Rising Aussie alt rock outfit Dirt Road Wave are here with the release of their explosive debut single ‘Say It Anyway‘ via Golden Robot Records, officially streaming now on all major streaming platforms.
Clocking in at four minutes of punchy power-rock energy, ‘Say It Anyway‘ captures the spirit of the band’s self-titled debut album with unapologetic honesty and raw hooks. The track takes aim at the everyday, small-talk slog – those conversations we all feel obligated to endure, even when we’re screaming inside for something real.
Driven by relentless drums, big melodic riffs, and soaring vocals, ‘Say It Anyway’ has long been a fan favourite in Dirt Road Wave’s electrifying live shows – and now finally makes its way into the hands (and playlists) of listeners everywhere.
Based in Victoria, Australia & with their debut album set to follow, Dirt Road Wave is revving up to be one of the most talked-about new names in modern rock. Turn it up loud!
The lead-in single to band’s soon to be released album ‘Who’s Who in the Zoo’, dropping August 15th, the track wastes no time hitting hard with driving guitars, thunderous drums, and a raw energy that grabs you from the first beat. It’s a no-frills, full-throttle rock anthem that echoes the grit and swagger of classic pub rock, fused with a modern urgency.
But beneath the wall of sound, ‘Settle Down’ is more than just a banger – it’s a callout for clarity in a chaotic world. Lyrically, the song explores the struggle to stay grounded and sane, when everything feels like it’s spiraling out of control. The vocals are equal parts frustration and defiance as they wrestle with the need to find some calm in all this noise.
The chorus is a battle cry of resilience – hooky, anthemic, and tailor-made to be bellowed in unison. The band’s tight chemistry and relentless rhythm section keep the intensity high, while the layered guitar riffs offer just enough grit to keep you coming back for more.
‘Settle Down’ is The Vendettas doing what they do best – loud, unapologetic rock with something to say. It’s the sound of a band that refuses to stand still, even when the world around them is falling apart. This is catharsis at full volume.
Golden Robot Records is proud to announce the release of ‘Anywhere But Here’, the latest single from melodic rock duo Ghosts of Sunset, available to stream now on all major platforms.
‘Anywhere But Here’ packs a melodic punch with a big heart and even bigger hooks. Sonically steeped in the golden age of arena rock, the track balances its anthemic drive with lyrical depth and emotional nuance.
The story unfolds inside a modest apartment complex: two residents, one thin wall between them, and a relationship marked by control and violence. One neighbour becomes painfully aware of what’s happening next door. As his concern deepens, so does his connection, and ultimately, his desire to rescue the person he’s come to love. The song explores the tension between wanting to save someone and recognizing the limits of being a “Superman”. “We grew up in duplexes where the walls were paper-thin and drama was constant,” the band explains. “It stuck with us – what you hear, what you ignore, what you wish you could change.”
With its soaring melodies and cinematic storytelling, ‘Anywhere But Here’ is classic Ghosts of Sunset: rooted in heartland grit, built on glossy hooks, and unafraid to get real.
Ghosts Of Sunset features former (Dutch Henry) singer-songwriter John Merchant from Western Michigan, and former Michigan resident and multi-instrumentalist and former (The Verve Pipe) drummer Todd Long.
Following up on their explosive debut with Golden Robot Records, Love Nor Money return with their second single, ‘A Life Gone Bad’, released on August 8th on all major platforms.
Blending blistering high-tempo blues-rock with ambitious, layered song writing, ‘A Life Gone Bad‘ is a bold statement from a band refusing to play it safe. Structured in a three-part format, the track unravels the mental decay, desensitisation, and downward spiral of a life stricken by bad luck and darker choices. It’s a sonic journey that mirrors its lyrical one – raw, restless, and relentlessly honest.
From dirty riffs and shifting time signatures to vocals that crackle with conviction, ‘A Life Gone Bad‘ showcases Love Nor Money’s ability to craft a story as much as a song, pushing the boundaries of modern rock while staying rooted in gritty blues tradition.
This isn’t just a single – it’s a statement. Love Nor Money are here to tell the truth, and they’re not afraid to get loud doing it.
From the birth place of heavy rock comes Birmingham’s next finest export, Love Nor Money. Two brothers, Bob and Eddie Firth are joined by Troy Weaver on drums to breathe fresh air into an age of music struggling to find an era-defining band. Love nor Money’s mission is simple and clear, to be the band that music lovers have been waiting for.
Formed in 2023, Love nor Money instantly set themselves apart with a fusion of West Midlands-heavy riffs and Mersey-melodic clarity to summon a new dawn of rock that pays ultimate respect to its ancestors. An incendiary back drop of guitars sounding so powerful they could bring down skyscrapers fuel the emotive, relatable lyrics of Bobby Firth’s harrowing vocals.
