In the ever-evolving musical landscape of Europe and Poland in particular, a variety of bands are emerging, each with a distinct voice and a dedication to exploring new sound territories. From post-punk
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Released on June 20th, 2025, Ruyi is the fourth EP from Minus Hero, a band that formed in Rome in 2019 and is now split between the Italian capital and Amsterdam. Known
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Poptones’ second album “Pure”, out September 26th via Happy Metal Records, trades restraint for range. The Copenhagen trio—Mads Bertelsen, Simon Hiemstra, and Anders Poulsen—sound less like they’re chasing a sound and more like they’re chasing instinct. Recorded in fragments across Denmark, India, and Italy,
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Volk Soup test the finesse. The Leeds six-piece have spent the last
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South Wales hardcore outfit Maelstrom are releasing their second EP, cutting straight to the point with a burst of aggression shaped by internal struggle and scene-rooted slam. A short blast of everything they’ve been working on since the start of the year. The tracks
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“False Point” arrives digitally on July 3, 2025, pairing two rising Midwestern
With the release of Krater, Charlie Werber (LOVELY LITTLE GIRLS, THE FLYING
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