album like i need tension. Setting the tone for what is to be an incandescent, kaleidoscopic journey the band embark on their new cosmic, musical odyssey as piece by piece they begin to share like i need tension. Dreamy, hypnotic, other worldly … Continue reading Italian Indie band share incandescent new single and video ‘willpower
Introducing the wondrous world of New York based, singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Blair West and her sophomore single ‘rabbit holes’. Following on from Blairs delightful debut released earlier this year ‘All This To Say’ has garnered an impressive 50, 000 streams and counting. Now ready to reveal the next slice of her artistry, she gifts listeners with the soft, gentle and utterly enchanting ‘rabbit … Continue reading Blair West shares stunning sophomore single ‘Rabbit Holes’
The Conduit is a math metal composer creating music from Orlando, Florida. The sound is designed for listeners who desire complexity and a distinguished melodic profile. Most songs are comprised of Fibonacci rhythmic motives and meticulously head bang-able time signatures. Many songs are written with subliminal hypnotic scripts and include tempos that correspond with various planetary orbit speeds, most notably “Hiraeth” from the Abraxas Shrine … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: The Conduit
Intimate yet monumental, “Golden Days” by Sam Himself has got us weak in the knees. It is not everyday a song can satisfy your every need. “Golden Days” is here to serve just that! Are you needing a boost of serotonin? This one’s for you! Do you fancy a nostalgic listen? You know what to do. Are you looking to ponder on your questionable life … Continue reading “Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn
Kanashii is a Modern Grunge/Shoegaze band from Southeastern Kentucky. The word, Kanashi, translates to sad, miserable, unhappy, or sorrowful person in Japanese. The band decided to use this name since the original creation of the band was to be an outlet to help cope with negative emotions. The band was formed during the 2020 pandemic by lead singer/guitarist, Sammy Clifford, as a way to convey … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Kanashii
