1. Deafheaven, “Sunbather”
This has the benefit of not only being a perfect summer song, but being a current one too. Yes, the band’s sophomore album is a black metal record, but it’s got more in common with shoegaze guitar rock bands like Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emporer. The album’s title track is a sprawling, 10-minute soundscape that’s damn near soothing in its intensity.
Spiritbox have revealed their second album, Tsunami Sea, set to release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records. To accompany the announcement, the group has unveiled a Dylan Hryciuk-directed video for their new single, "Perfect Soul." The Canadian metal...
Poppy's new album, Negative Spaces has dropped today (15th) via Sumerian Spaces. The innovative artist has unveiled a performance video for the song "the centers falling out," in celebration of her latest effort's arrival. Poppy is set to kick off 2025 supporting...
Linkin Park have announced a massive world tour in 2025, supporting their new album, From Zero, out tomorrow (15th) via Warner. The trek will cover North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America with special guests on select dates, including Queens of the Stone Age,...
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