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.
“This was one of those songs that didn’t take a lot from me in the studio to cut out. Another day, August Ingram and I just hit the studio, listening to records and passing around instruments, riffing off – I came up with the little guitar loop, and started humming what ended up becoming the hook.” As a musician, there’s nothing that puts you on … Continue reading Johnny Kulo’s spontaneous new single ‘Loyal’ is a summer delight
Toronto grown alternative hip-hop artist Tremayne, known for his prolific performances and universally respected for his visceral songwriting, began his career under the moniker T-Mayne, a nod to his birth name (Before T-PAIN was a thing). Deciding to keep his real name as his performance name was a subtle nod to the type of honesty Tremayne brings to his music. Known for wearing his heart … Continue reading Tremayne reveals the emotion fuelled ‘Daddy Issues’ ft Backxwash and Charlie Noiir
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
Wilkes-Barre, PA punk rock band Stay Loud has just released their latest album, Sophomore Slump. The 15-track album features the lead single “Wow! That’s A Low Price” as well as follow-up singles “Justene is an Ugly Name” and the self-titled single “Sophomore Slump”. The album was recorded at Novro Studios and mixed/mastered by Eric Novroski. “We really hope everyone has something they can relate to with this album,” explains the band. “It’s all … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Stay Loud
Hailing from Ravenna Ohio, Circadia is an electronic pop-rock duo consisting of Nathan and Alyssa James. The band has just released their newest single, “A Lasting Impression“, a song all about the importance of love. “This song has what I think is a very important message that the world needs to hear,” explains Nathan. “The message is basically, don’t sugar coat the truth that Love … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Circadia
Long Island, NY pop-punk band STFLR just dropped their latest single, “Harborless”. The track kicks off with some overly saturated riffs and double-time drums, reminiscent of 90s skate punk before giving way to a more full-time feel. The single balances a line somewhere between melodic punk and the more hard-edged approach of hardcore, including a pretty gnarly breakdown section that transitions effortlessly into a beautiful, instrumental outro. Forming … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; STFLR
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
Orlando Florida’s Call In Dead is back with their latest track “Patriarchy“, the first song featuring their new vocalist Ripley. The band features four veteran punk rockers, who blend their different musical experiences and styles to make a sound that is at once familiar to fans of hardcore punk while also giving it a fresh, unique take. We had a chance to interview Call In Dead as part of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Call In Dead
DCxPC Live has announced the release of DCxPC Live Vol 5: Grave Return and The Hamiltons. The album was recorded at a party thrown by DCxPC Live. DCxPC Live is a Florida based label that exclusively issues vinyl releases of live albums. For Grave Return, a punk act from the suburbs of Orlando that has opened for notable acts such as The Damned, Agent Orange, and … Continue reading DCxPC Live Releases Grave Return/The Hamiltons Live Split Vinyl
Toronto-based Dancehall artist Fokus has just released his latest single, “Natural Beauty”. For those not initiated, Fokus’ keenly clever lyrics and innate talent for spitting rhymes have gained him the attention and respect deserved for his well-crafted musical offerings. Having spent 6 years injecting himself into the culture of Latin dance, mastering Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue dance, Fokus has become determined more than ever to … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: FOKUS
Toronto based, (via Kenya & Rwanda) artist Jozem returns with haunting new single and video ‘Youth’. Beginning with a field recording taken from Jozems primary school in Nairobi, this is soon joined by soft beats, light harmonics and a rich, atmospheric vocal brought to life by a visual of incredulous beauty. Delving into the meaning behind ‘Youth’, Jozem describes, “I have felt like an outsider … Continue reading Jozem shares glimpse into his past with ‘Youth’
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