With their debut EP 'Penance' landing February 23rd, NYC duo Russian Baths have shared the first single titled 'Slenderman', which is taken from the release. Thundering drums power the track as Jess Rees' vocals are subtly intertwined before an epic landslide of guitars come firing in, sparking monumental moments in this hard-hitting piece.
Brooklyn band QWAM have released their new EP 'Feed Me'. Comprised of five cuts orchestrated during late night NYC excursions, high-octane rhythms sound off like sirens in the distance as singer Felicia Lobo's 'tell it like it is' delivery is aided by rapid fire guitars, thunderous drumming and interestingly enough, sing-along choruses. Incorporating the sound of classic NYC punk, this is a soundtrack to those gritty nights in a dark venue where the music is loud and being who you are is nothing short of celebrated.
Girlsville Records will release their benefit compilation 'Our Voltage' on March 1st. With the proceeds being donated to the legal aid for anti-racist activists as well as the Haymaker project, one of the songs featured on the LP is Mr. Airplane Man's 'Believe'. A psych-punk-blues rock gem, the lo-fi cut rocks with fiery guitar riffs and punchy drums that is raw and organic.
Jack White has announced the release of his new album 'BOARDING HOUSE REACH', landing March 23rd via Third Man/Columbia. The forthcoming record finds White returning to his early beginnings of music making using the same gear that he crafted songs on when he was fifteen years old. Meshing together a variety of styles including rock, electronica, funk, blues, Hip-Hop and more, 'BOARDING HOUSE REACH' was recorded in White's Third Man Studios in Nashville, as well as in New York City and Los Angeles. Jack White will also release a few copies of the new album as a limited edition package which includes a special vinyl pressing and a 12" x 24" insert.
Running 10 years strong in the music business, NYC rockers The Men are celebrating with the release of their new album 'Drift', landing March 2nd on Sacred Bones. The new work follows their 2016 LP 'Devil Music'. Working with Travis Harrison of Guided by Voices, 'Drift' is an expansion of sound, initiated by the previous album with The Men giving the tracks more of an open space without sacrificing musicality.

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Brooklyn band QWAM have shared their new single 'Dirty Feet'. The song follows their previous single 'Doggie Door' which was the lead-off cut taken from their forthcoming EP 'Feed Me', out January 19th. Taking cues from the classic era of New York City 70s punk, 'Dirty Feet' is an electrifying offering driven by powering guitar riffs and gritty, in your face vocals.
With a new album landing March 30th titled 'Combat Sports', The Vaccines have kicked in 2018 with a new track taken from the upcoming LP. 'I Can't Quit' finds the UK band delivering a joyful bridge of indie with upbeat pop. Quite the return, luminous production bursts with radiance as Justin Young leads the cavalry with catchy vocals that commands you to sing along. Have a listen below.
Hailing from Viterbo in Italy, trio Black Mamba are group who are pumping out high level alternative with punch. With a strong following in their country, the band have released their new album 'Heritage'. Comprised of ten songs, the album fuses the members' diverse musical background into one pristine package of alt goodness. Poised to storm the international arena, Black Mamba have shared a stream of 'Heritage' which you can preview down at the bottom.

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