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Breaking Waves: 2022 Wrapped — Top Wave Music of the Year, Artists to Watch + more.
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Breaking Waves: 2022 Wrapped — Top Wave Music of the Year, Artists to Watch + more.

Yes, yes-- another 2022 listacle. I know, how terrible. At least this time it's "the top 10 in wave music" of 2022 and not another copy-paste from Billboard, right? ....Right...? Regardless of how you feel about these Top 10 lists, I hope you'll spare a moment and take a peek at what I have for you, because each one of these wave/wave-adjacent artists absolutely deserves your time. I'll cut to the chase-- Let's Dive into Some of the Top Wave Music of 2022, Shall We? Before we begin, here's a playlist with samplings from each of the artists I mention below, for your listening pleasure: Top Wave Music of 2022, as seen on Spotify: 6ixsr When I about to depart for Liquid Ritual’s “Conference” this spring, I had put out an open c...
Oliver Tree Surprises Fans With Deluxe Album Release
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Oliver Tree Surprises Fans With Deluxe Album Release

Oliver Tree's deluxe album, Cowboy Tears Drown the World in a Swimming Pool of Sorrow, is now available for streaming on all major platforms. In addition to the original track listing, this expanded edition includes 11 additional songs and the official video for "Suitcase Full of Cash." The project features viral stars Alissa Violet, Tana Mongeau, Viking Barbie, and  Melissa Ong and continues a string of innovative music videos from the genre-bending Tree. The original version of Cowboy Tears was released in February of 2022. The album spawned hit singles like "Swing & Miss", "Freaks & Geeks" and "Cowboys Don't Cry". Collectively the songs and accompanying music videos have connected with fans. Tens of millions of streams and views are ultimately the result. The album...
Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar
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Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

Photo Credit: Bob Clark Heading into the new year there is a lot of new music to be excited about. Here's a look at 5 January album releases that should be on your radar. Streaming is fine but please consider supporting your local independent record store. Purchasing stuff directly from the band is cool too! 1. The Subways - Uncertain Joys Release Date: January 13th The Subways have been picking up momentum since their new album was announced in early 2022. You can listen to the band themselves discuss new music and their experience on the popular FOX television show The OC on the OC Podcast with hosts Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. Expect an active touring schedule for The Subways in 2023. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released
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Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released

More details have emerged on the upcoming release of the new Måneskin album Rush!. The upcoming project by the Italian alt-rockers is set to be released on January 20th and features a total of 17 tracks. Some of the previously released material on the album include "Supermodel," "The Loneliest," and "MAMMAMIA." Rush! will also include the newly teased track "Gossip". Featuring Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, the song is set for release on January 13th. Another track from the album, titled "LA Fine," is available as part of the digital pre-order that's available now. https://twitter.com/thisismaneskin/status/1603525612488249344 Måneskin is an Italian rock band formed in 2015 in Rome, Italy. The band consists of lead vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, ...
Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver Captivating New Single
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Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver Captivating New Single

Robert Jon & The Wreck, a group known for their Southern roots rock sound, has released "Who Can You Love". The captivating Americana-infused single is featured on their new EP One Of A Kind. The EP will be available on March 10th via Journeyman Records, an independent label founded by Joe Bonamassa. One of a Kind was recorded at Hensen Studios in Los Angeles. The iconic Tapestry by Carole King and Blue by Joni Mitchell were both recorded in the legendary facility. The band worked with multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was who's known for his work with The Stones, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. In The Studio With Don Was When it came to working with Was, frontman Robert Jon Burrison had this to say about the experience. Don is a mysterious guy. He’s so much a...
††† (Crosses) Release Permanent.Radiant EP
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††† (Crosses) Release Permanent.Radiant EP

Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner The duo of Deftones Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez are better known as ††† (Crosses). Their EP Permanent.Radiant has arrived and it's six new electronic dark wave-influenced alt-rock songs we think you might be interested in. †††, pronounced Crosses, have been making music together since 2011. They're known for Chino's iconic emotive vocals and Lopez's world-class production. They've released two EPs, † and ††, and a self-titled album in 2014. In 2020 they resurfaced with a cover of "The Beginning of the End" by Cause and Effect. Split With Doom In a recent interview with Consequence, the duo spoke about their split with founding member Chuck Doom around the time of the release of "End". It turns out their lack of pro...
Brutal Pop Artist SUN Releases Memorable New Single and Video
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Brutal Pop Artist SUN Releases Memorable New Single and Video

Franco-German pop artist SUN has created a unique vibe that is all her own. Her brand of 'brutal pop' is on display in her new song and video, "John & I (Money)". SUN's blending of pop music with hard rock and metal has garnered critical acclaim and mass appeal. The talented singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress is telling a story on the new track and she had this to say about the material. "John & I (Money)" is a cynical and sassy rock song about the twisted relationship of a rich couple (the woman's point of view). After a poppy verse with a sassy riff, cute melody and cynical lyrics the chorus comes in like a hardcore tornado with brutal honesty and aggressive screams like the meltdown of a rich karen! When I wrote the song I imagined a rich housewife loosing ...
LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”
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LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”

After the abbreviated version went viral on Tik Tok, alt-rockers From Ashes To New have released the fully produced hard rock infused "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The Mariah Carey classic was originally released in 1994 and has become a holiday standard. After leaking a teaser for the cover song, From Ashes To New saw more than 900,000 views & 80,000 likes in just a few hours. The high-octane version is sure to inject some holiday spirit into hard rock music fans' holiday season. Frontman Matt Brandyberry gives some insight into the band's choices when it came to other song options. He also offers some insight into what we can expect in the new year. We always thought it would be sick to cover a Christmas song, but never did. We had some extra studio time and th...
Outlaws & Moonshine Release Video For Kickin’ “Hillbilly Rockstar”
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Outlaws & Moonshine Release Video For Kickin’ “Hillbilly Rockstar”

Outlaws & Moonshine, from Indianapolis, IN., is the southern rock and country band that tells itlike it is. Their new video, “Hillbilly Rockstar” drops today and will definitely get you singingalong to this bold anthem. This is their first single since their 2017 album release, Devil in theMoonshine, which has garnered thousands of plays on Spotify. Outlaws & Moonshine is Beau Vanvolkenburg (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Vanvolkenburgh (bass,vocals), and Eric Piper (drums). This motley crew got together in the Summer of 2014 and neverlooked back. Chris Vanvolkenburgh says, “Our song “Hillbilly Rockstars” is about that one song that we allhave that makes the radio volume go up. Feeling great, jamming out to your favorite band orsong.”  Outlaws & Moonshine Video The vi...
Crown The Empire Releases Hard-Hitting “Immortalize”
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Crown The Empire Releases Hard-Hitting “Immortalize”

Hard rockers Crown The Empire are following up one of their most successful tours to date with the release of "Immortalize". The high-octane new track delivers anthemic melodies and blistering guitar riffs that longtime fans will recognize as representative of their signature sound. The summer of '22 saw the band headline their own 'Fallout 10-Year Anniversary Tour'. From there they performed with Slipknot and Ice Nine Kills on the fall leg of Knotfest Roadshow. On "Immortalize" Crown The Empire worked with Zach Jones as producer and engineer. Jones is known for his work with acts like Fever 333, Scene Queen, and Nova Twins. As far as the meaning behind the new song, vocalist Andy Leo had this to say. "Immortalize" is about the fear of being forgotten once we pass on. It...