A clear passion for early blues and 70s rock is unmistakable in Love nor Money’s unique identity pertaining to an authentic retro influence that’s never sounded so current. The debut EP, Shame of Short Lifespan, will take you on a journey of influences from the notorious riffs of Zeppelin, to the groove of the Stones while evidencing a deep lyrical appreciation for the likes of Ray Davies, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits – the band’s dearest lyrical inspirations.
“In writing the songs it was important to us from the outset as a band not to subscribe to one emotion. We didn’t want to be known as the band that only wrote sad songs any more so than the band that only wrote happy ones. Life’s not that simple. It’s messy, it changes. One day’s different from the next. That’s what we want to capture in our music, the whole thing, not just a part of it and hopefully the EP conveys that. There are songs of ours that will make you think, songs that will make you laugh and songs that will make you want to dance but what is imperative is that they are all relatable.” – Bobby Firth
’Star quality and sardonic lyrics reminiscent of all the best storytellers of the genre’ – Maximum Volume Music.
With visions aligned, Love nor Money signed to Golden Robot Records in April 2025. Two further EPs and an eagerly-awaited debut album are planned for the forthcoming 18 months with regular live shows at the heart of the band’s priorities.
Bobby Firth – Vocals, bass Eddie Firth – Guitar Troy Weaver – Drums
Finnish female-fronted progressive metal band Canvas of Silence continues the rollout of their debut album “As The World Tree Fell” with the release of their second single “One With The Wind”, available now on all digital platforms via Rockshots Records.
Following the emotionally intense and prog-driven debut single “Drown“, the new track explores a more melodic and soaring side of the band’s musical palette. “One With The Wind” blends hauntingly beautiful vocal lines with straightforward sections and intricate, prog-tinged instrumentation — a signature approach the band has defined as “Prog-influenced Chorus Metal”.
Lyrically, the song takes the form of a farewell letter inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises. It captures the final words of someone preparing to part ways with the world, offering one last message of hope, love, and liberation. As always with Canvas of Silence, deep philosophical themes are woven into the sonic texture of the song — an interplay of melancholy and euphoria, darkness and release.
Taken from the concept album “As The World Tree Fell“, “One With The Wind” is a key chapter in a larger journey that reflects on collapse, rebirth, and the fragile beauty of being. The album title itself refers to a metaphorical World Tree falling, symbolizing both personal and global disintegration and the silent promise of renewal.
Fans of Pain of Salvation, Nightwish, In Flames, and all those drawn to music that challenges, moves, and transforms will find much to explore in the world of Canvas Of Silence.
ALBUM LINE UP:
Hanna Uimonen: Vocals Tatu Hanhikoski: Guitars, programming Jaakko Puusaari: Guitars, backing vocals Mikael Minkkinen: Bass Iiro Vuori: Drums
CURRENT LINE UP: Aino Vuorenmaa: Vocals Tatu Hanhikoski: Guitars, programming Jaakko Puusaari: Guitars, backing vocals Mikael Minkkinen: Bass Iiro Vuori: Drums
ABOUT:
Canvas of Silence is a catchy, prog-influenced, female vocal-driven metal band from Finland. Starting as a solo project by Tatu Hanhikoski (guitars, programming, songwriting), Canvas of Silence has since formed into a full band including Aino Vuorenmaa (vocals), Jaakko Puusaari (guitars, vocals), Mikael Minkkinen (bass), and Iiro Vuori (drums). The music of Canvas of Silence paints its pictures on silence with complementary colours. It’s heavy but melodic, occasionally complex yet at the same time somewhat simple and catchy, glued together with female vocals and symphonic elements. Or as the drummer Iiro Vuori put it, the music can be described as ”Prog-influenced Chorus Metal”.
Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, release their new single “More Than I Could Ever Need” through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group on all major streaming platforms.
“More Than I Could Ever Need” is a deeply personal and haunting rock ballad written by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton as a tribute to his wife of almost 50 years. The song is a moving ode to commitment, passion, and the kind of love that only gets stronger with time.
Close Enemies have announced upcoming tour dates under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry and a setlist packed with songs from Aerosmith & The Baby’s along with their originals.
Mark Strigl SiriusXM on air host of Ozzy’s Boneyard states:
“Close Enemies is the real deal—a group of insanely talented musicians including bassist/songwriter Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Their new tunes are packed with energy & emotion, and they absolutely blew me away live. This is a band that delivers on every level—don’t miss them!”
Dean Baldwin, Host on SiriusXM, FM2.0 & StrykTV states:
“A Power Pop revival is on the horizon—a return to an era when rock music was all about hooks, harmonies, and heart. Close Enemies’ latest single, Inside Out, is the perfect example of what I’m talking about – long live rock!”
Tour Dates:
8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY w/ Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns 8/29 @ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL w/ Winger 8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI w/ Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns 10/2 @ Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY w/ Tom Keifer 10/4 @ Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY 10/8 @ Iridium Club in New York, NY 10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA 1/2 @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA 1/3 @ The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA 1/7 @ Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA 1/9 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA 1/10 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA 1/11 @ The Nile Theater in Bakersfield, CA 1/23 @ Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL 1/24 @ Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
