All posts tagged: rock

Stream Tricot’s Rocking ‘Melon Soda’

Post-punk/alt band Tricot have been rocking steady for seven years now. Hailing from Kyoto, the trio released their debut album 'T H E' back in 2013, followed by their sophomore effort 'A N D' in 2015. Now signed to Big Scary Monsters Records, Tricot will drop their third album titled '3' on May 19th. To warm everyone up for the forthcoming release, the lovely ladies have shared their new single 'Melon Soda'. A catchy taste of melodic punk and garage rock, Tricot continue to sing in their native Japanese, adding their own imprint and style to the sound. Check it out.

MANKIND Share Their Latest Garage Rock Single ‘Three Handfuls Of Dirt’

Swedish rockers MANKIND make their return with a healthy dealing of dark and powerful garage rock. Just a second under four minutes in length, 'Three Handfuls Of Dirt' is a slow building drill of electrifying guitar riffs and thunderous drums before exploding into intense climax that would raise the dead. Ironically the track is taken from their forthcoming EP 'Death', out May 12.

Broken Social Scene Return with ‘Halfway Home’

Toronto collective Broken Social Scene make their return after a seven year gap with the new single 'Halfway Home'. Nothing short of monumental, the grand dash of pop and indie is the band perfectly in unison as they start a new chapter following their stellar 'Forgiveness Rock Record', released back in 2010.

ColoRising Mixes 30: Girls In Synthesis

If there is one group here to shake things up in music it's London's Girls In Synthesis. With a sound raging with punk fury, the group released their double A-side record 'The Mound/Disappear' in early March of this year. The band's energy hit like the impact of a bullet train at full speed with much of it properly translated at their live shows. After all, it isn't uncommon to see some of the members jumping into the crowd whilst playing. With the current political climate of the world seeming to spiral into a frenzy, the sound of Girls In Synthesis couldn't be needed more to cut through the current fluff floating about.

Honeymoon Disease Cover Eddie Floyd’s ‘Big Bird’

Swedish band Honeymoon Disease released their album 'The Transcendence' back in 2015 which found the band sparking a sound dripping in 70s rock. With a 7" record entitled 'Electric Eel' forthcoming in May, the band have shared the b-side cut which is a cover of the classic Eddie Floyd 'Big Bird'. Powered by no rills rock & roll pumping with streaking guitar liners, a shaking tambourine and thundering drum hits, Honeymoon Disease surely didn't disappoint in one shape or fasion with this killer version. Have a listen.

Stream Valley Queen’s ‘Destroyer’ EP

With a sound straddling between hazy pop, sun-kissed rock and a dash of psychedelic soul, Los Angeles-based band Valley Queen have released their new EP entitled 'Destroyer'. Led by the classic vocals of Natalie Carol, the six-song record is a lush touching of a distinct style of rock and roll with sensibilities of acts The Eagles. 'Destroyer' instantly evokes imagery of long drives through the vibrant California desert. Out now, you can stream the EP below.