Released on January 30, 2026.
Originally performed by The Smashing Pumpkins.
cinematic rock
Female-Fronted Friday: Anaria
When: 2011
Where: New England
Genre: Rock/Symphonic Metal
FFO: Nightwish, Edge of Paradise, Within Temptation
Having existed in some form or fashion since 2011, Anaria currently consists of vocalist Jessica Mercy, guitarists Sergio Salvucci and Dan Spinney, bassist Matt Frotten, and drummer Johnathan Jena. The band is genre-defying, but the most prevalent elements in their music are symphonic metal, modern rock, and cinematic scoring, with a sprinkling of pop.
Anaria has released five full-length albums – Ancestors (2014), Seasons of the Mind, Vol. 1: Inception (2015), Exile (2020), Holding Cell (2024), and Between Loving and Dying (2026). Their latest single, “From the Dark,” hit streaming platforms back in March. All of their audio, video, and photo production is done in-house, as Sergio and Jessica have built their own production company. Jessica also doubles as a freelance singer/songwriter.
To learn more about Anaria, or to simply keep up with their various goings-on, follow them on all the usual socials/streaming services!
“From the Dark”
“Chasing Shadows”
“Awaken”
“Wings of a Butterfly” (HIM cover)
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [6/8 – 6/14]
Song of the Day — Edge of Paradise: “Hologram”
The title track from Edge of Paradise’s forthcoming record, Hologram, available for pre-order now at edgeofparadisestore.com!
Smash Into Pieces Announces North American Headline Tour for 2023
Smash Into Pieces is embarking on their first ever headlining tour in North America starting April 14th in Montreal. Support comes in the form of Citizen Soldier. Tickets are running low in multiple cities, so grab yours ASAP at smashintopieces.com!
- 4/14 – Montreal, QC – Petit Campus
- 4/15 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
- 4/17 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
- 4/18 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
- 4/19 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
- 4/21 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
- 4/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge
- 4/24 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
- 4/25 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
- 4/27 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 4/28 – North Hollywood, CA – Knitting Factory NoHo
- 4/29 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
- 5/1 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues
- 5/2 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
- 5/3 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
- 5/4 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 5/5 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
- 5/6 – New York, NY – Racket
DRVID Shares Debut Single, “Shadow Mind”
New Music Friday Feat. Death Valley High, 9th Planet, and Breathing Theory
Death Valley High: “Pretty Graves”
9th Planet: “Best Of Me”
Breathing Theory: “Your Frequency”
Weekly Focus: Death Valley High, Day Seven
Death Valley High — “Warm Bodies,” from the album CVLT AS FVK (2016).
Weekly Focus: Death Valley High, Day Six
Death Valley High — “Ick Switch,” from the album CVLT AS FVK (2016).
Weekly Focus: Death Valley High, Day Five
Death Valley High — “How2Kill,” from the album Positive Euth (2013).
