Some songs come from months of serious reflection. Others come from a smartass response to a selfie. Guess which one feels more punk rock? Grave Corps releases its new single and video, “Pretty Insane,” today, dragging listeners through the doors of Hellfire Asylum and locking them inside with Traci Von Krypt, several highly questionable doctors, and whatever remains of reality after the experiment goes bad. Underneath the blood, broken asylum walls, and general chaos, “Prett

The fine artist, tattooer and musician continues evolving his work across medieval themed architectural tattooing, hand-drawn fine art, and new music from his project Spanish Castles AUGUST 27, 2026 (CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA) — Tattoo artist, fine artist, and musician Kirk Edward Nilsen II is expanding his creative presence between Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey at Crown & Anchor and Charleston, South Carolina at The Edge Tattoo, marking a new chapter in a nearly 20-year

Alexander James Godman is, hands down, one of the most eclectic songwriters I've heard in quite some time. His releases range from acoustic to electronic, pop, and loads more, depending on what he wants to create in the moment. This is one of the most appealing things about the artist and his approaches. He is always utilizing different influences to create genres that bend and sway at his will. The songs come from places that feel genuine, and you never really know what to e

A full album release from Suburban Downe delivers a flurry of honest and conscious hip-hop that comes spewing out from all directions, giving you loads of persona and character to chew on, along with plenty of inner thought that comes spilling out for all to soak in. This is a different kind of hip-hop record. It's a rap release, but it gives you layers. This is an experimental LP that blends elements of electronic, cinematic, pop, and hip-hop together to create an atmosphere

The latest drop from Exceptional Failures sends a heavy-handed message that I feel like we can all understand, as the song delves into media and a little bit of propaganda and how we all follow those headlines, not really seeing the destruction that it's caused. To me, the song speaks volumes in terms of the state of things in today's world. Too many people follow news, social media, and more, willing to take part in whatever side they feel suits them best, without hearing th

"DP River Water" is a punk rock track by the band Afterbirth Cartoons. The song reflects on the band members growing up in Des Plaines, Illinois, focusing on the local Des Plaines River flooding and the gross conditions of the water. BIO: Afterbirth Cartoons is a steady explosion of sardonic beat punk from Phoenix. ​ Alvah (guitar/vocals), Galatea Clementine (bass, vocals), and Mathaniel (drums/vocals) were 90’s kids who grew up on a steady diet of Nicktoons, Ninja Turtles, H

Ava Rivello is an artist who has been around for a few years now, and throughout that time has dropped a handful of singles that most certainly show how she pushes the expressive boundaries of what she writes and releases. Her songs fall into a bit of a heavier rock category, but there's a lot of feeling attached to the lyrics and how she performs them, along with insight into her persona along the way. She doesn't hold a lot back, and that's something that draws people into

An absolutely gorgeous new release from Slack Key ʻOhana delivers the best, breezy, freeing, colorful vibes that you could imagine, as they put out this beautifully conducted island music complete with outstanding instrumentation that really nails the aesthetic. The album is packed with warm tonality that just pulls you right in and keeps you right where it wants to. It feels good to listen to this record because it sets your mind at ease in so many different ways. It is rela