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London Artist Deyaz Delivers New EP ‘Quantum’ With Striking Longform Performance Film

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Jan 25, 2026

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HEADLINE: London Artist Deyaz Delivers New EP ‘Quantum’ With Striking Longform Performance Film

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BLOG POST: London born songwriter and producer Deyaz has released his new EP titled ‘Quantum’ alongside an immersive longform performance film. This project consists of seven tracks including “Therapy,” “Typhoon,” and “Cry A Symphony” which showcase a blend of alternative and soul influences. The record shimmers with an incredible emotional depth that anchors every melodic turn. Deyaz says of the release that this project is him trying to make sense of the chaos in his head and the calm he finds in love. The track list continues with “Astronaut,” “Like That,” “Feel This Way,” and “Angels & Ashes” to round out the project.

The accompanying film captures the entire EP in a single take without breaks or punch-ins as the artist moves between indoor and outdoor environments. Deyaz explains that he wanted to make a film that captured those sentiments in real time with himself and the band living inside the music. He describes the result as raw and imperfect on purpose to give a unique look into the world behind the songs. The visual journey starts in a quiet cabin and transitions through various spaces to highlight the introspective lyricism and raw vulnerability of the work. This performance documents the moments of struggle, laughter, and connection that make the music real.

Floral Image Drops New Psychedelic Collection ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’

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Jan 25, 2026

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Floral Image Drops New Psychedelic Collection ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’

HEADLINE: Floral Image Delivers Psychedelic Textures In New Collection ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’ And Tours Together With Minami Deutsch

TAGS: Floral Image, Minami Deutsch, Jack Warner, Fergus Nolan, Matt Kennedy, Mitch Forsyth, Phil Whitton

BLOG POST: Floral Image presents their latest EP titled ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’ as a sprawling companion to their debut album sessions. The track list features the acoustic blues of “Thieves” alongside “Spiraline” which delivers an ominous mood before building into a cathartic riffing crescendo. This record shimmers with a brilliant vitality that keeps the listener locked into its psychedelic groove. The band also includes live versions of four favorites from ‘Gone Down Meadowland’ to highlight their penchant for animate progression. These recordings include a full eight-minute extension of “Tiergarten” that captures the group in a state of high energy.

The group shares a new video for “On A Feeling” which pairs eastern melodies with a heavy rhythm. Jack Warner describes the track as an invitation to turn off phones and breathe while reconnecting to the natural world. He notes that the song addresses a climate emergency and encourages a deep dive into nature rather than privatized individualism. This vision is supported by the collaborative work of Fergus Nolan, Matt Kennedy, Mitch Forsyth, and Phil Whitton. The band is currently traveling across the UK as the support act for Minami Deutsch to bring these motorik sounds to live audiences.

Black Orchid Empire Dive Into Darkness with New Single “The Labyrinth”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Black Orchid Empire Dive Into Darkness with New Single “The Labyrinth”

Black Orchid Empire continue their ascent with “The Labyrinth,” the fourth single from their forthcoming mythology-inspired album. Known for blending crushing heaviness with soaring melodic moments, the band lean into darker territory here, pairing slow-burning, doom-tinged riffs with massive, emotive choruses. It’s a track that showcases their technical precision while leaving plenty of space for atmosphere, tension, and release — a balance they’ve honed through years of relentless touring and stage-sharpened performances.

Written from the perspective of the Minotaur, “The Labyrinth” explores what it means to be labeled a monster inside a fate you never chose. Frontman Paul explains that digging into the ancient myth revealed a far more disturbing moral core than its pop-culture shorthand suggests, and that sense of unease runs through the song’s weighty pacing and ominous groove. With its adventurous structure and standout midsection, “The Labyrinth” reinforces Black Orchid Empire’s reputation for fearless songwriting and signals another bold chapter from a band operating at full confidence.

Volumes Enter a New Era with ‘Mirror Touch’ and Ferocious New Single “S.O.A.P.”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Volumes Enter a New Era with ‘Mirror Touch’ and Ferocious New Single “S.O.A.P.”

