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Mick Combs

“Greed” - heavy rock with hand-crafted intensity! Today we’ve got something seriously exciting on the table: “Greed” by Mick Combs . Never heard of him? Time to change that. Known for high-octane rock and electrifying guitar work , Mick Combs delivers exactly what fans of hand-built, riff-driven music crave. “Greed” opens dark and mysterious, marked by metallic, hammered textures and a gripping bass riff. Moments later, the electric lead guitar erupts, throwing a sharp,

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2 days ago2 min read

Massy Ferguson

“Lights Get Low” – country with heart & soul! I European Tour Alert Massy Ferguson from Seattle, USA are about to start their first European Tour , and we’re excited to dive into their latest track “Lights Get Low” from this Twang-Rock band. Massy Ferguson is a tractor brand, but there’s no barnyard rock on the menu here. We’re music enthusiasts, but what is Twang-Rock? If you asked the same question, here’s a quick primer: Meaning of "Twang" in Music: “Guitar twang: A rich,

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5 days ago2 min read

Rett Smith

An Intimate Night of Honesty | LARK Berlin Concert Review Rett Smith is currently on his 2025 “A Physical Persistence” European tour , and on November 11 he stopped in Berlin. We attended the captivating show at LARK , Berlin , and experienced the genre-blending Americana, Folk-Pop, and Soul artist from Los Angeles, USA. Rett Smith is known for atmospheric songs with introspective lyrics and deeply emotional live performances . His music, a delicate mix of folk, soul, and a

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7 days ago4 min read

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Short News

DIGITAL CARBS release full album "Oh Hedonism"

Munich-based Prog/Alternative rock band Digital Carbs released their second album "Oh Hedonism " on October 3, 2025. The record is packed with perceptive indie-rock songs that evoke the spirit of Radiohead, merging surreal imagery, sharp social critique, and hypnotic song structures into a sound that oscillates between intimacy and chaos. We listened to the tracks, and the mood is simultaneously catchy and introspective - modern, deep, and compelling. Digital Carbs showc

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5 hours ago2 min read

The Rule announce new single “Control Is All I See” and tease debut album ”Tales From Above”

Three brothers, one band, one goal: Rock ’N’ Roll! Music has always been a central part of their lives, and in 2018 The Rule recorded their first EP THE RULE at Lowcutproduction Studio. Since then, the Swiss trio has built a reputation for raw, handmade rock with a 70s flair, earning slots at festivals like Lumnezia and Stars in Town (both in Switzerland) and continuously refining their energetic live presence. After several EPs and years of relentless work, the band spent

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22 hours ago2 min read

Astrachan releases new album ”Signs”

Astrachan is the solo project of Chicago-based artist Ben Astrachan. On October 31, he released his new album ”Signs”, blending upbeat, unrestrained Rock’n’Roll with classic handcrafted folk, echoing artists like Cat Stevens and Daniel Romano. Astrachan describes his sound as “diasporic rock,” rooted in indie rock and indie folk. “Signs” was produced entirely analog in his basement studio and explores themes of revelation, conflict, and the balance between justice and peace

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2 days ago1 min read

Editorials

What Makes a Song Stand Out in 2025?

I am a musician, songwriter, and producer, and I’ve never cared much about track lengths or the “perfect” mix. For me, it has always been about the art itself. This year, I asked myself: Can true artistry fit into a two-minute track? Does cramming a message into such a short time harm the art, or can it work if you simply go with the flow? I grew up in a cultural environment where art had no boundaries. Classical pieces can last hours, and even mainstream music often featured

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4 days ago3 min read