The Refrain Interview: Promise Game

New Hampshire punk outfit Promise Game has just dropped their latest track, “Any Reason To Party” ft. Joshua Herzer of Lions Lions. The modern pop punk track is an anthemic party song meant for the masses, with a great mix of scream and clean vocals, punchy guitars, atmospheric keys and even some gang vocals! Lyrically relevant, creatively bound, and harmonically emphasized. Promise Game is a Southern NH “multi-genre” punk rock band, that … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Promise Game

The Refrain Interview: Antigone

Decibel-crushing quintet Antigone take cues from modern metal-core, alternative rock, crunchy thrash, and grunge-infused metal to create a truly unique blend of heavy sound. Antigone has released their new album, So Much For Gravity. The album is a 4 song ep written by Antigone and produced and engineered by Edward Hinson and Garrett Barefoot (Blackplate Productions).  The first single, the hard rocking track “Sink or Swim”, is a thru and thru metal rocker … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Antigone

Dizasterpiece Drops Single “Echo Chamber”, Announces New Album

New Jersey East Coast hip-hop artist Dizasterpiece has released his newest single, the boom-bap influenced “Echo Chamber”. Dizasterpiece’s signature energetic delivery is showcased on the track, which is a true spiritual throwback to artists like The Wu-Tang Clan and The Beastie Boys. “Echo Chamber” is the first single from his upcoming nine-track album,  Regression Toward The Mean, out everywhere on August 5th. Lyrically, “Echo Chamber” touches on the fictitious nature of both social media and the music … Continue reading Dizasterpiece Drops Single “Echo Chamber”, Announces New Album

Gainseville Punks Mike & The Nerve Release “Bad News”

Gainesville, FL punk rock ‘n’ roll band Mike & The Nerve have just dropped their latest track, “Bad News”. The single is a straightforward, punk-tinged rock track true to the band’s Gainesville roots. Lyrically, “Bad News” is about temptation in its many awful forms and the struggle to resist it when we’re at our lowest.  “In the context of the song, this temptation is personified as a charismatic friend … Continue reading Gainseville Punks Mike & The Nerve Release “Bad News”

Refrain Interview: Atwood

Hailing from the fertile rock breeding ground of Milan, Italy, Atwood introduced themselves to the local scene with the release of their first single – Black Mirror, which was just the beginning of a storyline. Their debut EP, “at odds”, delivered in November 2018, has been defined as “a seamless blend of pop, alternative rock, synth and electronics and some post-hardcore influences flowing into one … Continue reading Refrain Interview: Atwood

Raz Nein Is “Geeked Up Sum”

Orlando, Florida based alternative hip hop artist Raz Nein has just dropped his latest single, “Geeked Up Sum”. The track is an explosive mix of punk and hip hop featuring Raz Nein’s distinctive vocals. The single was produced by Kmak. Raz Nein started his music journey on SoundCloud with his first release in 2018. From that point until now, he has become one of the founding … Continue reading Raz Nein Is “Geeked Up Sum”

The Refrain Interview: 5-7-Zero

5-7-Zero is a metal band based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. With Gabe Josefowicz on guitar and vocals and Cat Havrilla on bass and vocals, this young band, which began in February of 2020, is making waves in colorful fashion. Through influences such as Nirvana, Halestorm, and Seether, they write mostly originals, but can also cover several different genres due to their eclectic nature. They have been … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: 5-7-Zero

Wavebomb Drops Epic Cinematic Video For New Single “California Gun”

WAVEBOMB are back with their newest single, “California Gun.” The Singapore garage rock duo has made a name for themselves by specializing in passionate guitar-based alternative rock which balances punk artfulness with lo-fi sensibility, and “California Gun” is no exception. The track, produced by Ayumu Matsuo at Studio la Vache, France and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering in L.A., is a flat out … Continue reading Wavebomb Drops Epic Cinematic Video For New Single “California Gun”

The Refrain Interview: Quiet Like A Thief

Boston/Long Island pop punk outfit Quiet Like A Thief have just released their latest album, Through The Looking Glass. Big hooks, heart-on-sleeve lyricism, cascading and beautifully presented melodic rock production adorns the EP, sure to make them a household name in the pop punk scene.  On release day, the band has released the track “Downward Spiral” as a single. The song features Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights and was … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Quiet Like A Thief

The Refrain Interview: I Met A Yeti

Orlando, Florida’s 5-piece progressive post-hardcore outfit I Met A Yeti, has made waves in the genre with their EP titled Camp Yeti, a 5 track venture into the concepts of identity, relationships, and internal conflict. IMAY has toured the US several times going as far as Sacramento California. We got a chance to catch up with Daisy of IMAY as part of out Refrain Interview … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: I Met A Yeti

The Refrain Interview: Dolleesi

Dolleesi is an internationally recognized singer and songwriter, currently based in Los Angeles, CA. She was born in North Greece and was raised on the island of Rhodes, where her talent in music started to bloom. Dolleesi is known for her powerful vocals and her impressive range that blend harmonically with the smooth sound of her guitar and piano, creating a unique vibe that makes … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Dolleesi

The Refrain Interview: Analog Drip

Analog Drip is a two-piece Pop Punk/Alternative Rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They have been playing in bands together since high school and have the liver damage to back up the party lifestyle they portray in their lyrics. Connecting with the crowd isn’t hard when you write songs about good times, positivity, love lost and the sting of nostalgia. If you’re trying to have a … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Analog Drip