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Back To The Emo Golden Era! ‘No Wake’ debut first song “Remember Your Name”

In a captivating blend of catchy indie rock, and nostalgic post-hardcore, No Wake delivers their debut banger of a single. This track will make you go from dancing on a chair in your living room to throwing the chair over-head at the wall, as they make you reflect on the rise, addiction, and demise of a toxic relationship. There is much more to come with a sonically rich full-length album containing 3 music videos. The band plans on touring the summer/fall/winter of 2024 as they bring the live energy you’ve been craving. The track is out now on all streaming platforms, including Spotify.

“Remember Your Name” was produced/mixed by Doug Gallo in New Jersey, USA and mastered by Kris Crummet (Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Hail The Sun).

Alternative Pop by DIZTEN. An interesting blend!

Discover DIZTEN’s Alternative Pop. Even though that is a combination of two opposite genres, for DIZTEN, it’s all about that intriguing midfield that lies between them. The music is in that 80’s tradition of computer drums, synth bass, dark pads, guitar riffs and melodic vocal lines. Go and discover DIZTEN yourself!

A trip down movie lane: Forre Sterra blikt terug op verwaterde vriendschappen met nieuwe single ‘Movies’.

‘Movies’ is het eerste nummer dat de band uitbrengt in 2 jaar tijd. De single is op 25 januari te beluisteren op onder andere Spotify, Apple Music en Youtube. Voor het nummer is, geheel binnen het thema, in samenwerking met regisseur Pim Hegeman een mini-film gemaakt.

“Why don’t we go to the movies, why don’t we go to the movies anymore?” zingt frontman Lennert tijdens de openingsklanken van het nummer. Hij weet het antwoord. Gedurende de coronacrisis werd hij wegbezuinigd bij zijn baantje in de bioscoop, waarna inspiratie volgde. Maar de single gaat niet alleen over een bezoekje aan het grote, witte doek. Het staat voor een nostalgisch verlangen. Het verlangen naar tijden die zijn geweest en niet meer terug te krijgen zijn.

Afgelopen maart trok de band de studio in van producer Martijn Groeneveld om hun nieuwe album ‘Drifters’ op te nemen. ‘Movies’ is een eerste voorproefje van wat de groep daar heeft vastgelegd.

Forre Sterra bestaat uit frontman Lennert Klaui, bassist Mike Huijbregts en drummer Milan Klaui en is een indierockband met energieke gitaarsongs, melodieuze hooks, en verhalende teksten.

Purple Pinky EP

If you like psychedelic, experimental yet catchy music with vaguely philosophical lyrics, you may like this new EP! It is the first release by Amsterdam based independent artist Purple Pinky, also known as Jolan Lammertink. Its sound is inspired by 70s/80s New Wave and Art Rock, popularized by artists such as David Bowie, King Crimson and Kate Bush, while also drawing from modern alternative rock, electronic music and jazz. These influences combine to form a distinctive sound and a fresh listening experience.

Should’ve been strong

Our latest release “Should’ve Been Strong” is out now! This song actually came to be out of two separate songs. The lyrics I had written many years ago to a different tune. That song became such a hassle, mostly instrumental, that I kinda just forgot about the whole track all together.
The instrumental part I wrote around the bridge/solo part (of which there is not a lot left in the song). It was beautiful, the sound coming out of the guitar at that moment and I couldn’t help myself playing it over and over. At some point I wrote the rest of the instrumental guitar parts but most of it came to be in the process of recording.

I love writing songs in dialog and a dialog works better if there’s someone who answers. So having Rianne in the band really completes the sound of Jessie Beretta.
The name Jessie Beretta insinuates something masculine but feminine. Something strong but smooth. And I do feel that that’s something that is represented in this new track.
It has a very pop meets americana vibe but maybe you should hear that for yourself see what comes to mind. We’d love to hear your opinion!

Checkout Jessie Beretta

You Make Me Feel

This is a pop rock song. You Make Me Feel was written by Grace (vocalist) for her two children and together with guitarist and producer Edgar Grimaldos they made it into a beautiful song. The lyrics are very emotional and touching, because it represents the purest love, as love for children is, of whom we always feel protective. This song caught the attention of several international radio stations and media outlets.

Rocking the 9 to 5: The Crimson Crows’ Satirical Anthem to Corporate Life

While The Crimson Crows’ sound harkens back to the golden age of classic guitar rock, their satirical send-up of corporate drone culture is distinctly modern.

On ‘Employee Of The Month (9 to 5)’, they face down the existential fear of a meaningless job with a potent mix of humor and sincerity.

With intricate, tightly interwoven guitars and a gritty, memorable vocal performance, they are establishing themselves as torch bearers for garage-rock.

Bayline – I Choose Love

Bayline’s debut album is full of catchy, melodic, raw, punk and rock tracks with a touch of emo. Ranging from more punk tracks to slower rock tracks all brought with the same punch, appealing to a wide range of rock music fans. The songs on this album are a reflection on the current and past state of society. But it also contains more personal tracks addressing anxiety, depression and choosing your own path. The band saw a common theme throughout the songs and that was LOVE. You can lose yourself in all the negativity and your own (negative) thoughts but I CHOOSE LOVE.

The album has been released, November 24th, in collaboration with Suburban Records and Flight 13.

You can find the album here:

Emotion, It’s In The Moment – Neoncoloredpixels Newest Release

Charis aka Neoncoloredpixels is an upcoming talented artist. Neoncoloredpixels makes her own music productions since she was 13 years old. With a father as a computer engineer, she discovered the possibilities to work with trackers and started to experiment with different software.

Since 2022 Neoncoloredpixels is publishing her music as Neoncoloredpixels to the audience.
“Emotion” is Neoncoloredpixels’ promising latest release. The track has a Middle Eastern touch. The bombastic violins make the listener join the emotional journey. The latest track of Neoncoloredpixels is inspired by music of artists like Aphex Twin, Bjork, Portishead and Massive Attack.

Listen to the track “Emotion” by artist Neoncoloredpixels on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music and your other favorite music platforms.

François Marius Ignites the Indie Scene with Reggae Revolution in ‘Rasta Dance’

It’s not every day that a song comes along and straightaway transports you to paradise, but François Marius’ new single “Rasta Dance (Radio Edit)” does just that. From the opening notes of that irresistible bassline and vibrant section, I was lost in a chanted daydream of palm trees swaying to a reggae beat on some sunny Caribbean beach, François Marius has truly crafted the ultimate soundtrack for summer and delivered pure dancing bliss in the process.