Four new releases moving from theatrical metal and art rock to alternative guitars, folk-punk and uncompromising hardcore. Four songs. Four completely different moods. This week's On This Track Midweek Listening 5 moves from fantasy-fuelled metal and theatrical art rock to expansive alternative guitars and folk-punk chaos. There's plenty of noise here, but each artist uses it differently - sometimes to build a world, sometimes to work through something personal and sometimes

A small, unpolished venue with a strong sense of community Tucked into Kreuzberg, Wild at Heart feels like a venue that has never had much interest in becoming polished. The walls are covered in stickers and posters, while tinsel and disco balls compete for space overhead. Everything feels slightly overloaded, slightly chaotic and completely authentic. It is dark, atmospheric and unmistakably punk. Wild at Heart feels less like a conventional club than a room belonging to a s

Different sounds, different moods, but none of these three songs takes long to find its way under your skin. Southern rock, soft indie pop and melodic punk don't seem like obvious neighbors. Yet Tristan Tritt, Willie J Healey and Camiches all make songs that rely on something pretty simple: once they start, they keep you listening. "Living The Dream" moves with its guitars and steady rhythm, "S'all Good" takes a much quieter route, while "Te Tengo Que Olvidar" grabs you with

Heavy riffs. Dark atmosphere. No wasted moments. Editorial Review | Partner Feature When "The Walls Breathe" begins, EPTA7 doesn't waste any time. The opening guitar riff comes in almost straight away, followed by heavy drums, breathing sounds and dark synths sitting underneath everything else. It's loud. It's dark. And within a few seconds, I already wanted to hear that riff again. Photo by EPTA7 That's really what carries the whole track. Every time it comes back, it gives

Five new releases proving that there's more than one way to move forward Five artists. Five completely different ideas. That's what made putting this week's On This Track Weekend Listening 8 together so enjoyable. From warm electronic pop and melodic punk to cinematic garage rock and modern alternative music, every release brings something different without losing sight of what matters most: writing songs that stay with you. JES - "(You Make Every Day Feel Like) Sunday" Photo

The Stories We Carry Without Noticing Some ideas become so familiar that we stop questioning them. We assume we know what strength looks like. We decide what's dangerous before looking twice. We even become suspicious of people who say exactly what they mean. This week's Three Track Week: Signals 11 brings together Mustard Service, Gale Forces and the collaborative work of Sam Gravitte, Michael Orland and Jamie Wooten. Although their music moves in very different directions,