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Alive Phoenix - Celebrate You Pop, New Wave New York, United States Overall Impression: Good-natured and totally rocking, Celebrate You by Alive Phoenix is the boost needed to brighten up the day. This new Rock tune has elements of New Wave, Alternative Rock, and Pop for a sound that is wildly accessible and wholly entertaining. It captures the essence of celebration, and lifts up anyone in its direction for no reason other than they deserve it. The chorus shines brightly with positivity and a melody that is down-right infectious. It is the sort of hook that not only will be stuck in your head, but could be appealing as the soundtrack for a mood-boosting supplement. Alive Phoenix is a music project from the mind of Pete John, who handles the vocals with a killer approach reminiscent of late 90's Alternative Rock. He has something special on his hands with Celebrate You that will keep fans coming back for more. Strongest Point(s): There are many strong po...

Casiocenz - I Don't Care Anymore Alternative/Alt. Rock, Indi Rock, New Wave California, United States Overall Impression: Echoing the heydays of classic Indie rock and offering its listeners an easily accessible and undoubtedly catchy piece of songwriting that they're likely to be humming for quite some time to come, Casiocenz serves up an eclectic mix of riff rich guitar work, invigorating rhythms, and exhilarating vocal performances in their absolute banger of a track, "I Don't Care Anymore". The band manages to strike a great balance between their more restrained side and excitingly strident characteristics, allowing "I Don't Care Anymore" to adopt a feeling of constant movement and vigor in its arrangement that offers listeners plenty to feast upon. Strongest Point(s): The sheer attention to detail that's been put into the arrangement is superb. It's evident that Casiocenz has spent considerable time ensuring ...

Eleanor Idlewood - Akito's Madness Dance/Electronica, New Wave, Dark Wave Bordeaux, France Overall Impression: Crafting an all-consuming Synthwave soundscape with artistic precision and immersive intentionality, Eleanor Idlewood drops their latest single, "Akito's Madness" - mirroring the roiling echoes of maniacal thought through minimalistic synth ostinatos and an infectious backbeat to usher listeners into a space of deep danceability and endless chill! Strongest Point(s): Feeling far more like a space than a song, "Akito's Madness" offers a great deal of subtlety in its composition, from the tones being used to their various entrances and exits from the soundscape. The underlying backbone to the track is this eternally rolling synth bass line - managing to maintain its presence throughout the experience without ever losing its appeal. The constant presence of that ostinato establishes such a commanding baseline experience...

Snakedoctors - Jeff Johnson Spoke Rock, Grunge, New Wave Gdansk, Poland Overall Impression: If you've been longing for authentic rock with a touch of punk, metal and dark new wave à la Joy Division and Sisters of Mercy, then "Jeff Johnson Spoke" will fill your void. Snakedoctors give us British punk/new wave rock within a lo-fi sound, with a powerful drum and a sinister guitar. The eerie lead vocal is styled to punk perfection, delivering the feeling and mood of anger, dissatisfaction and contempt with a lover. Few today are able to capture the spirit and authenticity found in punk and garage rock, but Snakedoctors have done so, and with artistry. Strongest Point(s): Very cool song! I love the throwback to late 70s and 80s Hard Rock and Dark New Wave in this track. All of the performances here is what makes this song gold. I loved the drum, guitar and bass. The lyrics are very original, and an innovative way of creating words on a familiar subje...