The Relentless: “Save a Prayer” (Duran Duran cover)
The Fugees: “Killing Me Softly” (Lori Lieberman cover)
Nirvana: “The Man Who Sold the World” (David Bowie cover)
rock music
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#27)
1. receiver
Alternative rock from California. For fans of 311, Incubus, At the Drive-In, etc. receiver has begun recording their first full-length album. You can hear their Channels E.P. on Soundcloud.
“Fake Woke (’98)”
“Become”
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2. DEADTHRONE
Melodic metalcore from the UK. For fans of Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Bullet For My Valentine, etc. Deadthrone signed with Arising Empire earlier this month and released the single, “Feel.” Check it and “Our Legacy” out below.
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3. A Scent Like Wolves
Metal/Alternative from Pennsylvania. For fans of A Skylit Drive, While She Sleeps, Attila, etc. A Scent Like Wolves plans to record a new LP this year!
“American Winter”
“Hands of Porcelain”
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4. DK-Zero
Industrial/Electronic music with members hailing from Wales and Washington. For fans of Nyxx, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, etc. DK-Zero will be releasing a new EP this summer. They just posted their next single, “Boom Boom,” to their Patreon. Here are two other tracks: “iFeel” and “Turn Up the Hate.”
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5. For a Life Unburdened
Metalcore from Canada. For fans of Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, etc. For a Life Unburdened has promised a lot of new content in 2019! For now, listen to two songs from their debut album, Contempt/Clarity: “Run Away” and “Clarity.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 647
Puscifer — “The Undertaker”
Playlist Challenge, Day 646
Fun Gun Roulette — “Friday”
Playlist Challenge, Day 645
Tremonti — “All I Was”
Playlist Challenge, Day 642
I Prevail — “Stuck in Your Head”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 48)
Spineshank: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (The Beatles cover)
Leo Moracchioli ft. Mary Spender: “Sultans of Swing” (Dire Straits cover)
Wednesday 13: “Runnin’ Down a Dream” (Tom Petty cover)
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#26)
1. Shallowpoint
Rock/metal from Tennessee. For fans of Devour the Day, Sevendust, Gemini Syndrome, etc. Shallowpoint has been recording new music and is booking shows (check out their official site for more). Here is the band’s latest lyric video, “Dislocate,” and for those with a heavier preference, check out “Fractured.”
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2. Landmvrks
Metal from France. For fans of early Bring Me The Horizon, Soilwork, Atreyu, etc. Landmvrks’ latest album, Fantasy, was released in November 2018 and they are currently touring to promote it. Listen to “Endless Paradox” and “Blistering.”
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3. Saint Slumber
Indie rock/alternative pop “forged in the suburban sprawl between Philadelphia and NYC.” For fans of The Chainsmokers, The 1975, twenty one pilots, etc. Saint Slumber will begin their new record cycle this spring and have been reworking their live performance for the upcoming shows. I listened to quite a few tracks while writing this. My favorites (so far) are “Youth,” “Cool,” and “Human.”
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4. Wild Root
Soul music with a rock interpretation (hard soul) from Florida. For fans of Steely Dan, Government Mule, Dave Matthews Band, etc. Wild Root is playing shows all over Florida, bringing their particular brand of bluesy, soul-touching rock with them. Kick off your Wild Root education with “More Than I Can See” and “Jungle.”
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5. All the Colours
Alternative rock from Australia. For fans of Beck, The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age, etc. All the Colours is set to release their third album this year! Here is ATC’s latest single, “You Know, I Don’t,” and this track from 2015, “So High.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 640
Terra — “Close Enough”
Playlist Challenge, Day 638
Modest Mouse — “Float On”
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