Fifteen years into their journey, Volumes sound sharper, heavier, and more self-assured than ever on their fifth album, ‘Mirror Touch’, out now digitally via Fearless Records. The Los Angeles quartet — Michael Barr, Myke Terry, Raad Soudani, and Nick Ursich — arrive at this chapter battle-tested, having outlasted trends and turbulence with a devoted fanbase right beside them. ‘Mirror Touch’ captures a band fully locked into its identity, balancing technical brutality with emotional weight and unfiltered aggression.

Leading the charge is new single “S.O.A.P.”, a riff-driven statement piece built on industrial grit, crushing low end, and the band’s signature dual-vocal attack. The track wrestles with indulgence, morality, and blurred lines between right and wrong, pairing mechanical intensity with human conflict. Across ‘Mirror Touch’, Volumes continue to refine their hybrid of polyrhythmic metal, hardcore urgency, and forward-thinking heaviness — a sound honed over albums like ‘Via’, ‘No Sleep’, ‘Different Animals’, and ‘Happier?’. The physical edition of ‘Mirror Touch’ arrives February 27, 2026, cementing this release as a defining moment in the band’s evolution.

Old Dirty Buzzard Channel Doom and Defiance on New Album ‘One Foot In The Grave’

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Jan 24, 2026

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Old Dirty Buzzard Channel Doom and Defiance on New Album ‘One Foot In The Grave’

Emerging from the wet, grey hinterlands of the Pacific Northwest, Old Dirty Buzzard unleash ‘One Foot In The Grave’, a bruising new release that blends doom, sludgy blues, and heavy metal into something raw and unrepentant. Picking up the thread where Motörhead and Black Sabbath left off, the album thrives on grit and danger, opening with “Bag of Nails,” a track written in prison by bassist and vocalist Kurt Kilfelt. From the first riff, it’s clear this is music forged from lived experience rather than nostalgia.

Following their 2023 debut ‘What a Weird Hill to Die On’, ‘One Foot In The Grave’ captures Old Dirty Buzzard at full strength as a pure power trio. Drummer Ben Still and guitarist Ben Axeman drive the record with punishing force, while songs like “Death Becomes Your Dying World” and “Traitor to Your God” confront betrayal, sin, and survival head-on. A snarling cover of Motörhead’s “The Hammer” tips the hat to their heroes, but the message is forward-facing: this band isn’t reliving the past — they’re operating at their peak, proving rock and roll still hits hardest when it’s loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically real.

Casket Rats Preach the Gospel of Rock’n’Roll on Debut Album Rat City Rockers

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Jan 24, 2026

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Casket Rats Preach the Gospel of Rock’n’Roll on Debut Album Rat City Rockers

Boston sleaze-rock evangelists Casket Rats deliver their full-throttle debut with Rat City Rockers, a blistering declaration of faith in loud riffs, raw nerves, and real-deal rock’n’roll. Inspired by the grit of their Allston home base, the album is a no-frills blast of thunderous bass, punching drums, and lived-in vocals that revel in lust, rebellion, regret, and ecstasy. It’s music made without irony or apology — a sweat-soaked sermon for denim-and-leather lifers who still believe the needle belongs slammed to ten.

Recorded at Mystic Valley Studios and produced by Alex Garcia-Rivera, Rat City Rockers captures four Rats in their purest form: Keith Bennett on bass and vocals, Brendan O’Hare and Goose on guitars, and Phil “Fast Phil” Slopak on drums. Tracks like “Whiskey Queen” and “Stealin’” wear their influences proudly while carving out something fiercely personal, channeling chaos, devotion, and the ugly-beautiful truth at the heart of rock’n’roll. As Bennett puts it, the goal is simple: make listeners feel unstoppable, connected, and alive. This isn’t nostalgia — it’s testimony.

Fickle Friends Return Recharged on Joy-Filled Self-Titled Album

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Jan 24, 2026

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Fickle Friends Return Recharged on Joy-Filled Self-Titled Album

Brighton favourites Fickle Friends usher in a bold new chapter with the release of their self-titled third album, ‘Fickle Friends’, out now via their own Palmeira Music imprint. Entirely self-produced and creatively steered by the band, the record feels both like a homecoming and a fresh start — a vibrant, hands-on statement built on trust, independence, and rediscovering joy. The album launch is matched by a run of live shows, with hometown Brighton, London, and Oxford already sold out, underlining the band’s enduring connection with their audience.

