Victony just dropped “Tanko” featuring legendary Nigerian rapper Terry G, and it’s a dancefloor-ready anthem that bridges generations with style. The rising Afropop sensation contrasts his soft vocals against Terry’s high-energy tone, creating something genuinely electric. The title borrows from street football slang but becomes a powerful metaphor for duality: dreams and discipline, temptation and tenacity, the come-up and the constant. Victony delivers an unapologetic hook about hustling and shuffling before handing the mic to the “Akpako Master” himself, whose verse brings back the frenetic madness that defined an era with hits like “Free Madness” and “Run Mad.” The track arrives two months after the one-year anniversary of Victony’s acclaimed debut album ‘Stubborn,’ which featured standout collaborations with Teezo Touchdown, Asake, Saint Jhn, Shallipopi, and more.
Bootie Brown Breaks Reality with Opera-Infused “UnAwake” Single
Bootie Brown just unleashed “UnAwake” and it’s a mind-bending fusion of opera, soul, funk, and experimental hip-hop that defies every expectation. The Pharcyde founding member who helped shape West Coast alternative rap with classics like “Passin’ Me By” and “Drop” created his own genre called UltraHipFunkWave for this track, and it’s as visionary as it sounds. Brown enlisted an opera singer and live violinist to build cinematic drama into Fabrice Grassin’s production, while Chicago soul singer Peven Everett adds pulsing, danceable energy that grounds the ethereal arrangements. The song explores the power of undisturbed dreams and pushing past those who say you can’t achieve the impossible. True to his multidisciplinary spirit, Brown delivers a soundtrack to a dream-state revolution that proves he’s not just a golden era voice but a sonic explorer charting new territory.
Chase McDaniel Confronts Generational Demons in Raw “My Side Of The Family” Video
Chase McDaniel just dropped “My Side Of The Family” with a Robby Stevens-directed video, and it’s one of the most brutally honest tracks you’ll hear. The Big Machine Records artist tackles the fear of passing down generational trauma, wrestling with whether he’ll repeat the patterns of addiction that shaped his childhood. McDaniel wrote the song for anyone who grew up with addicts for parents and worries about becoming them, even those who avoid having kids entirely because of that fear. Producer Lindsay Rimes offsets the heavy subject matter with a beautifully light arrangement of plucked banjo, acoustic guitar, and fiddle that lets McDaniel’s dynamic delivery shine. The track appears on his autobiographical debut album ‘Lost Ones,’ out now, a 12-track introduction co-written entirely by McDaniel that shares his struggles with depression and losing his father to addiction.
Ho99o9 Drop Politically Charged “Incline” Banger from ‘Tomorrow We Escape’ Album
Ho99o9 just unleashed “Incline” featuring Nova Twins, Pink Siifu, and Yung Skrrt, and it’s a fashion-forward, politically charged explosion produced by Dave Sitek. The Los Angeles by way of New Jersey outlaws detailed their third album ‘Tomorrow We Escape,’ out now with an incredible roster of features. This new track follows the neck-snapping first single “Upside Down” and showcases the band’s complete sonic arsenal: experimental hip-hop, digital hardcore, future-facing punk, metal, jarring industrial, and off-kilter electronics. The band took a more personal route this time, focusing on emotion over politics while exploring themes of struggle and triumph. The result is their most emotionally charged offering yet, driven by the goal of finding motivation for preservation.
‘Tomorrow We Escape’ Track Listing:
Godflesh
I Miss Home (feat. MoRuf)
Escape
Target Practice
OK, I’m Reloaded
Psychic Jumper
Incline (feat. Nova Twins, Pink Siifu & Yung Skrrt)
Upside Down
Tapeworm (feat. Greg Puciato)
Immortal (feat. Chelsea Wolfe)
LA Riots
The Prize Finally Unleash Debut Album ‘In The Red’ with Blazing New Single “From The Night”
Melbourne’s three-guitar rock’n’roll powerhouse The Prize finally drops their debut album ‘In The Red’ and out now via Anti Fade Records in Australia and Goner Records in the USA, and the wait has been worth it. The new single “From The Night” showcases everything that makes this band special: powerful three-guitar attack, melodic twin leads, and the dynamic vocal partnership between drummer Nadine Muller and guitarist Carey Paterson. Recording sessions spanned multiple years and studios, working with Paul Maybury at A Secret Location, Matt Blach at Gizz Studios, and Robin Mukerjee, with new bass player Ethan Stahl joining after international tours with King Gizzard and The Chats. The album blends punk, classic hard rock, power pop, and new wave into something genuinely thrilling.
