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Death Cassette Release Gritty Punk Rock Single “Reflector”

18Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Death Cassette Release Gritty Punk Rock Single “Reflector”

Death Cassette, hailing from the vibrant punk scene of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is back with a new single and album announcement. They've been making waves with its distinctive blend of grunge and hardcore. Their music is characterized by a melodic, high-energy vibe and a strong focus on vocals. The band has joined forces with High End Denim Records to release their new EP Get Rid Of It. The album features six electrifying tracks. The first single, "Reflector," is available now and offers a glimpse into what this EP has to offer. You can expect the album to drop on November 17. New Single "Reflector" is a musical tirade against moral superiority and self-serving hypocrisy. Death Cassette's lyrics confront the tendency to point fingers at others without self-reflection, represent...

Cherry Lena Weaves Together Darkness & Feminine Rage in “EDGE”

17Oct

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Music

Cherry Lena Weaves Together Darkness & Feminine Rage in “EDGE”

Canadian alternative pop artist, Cherry Lena, just released a new single: "EDGE". Touching on emotional themes like loneliness and isolation, this song is imbued with dark feminine energy and feminine rage. It also shows off the artist's rich vocals as well as her unique blend of drum 'n' bass beats and hypnotic dark pop tropes. Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/track/2uhtmKLHFHdf3K0NRWT1HE?si=33b6ddb822f94187 While this song doesn't quite emanate the same kind of "dark feminine"/"villain era" energy as some other tracks we've recently covered, it does lean into a specific side of 'bad bitch' behavior: inner strength and relentless self-care. It shows how one can drag herself out of the darkness--back from 'the edge'--and start anew. Explaining the song's history, ...

‘What Kind of Fool’ Are You? The Lovelines Help Us Find Out (Exclusive Interview)

15Oct

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

‘What Kind of Fool’ Are You? The Lovelines Help Us Find Out (Exclusive Interview)

"I love recording with my sister. It’s like dumping a box of Legos on the floor and building something together."- Todd goings, The Lovelines Many musicians consider their bandmates to be like family, but in the case of The Lovelines, the music truly is a family affair. A sibling duo, connecting across the Atlantic, is responsible for making the special sort of sickly-sweet pop music found on The Lovelines' streaming platforms, including a new single, "What Kind of Fool Would Want to Fall in Love?" If you're a fan of dreamy romantics, clever songwriting, and soulful femme vocals--this one is for you. We also come bearing exciting news: Todd Goings, one half of The Lovelines, connected with us here at MendoWerks Magazine and gave us a look into the band's origins, this new singl...

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ May Make You a Skeptic (Review)

13Oct

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ May Make You a Skeptic (Review)

With 'The Exorcist: Believer,' director David Gordon Green has taken another legacy horror series and updated it for modern times. Whether or not he has succeeded in that is debatable. I was a fan of his 2018 reboot of the 'Halloween' series, but stretching that into a new trilogy felt unnecessary. Now, the plan is for another new trilogy using the backbone of 'The Exorcist.' I gotta say, it feels like Green should stop while he's ahead. This is not to say that 'The Exorcist: Believer' is unwatchable. Far from it. The first half of the film is rather compelling. Unfortunately, things change once efforts are made to tie the new storyline into the original tale of possession from the 1973 classic. Leslie Odam Jr. is Victor, an overprotective single father raising his teenage dau...

House of Harm Announces Playground: A Sonic Journey of Shadow-Pop

12Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music, Uncategorized

House of Harm Announces Playground: A Sonic Journey of Shadow-Pop

Photo Credit: Gerson Vargas In a revelation for fans of the buzzworthy three-piece group House of Harm, album news has dropped. Their latest album Playground is set for release on December 1st. This new record sees them expanding on their signature shadow-pop sound. You'll hear blending of midnight atmospherics, '90s jangle pop vibes, and catchy synth hooks. Alongside vocalist Michael Rocheford, House of Harm features Cooper Leardi (guitar/synths) and Tyler Kershaw (guitar/synth). Together, they've cultivated a dedicated and growing fanbase, selling out shows on both coasts purely through the power of word-of-mouth. New Single In conjunction with the album announcement, House of Harm has released a new single and music video for "Roseglass." An interesting departure from thei...

