Curated by Monk
So, here we are, batterin’ and breezin’, poundin’ ‘n’ pummellin’, stompin’ ‘n’ strollin’ our way through the darkened heart and soul of another busy rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ month here in the Überverse… We’ve the death decks fully cranked up, and the amps set so loud that the neighbours are gonna enjoy some of the finest sounds around (whether they want to not!) – just as are you, our loyal readers… so, grab a chilled beer or three and settle into your favourite armchair and enjoy our latest selection of the hottest aural delights to have come our way over the past seven days:
Amongst Liars ‘Repair Myself’ (Self-Released)
The south coast alt-rockers end a period of transition and enter one of rebirth with their first release since guitarist Leo Burdett stepped up to the microphone to take over lead vocal duties:
Bad Fractals ‘Strike!’ (Creation Youth)
The London-based multi-national acid/psych glunk trashers hit hard with this opening salvo from their upcoming debut album, the Youth-produced ‘The Sea Sang Screaming‘, which is due for release around this time next month:
Brother Venus ‘Just A Friend’ (SODEH Records)
This funk/grunge/Latino-infused Canadian alt-rock quartet dive deep into the tension of blurred boundaries and unresolved emotionson this first taste of new music since the release of their debut album at the end of 2023:
Citizen Rat ‘Happy?’ (SODEH Records)
These Brisbane post-punk/metal crossover agitators tear into the illusion of success and the mental toll of chasing it, examining creative burnout, self-doubt, and the exhausting grind of modern musicianship. It captures the pressure of constantly feeding the content machine while fighting to be seen on this latest standalone release:
DIEYOUNG ‘Crave’ (Adventure Cat Records)
Stylized as DYNG, this Lousiana singer-songwriter, real name Cody Mackenzie, describes his sound as “pop forward”, which he demonstrates on this debut offering:
Fortune Teller ‘Lucid State’ (Self-Released)
The South Wales pop punks recently gave us ‘Premonitions’ of what is to come with their debut EP, and remind us how their momentum is very much in overdrive with this latest sample:
Gather The Lost ‘This Time’ (Self-Released)
The lead single from the just-released debut album by this Dublin-based alt-rock quartet, which the band descibe as “an anthem for anyone reclaiming their identity… it’s about leaving behind the “should-haves,” stepping out of the shadows, and heading straight for the fire with no holding back”:
King Kraken ‘Call To War’ (Self-Released)
The first release from the south Wales metal warriors since they stripped down to a four-piece in the wake of the departure last Autumn of long-time guitarist Pete Rose sounds a clarion call based on the sci-fi classic ‘War Of The Worlds’:
Kyoshi Station ‘Song Unsung’ (Self-Released)
The Scottish melodic indie post-punk quartet reflect on the cost of playing it safe, confronting self-imposed limits and the quiet drift into unrealized potential, contrasting comfort with risk on this latest standalone release:
Little Billy Lost ‘Under The Gun’ (FezzKoKo Records)
Hailing from the home of ÜS garage rock, these gritty Boston power pop veterans address the ongoing issue of gun crime in their usual confrontational and uncompromising stance:
Plaindrifter ‘Moth Murmuration’ (Ripple Music)
The German progressive stoner trio unveil the first taste of their upcoming second album, which has been five years in the making and is due for release in mid-June:
Screams Of Tranquility ‘Where Hope Dies Loudest’ (SODEH Records)
These melodic death dealers shake the very foundations of their native Austrian Alps with this latest commentary on decay, guilt, pride, consequence and irreversible collapse:
Self Deception ‘DON’T B E L O N G’ (Napalm Records)
These Swedish melodic modern metallers address address the darkness nobody ever wants to revisit with this lead sample from their upcoming new album, which will prove that they are ‘One Of Us‘ when it is released in the middle of next month:
Still Insane ‘Ride The River’ (Thousand Islands Records)
The Quebec punk veterans pay tribute to a friend, who was actually supposed to contribute vocals to this track, which is the first release from their upcoming new album, which is due towards the end of this year:
The Limit ‘Part Two, Screw You’ (Silver Lining Music)
Featuring doom legend Bobby Liebling and punk agitator Sonny Vincent in what might seem an unlikely union, this lead single from the collab’s upcoming new album, due at the end of July, also features a guest appearance from Steve Stevens:
The Rift ‘Recaptcha Code’ (SODEH Records)
The Los Angeles progressive alt-rockers rail against the advance of AI in every aspect of our lives and reflect on a world increasingly blurred between human instinct and machine precision on this latest standalone release:
The Roost ‘Miss You Every Day’ (M&O Music)
Our final selection sees these four Belgian art-rockers offering us the first taste of their upcoming new album, which will see us collectively climbing a ‘Black Mountain’ when it is released in the latter half of next month:
So, there you have it, our latest selections to kick off a new rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ week in… well, rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ style. We’ll be back same time, same place next week with another selection of the finest tunes which will have been embracing our eardrums in the intervening period. And don’t forget to check out our daily picks as well… In the meantime, keep ‘er lit, keep ‘er between the hedges and keep on Über Röckin’ in the free world \m/
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