A Taste Of Things To Come From Chris Margolin & The Contraband

Being a music journalist has its perks, but it also comes with an occasional pang of regret. The scene thrives…

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Spotlight Album: ‘ Trench’ From Jerome Arp

The glory days of old-school punk were a sonic revolution that exploded onto the scene in the late 1970s. Fueled by raw energy…

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Album Spotlight: ‘Rapture Waltz’ – Johnny Manchild And The Poor Bastards

Today I'm looking at the latest release from Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards. Their album, ‘Rapture Waltz’, drops this Friday March 22nd.…

Scott Scott

Faun Announces 2024 North American Tour

Pagan folk icons Faun have announced an upcoming East Coast headline tour for fall 2024. The band will embark on a 12-state journey,…

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Album Spotlight: “Red Flag’ By Bobby Royale

I have to admit, today's Spotlight album left me speechless. The creative writing alone is absolutely incredible, and you're about to find out…

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Photos: Leaves’ Eyes, Metalite, Northtale, And Catalyst Crime In London

Last holiday season wasn't just about carols and eggnog this year. For symphonic metal fans (especially here at FNR), it was the gift…

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Album Spotlight: ‘Fun Times’ – James Miller Band

High school. It was a time of mixtapes, burned CDs, and discovering bands that felt like they were speaking directly to my soul.…

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Spotlight Album: ‘Book of Secrits’ – The Flavor That Kills

Concept albums are at times ambitious projects that take us on a connected story through their tracks. As a fervent…

Scott Scott

Spotlight EP: ‘E-Vo-Lu-Tion’ By Brad Rudolph

In today’s spotlight, I'm looking into ‘E-Vo-Lu-Tion’, a six-track EP by the seasoned Brad Rudolph. With a career spanning over four decades, Brad…

Scott Scott

Spotlight Track: ‘Rain’ From Vally Of That

Today I'm going to be taking a look at a demo. Which, to my knowledge, is the first time I've ever done a…

Scott Scott

Album Spotlight: Immortal Jellyfish – Herman Martinez

An album that takes you on a journey. It's the most clichéd phrase in a music reviewer's arsenal, and with good reason –…

Scott Scott

Album Spotlight: ‘Love Crisis’ – Kiontai Lawson

Today, I’m stepping back into a time where the beats were smooth and the melodies flowed like velvet—this is ‘Love Crisis’ by Kiontai…

Scott Scott

Spotlight Album: Sewn Into What We Walk On – Care Control

  Okay, you all know I'm a sucker for musical alchemy – artists who aren't afraid to fuse genres and leave their own…

Scott Scott

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards’ New Song “So Much Better”

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards release a new song “So Much Better” on March 8, from their upcoming new album Rapture Waltz…

Scott Scott

Camp Saint Helene Releases New Single And Video For “Racing”

Today marks the release of "Racing," a fresh single from Camp Saint Helene, heralding the forthcoming album 'Of Earth and…

Jeff Jeff

Exclusive: Hear Rachel Ana Dobkens’ ‘Acceptance’ – The Title Track Available Ahead Of Full Album Release

rachelanadobken · Acceptance Every great idea starts with a spark, or in this case, a great riff. Today, it is our absolute pleasure…

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Throwback Thursday: Tenacious D From Their 2023 Fall Tour In Texas

Today, we’re taking a nostalgic journey as we revisit some memorable moments of the humorous rock pair, Jack Black and Kyle Gass, famously…

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Spotlight Video: Billy Alexander Releases New Single ‘ Hammer of the Gods’

Billy Alexander is on the brink of introducing his first solo endeavor to the world with "Rock & Roll Diary," set to drop…

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Photos: The Prize Fighter Inferno Comes To Detroit

Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez recently brought his side project, The Prize Fighter Inferno, on tour for the very first time, and I…

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Featured Album: whispering HOPE – Gresha Schuilling

Growing up, the melodies of contemporary Christian music were the heartbeat of my home. Those songs of faith weren't just sounds; they were…

Scott Scott

A Look At Mapping The Skys’ New Video For ‘ Just Like Me”

I've always had a soft spot for the '90s rock scene, especially the grunge and alternative bands that shaped my musical taste and…

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Emmy-winning composer John Lunn and Faroese singer-songwriter Eivør talk The Last Kingdom's soundtrack 'Destiny Is All.'

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