All is ‘Fair Play’ in Love and Climbing the Corporate Ladder (Review)

6Oct

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

All is ‘Fair Play’ in Love and Climbing the Corporate Ladder (Review)

At Sundance 2023, 'Fair Play' set off the kind of bidding wars that we don't often see anymore for indie dramas. Most of the mini-majors like Searchlight and Neon were battling it out against streaming services to release the feature debut from Chloe Domont, who cut her teeth directing television series like 'Ballers' and 'Suits.' In the end, Netflix emerged victorious and took global rights on the film which had everybody talking in Park City. Alden Ehrenreich as Luke and Phoebe Dynevor as Emily in 'Fair Play.' Cr. Sergej Radovic / Courtesy of Netflix Emily (Phoebe Dynevor, 'Bridgerton') and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich, 'Solo: A Star Wars Story') are two young professionals working in the cutthroat world of hedge fund management. Their scorching hot relationship is against company p...

Mike Shinoda’s “ALREADY OVER” Builds A Musical Bridge From The Past To The Future

5Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Mike Shinoda’s “ALREADY OVER” Builds A Musical Bridge From The Past To The Future

Photo Credit: Mike Miller Multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist, Mike Shinoda, best known as co-frontman of Linkin Park, has just dropped his latest single, "Already Over." What sets this release apart is that Shinoda not only wrote and recorded the track but also lent his vocals and played every instrument. The song harks back to the signature sound he pioneered with Linkin Park, featuring kinetic live drums, gritty distorted guitar, and his unique vocal delivery. Accompanying the single is a frenetic hand-painted visual video, crafted by Dusty Deen. The footage includes images contributed by legendary photographer Mike Miller. You can check out the video below and listen to "Already Over" everywhere you stream music. Shinoda Shares His Thoughts Shinoda shared his though...

Kings County’s “So Cold” Is A Hard Rock Masterpiece

4Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Kings County’s “So Cold” Is A Hard Rock Masterpiece

Hard rock titans Kings County are back with a blistering new single and music video, "So Cold," which builds on the success of their previous releases; it is a relentless, high-octane rock experience. Kings County consists of Rob Dexter (Vocals, Bass), Steve Bell (Guitars, Vocals), Joe Lopez (Drums), and Bill Kania (Guitars, Vocals). They have a knack for delivering hard-hitting guitar riffs, scorching vocals, and an intense, melodic sound that grabs you by the collar. Frontman Rob Dexter delves into the essence of "So Cold," explaining that the track encapsulates the multi-tiered complexities of life, relationships, and internal struggles. It's a song that resonates with anyone who's experienced the ups and downs of existence. Kings County In The Studio "So Cold" took sh...

SINthetik Messiah Synthesizes Industrial D’n’B Track, “I Wanna Be Alive With You”

1Oct

By CJNo Comments

Features, Music

SINthetik Messiah Synthesizes Industrial D’n’B Track, “I Wanna Be Alive With You”

If you haven't caught on yet, I'm a big fan of guitar music. The heavier, the better! However, sometimes, a song outside my usual tastes gets sent my way... and I'm taken aback by how much I like it. In this case, the song is "I Wanna Be Alive With You" by Louisiana-based industrial bass pioneer, SINthetik Messiah, sent to me by one of my editors here at MendoWerks. Learn from my mistakes: even if electronic music isn't your usual jam, let this song be your first taste of the genre. Because... in a word? It's 'epic'. Find "I Wanna Be Alive With You" by SINthetik Messiah on YouTube, below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1reL_SSkYAg "I Wanna Be Alive With You" video, via Drop Nation. According to SINthetik Messiah lore, this song is about a ghost watching his lover and ...

Worldwide Wave: Global Wave Music Tours 2023

30Sep

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Worldwide Wave: Global Wave Music Tours 2023

Last year, we saw the wave community hit a couple monumental milestones: wave music at the Amsterdam Dance Event for the first time, the launch of the first-ever dedicated North American wave music festival, and much more. Later on this year, however, some major players in the wave scene are going to be hitting the road all across the globe. Many of these tour dates are first-time cities (and countries!) for these artists. That's right: we are getting wave music tours... worldwide! Read all about these tours and more, below. Worldwide Wave Music Tours, Forthcoming: These forthcoming international wave tours, led by Kompass Music Group artists barnacle boi, Brothel, and Skeler, are following the massive North American 'wave tour' that these three producers set out on together e...