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Across 11 tracks, the album captures the exhilaration and messiness of modern life, pairing warm, hook-heavy production with lyrics that are deeply personal yet instantly relatable. Standout moment “Fantasy” reflects a brief flirtation with emotional detachment, with vocalist Natassja Shiner admitting, “It captures this brief chapter where I was trying to convince myself I could be the carefree, ‘no strings, no feelings, no rules’ version of myself… Spoiler: that’s not me at all.” Ultimately, ‘Fickle Friends’ is an album about hard-won happiness — celebrating friendship, love, late nights, and the freedom of embracing who you really are, with Shiner calling it “the most authentic we’ve ever been… honest and FUN.”

Danny Arcane Polishes Heartbreak Into Gold on New Single “Precious Stones”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Danny Arcane Polishes Heartbreak Into Gold on New Single “Precious Stones”

Indie artist Danny Arcane returns with “Precious Stones,” a sharp, playful new single that turns self-worth and survival into something you can shout back at the world. Built around the idea that value doesn’t disappear just because it’s been buried, the track tackles trauma, bad relationships, and the quiet moment when you realize you deserve better. Crunchy guitars, relaxed bass lines, and a vocal delivery that swings between sly confidence and cutting bite give the song an effortless, hook-heavy momentum.

Lyrically, Arcane leans into clarity and confidence without losing warmth. “I wanted this one to feel like an anthem for anyone who’s been undervalued or underestimated,” he says, with lines like “Precious stones get thrown ’cause they’re scared to be alone” unpacking the push-and-pull of insecurity and toxic attachment. Fans of The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, and The Killers will hear familiar grit and wit in Arcane’s guitar work and phrasing, while his continued run of singles shows a songwriter unafraid to experiment, evolve, and shine through whatever dirt gets thrown his way.

Celeste Corsano Confronts Perfectionism on New Single “XS”

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Jan 24, 2026

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Celeste Corsano Confronts Perfectionism on New Single “XS”

Alternative pop artist Celeste Corsano returns with “XS,” a striking new single released via Magic Door Record Label and paired with a surreal animated video by Brother JT. Built around the dual meaning of “XS” as both extra small and excess success, the song unpacks body image, insecurity, and the relentless pressure to meet shifting standards of perfection. Wrapped in warm analogue textures, Corsano explores the cycle of comparison and the hollow calm that can follow the chase for an imagined ideal. “XS is about feeling like an outsider and trying to fit in,” Corsano explains, reflecting on how media, industry expectations, and personal history feed that internal struggle.

Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, New Jersey, the track features guitar work from James Mastro and bass by David Nagler. Sonically recalling the melodic edge of The Cars and the art-pop intuition of Kate Bush, “XS” continues Corsano’s recent run of deeply personal releases. The accompanying video mirrors the song’s emotional arc, ending with a symbolic release into nature that rejects perfection entirely. Intimate, thoughtful, and quietly defiant, “XS” captures Corsano at her most honest, turning vulnerability into a form of freedom.

The Penske File Share Reflective New Video for “Rocking Chair”

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Jan 24, 2026

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The Penske File Share Reflective New Video for “Rocking Chair”

Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File have shared the official video for “Rocking Chair,” one of the most poignant moments on their album ‘Reprieve’. The song leans into the trio’s reflective side, exploring mortality, memory, and acceptance with a warmth that feels lived-in rather than heavy. “It’s a hopeful, yet bittersweet song about looking back on a full life from the end of the road,” frontman Travis Miles explains. Written during a quiet off night on tour in Germany, the track arrived naturally, shaped by stillness, conversation, and shared history.

Recorded live in producer Adam Michael’s living room and captured on film by longtime collaborator Victor Wiercioch, the video preserves the raw intimacy of the song’s origin. One live take, a few microphones, and decades of friendship are all it takes. While ‘Reprieve’ confronts aging, loss, and transition across its twelve tracks, “Rocking Chair” stands out for its restraint, offering a quiet moment of clarity that underscores the band’s enduring ability to find light amid the noise.