‘In The Red’ Track Listing:
Silver Bullet
Connie
Static Love Affair
Don’t Need ‘Em
From The Night
Had It Made
First Sight
Down The Street
Looking For A Reason
Say You’re Mine
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Royal Republic Unleash Glitter-Drenched Madness with “I’m So Excited” Cover
Royal Republic just dropped their riotous take on “I’m So Excited” and it’s absolutely unhinged in the best possible way. The Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouses continue their wild “The Blastbeaters” saga, a four-part musical journey where they transform into a fictional Black Metal band complete with corpse paint, spikes, and a beat-up Volvo 140 aimed at world domination. Following their explosive cover of “Venus,” this second chapter cranks everything up with sparkles, glitter, saxophone solos, and the kind of high-octane energy that only Royal Republic can deliver. The band’s dedication to this absurd concept makes it brilliantly entertaining, blending their signature rock sound with pure theatrical chaos. Whether the world wants their glitter-drenched domination or not, Royal Republic is serving it up with style.
Schreigarm Unleash Raven-Blooded Fury with “When The Ravens Flow Through My Veins” Video
Schreigarm just dropped “When The Ravens Flow Through My Veins” with an official music video and it’s a stunning display of atmospheric black metal at its finest. The German band, founded by Ukrainian musicians Styrr and Ingvarr in the frosty twilight of February 2020, continues building on the momentum from their debut single “Whispers of the Blackened Woods.” Both tracks appear on their upcoming second album Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign, out now via Purity Through Fire. Their first album The Mysteries of Fate earned praise in 2023 for its atmospheric depth and fresh take on the genre through Werewolf Promotion, establishing a solid foundation that makes this new material even more exciting.
Foxy Shazam Pull Pure “Magic” Out of Their Hat with Dazzling New Single
Foxy Shazam just surprised everyone with “Magic” and it’s absolutely everything fans could hope for. The track delivers that perfect blend of timeless rock and roll energy mixed with infectious pop melodies that only this band can pull off. Eric Nally described the creative process as the band reaching into a magic hat and pulling out long lost secrets of music forgotten through the ages.
Following their recent splash into the DC Universe performing “The Mighty Crabjoys Theme” for the Superman blockbuster (Nally even cameos in the film), plus “Oh Lord” becoming the Peacemaker Season 2 theme, the band keeps building momentum. Catch them supporting Waterparks this December:
12/8 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 12/9 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 12/12 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore 12/13 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 12/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
Rose of the World Explode Back Into Post-Hardcore with Thunderous “Amen2” Single
Rose of the World just unleashed “Amen2” and it’s a stunning reintroduction to post-hardcore’s emotional power. The New York City band, fronted by former Quarrels vocalist Cory Best, crafted something truly special for their debut full-length arriving late 2025. Fuzzy guitars roar and chime while drums pummel with thunderous force, dropping in and out with perfect timing. Those quiet/loud dynamics pay homage to giants like Sunny Day Real Estate and …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead. Best wrote the track as a sequel to Quarrels’ “Amen,” opening with that song’s chorus line “destiny, smile on me” before diving deep into themes of fate, addiction, and finding hope through darkness.
NEFAS Unleash Psychedelic Death Metal Madness with “Mindstream Transference” Lyric Video
NEFAS just dropped a lyric video for “Mindstream Transference” and it’s an absolute monster. Pulled from their debut EP Oblation ov Obliteration, this track showcases everything that makes these psycosmic death grinders so captivating. The band brings together veterans from the technical and dissonant metal underground, creating something that sounds like reality itself getting torn apart at the seams. Churning riffs collide with constantly shifting grooves while monstrous vocals howl and shriek through the chaos. This isn’t just another death metal release. Oblation ov Obliteration stands as a genuine sonic statement, mathematical precision meeting pure malicious intent in the most thrilling way possible.