The Refrain Interview: Rules Of Enragement

Texas punk band Rules Of Enragement are back with a snarky, tongue-in-cheek skate punk track “Underground Guy”, featuring SLC Punk writer and director James Merendino’s commentary at the top of the song. We had a chance to chat with Robbie of Rules Of Enragement about the new single as part of our Refrain Interview Series: Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Rules Of Enragement

wifisfuneral Brining “Highway To Hell Tour” Through The Midwest

Superior Booking, best known for their national concert series “The Ultimate Hip Hop Showcase”, presents the Highway to Hell Tour featuring Wifisfuneral. The Miami-based rapper, best known for his breakthrough mixtapes Black Heart Revenge, When Hell Falls, Ethernet, and Boy Who Cried Wolf, is looking forward to performing and re-connecting with his fans.  “I’m just excited to get back on the road,” explains Wifisfuneral, who briefly retired from music in 2020. “I took a long break … Continue reading wifisfuneral Brining “Highway To Hell Tour” Through The Midwest

The Refrain Interview: I Fight Fail

Canton, Ohio, alt rock band I Fight Fail has released their newest single, the darkly anthemic “Faded”. The song features AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer, giving the emo-influenced track an even sharper edge. On “Faded,” the band offers some of what modern emo does best – heartfelt lyricism capitulated into dueling vocal performances over post-punk/alt-rock heaviness. We had a chance to talk to the band as part of our Refrain Interview … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: I Fight Fail

Novustory Releases New Single and Video

Alt-rock four-piece, Novustory, can usually be found tucked away in their own custom-built studio in Blackburn, merging together elements of all your favorite styles of music. Think both modern and classic rock; alt-rock; the slightest hint of metal and a touch of pop, and you’ll be about there. For fans of PVRIS, YONAKA, Nothing But Thieves, and Royal Blood, Novustory’s sound is familiar but unique. … Continue reading Novustory Releases New Single and Video

The Refrain Interview: Cruel Hope

Toronto’s Cruel Hope, has released the first two singles from their upcoming debut EP I’m Not Sick. Both tracks are hard-driving rock anthems that remind us of bands like Rise Against and mid-2000s Green Day. The second single, “Someone to Hate” dropped today, and we got a chance to chat with frontman Liam Horrigan about their debut track “Wage Slave” as well as some other topics. Read … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Cruel Hope

The Refrain Interview: Midnight Foolishness

Midnight Foolishness is from Bensonhurst Brooklyn. The band was formed By Robert Corbino, who recruited Julio Aries, formerly of the band Candiria. We had a chance to talk to Midnight Foolishness a little about the project as part of our Refrain Interview Series. (Editor’s note: they typed everything in all capslock as a stylistic choice. Sorry.) Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Midnight Foolishness

The Refrain Interview: Libricide

Libricide is a multi-faceted modern rock band based out of NYC, 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 singer-songwriter Harun Gadol, who originally formed the band as a solo project in 2012, releasing the first EP Barriers To Entry. Lead guitarist Dylan … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Libricide

ALEX ADDY RELEASES “THE AMERICAN DREAM” ON PUNKERTON RECORDS

Houston folk and reggae artist Alex Addy has released his new album The American Dream, featuring the lead single title track. The album was written, recorded, and produced by Addy himself in his home studio over the last 4 years. “This record was written and recorded as I was realizing my own version of the American Dream,” explains Addy.  “It is somewhat satirical and a … Continue reading ALEX ADDY RELEASES “THE AMERICAN DREAM” ON PUNKERTON RECORDS

Lisle Engle Steps Out from Behind the Scenes with Incisive and Socially Aware Title Track, “Medicine Man”!

Burbank, CA based multi-instrumentalist, sound-designer / supervisor / composer, singer-songwriter, and President of TFK Studios LISLE ENGLE has released his poignant and timely official music video for “Medicine Man,” the title track off of his recently released album. Featuring crunchy bass and rhythm guitar by ENGLE alongside soaring guitar riffs by Bill Angarola and Pete Sjostedt from Muck and the Mires, plus high energy vocal performances by Angarola, Kristen Kohary, and Paul Grubb, “Medicine Man” … Continue reading Lisle Engle Steps Out from Behind the Scenes with Incisive and Socially Aware Title Track, “Medicine Man”!

SINNER’S RISE RELEASES HEAVY NEW SINGLE “SUZUKA”

Salt Lake City, UT, Alternative Metal band, Sinner’s Rise has released a new single off their upcoming 2022 release, The Brink of Despair. Coming off a series of singles in 2021, the new album is slated for release later this year and features the band’s newest offering, “Suzuka” – a heavy, melodic track that’s a hard as it is polished. Josh Thompson, the singular member and driving force behind the project, took inspiration for … Continue reading SINNER’S RISE RELEASES HEAVY NEW SINGLE “SUZUKA”

The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

Atlanta alternative rock band Fairshake has released their newest single, the emotionally driven modern rock anthem “High Risk”. We had a chance to sit down with Shayne Goss, vocalist and guitarist for the band, to discuss the release as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have a new single out now. Tell us about it? Shayne Goss: … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

“Everywhere You Go” Continues Brian Baker’s Indie Pop Hit Streak

Having relocated from Melbourne, Australia, and settled into an off-the-grid permaculture farm north of Auckland in homeland New Zealand – singer-songwriter Brian Baker has gotten busy setting up a new studio space and recording this new song “Everywhere You Go”. The song has a wonderfully laid-back and sincere sentiment with some excellent guitar work. It deals with separation, that while in these times often we can’t hold our … Continue reading “Everywhere You Go” Continues Brian Baker’s Indie Pop Hit Streak