It seems hard to believe this EP is the first outing from fresh Dutch hardcore outfit SWELL POSSE. The Netherlands based band creates a fresh mix of hard-hitting classic hardcore music and less traditional elements. Not wanting to wait until the pandemic blew over, the band took the world by surprise by suddenly dropping a demo called ‘Dying Kiss’. The demo left people hungry for more, and only a few months after ‘Dying Kiss’ the band started teasing the first bits of the EP we are now very close to unleashing into the world. ‘Blacklist’ (along with a music video directed by Zino Rosmolen), ‘Test of Time’ and ‘King of Lies’ already make for a good sing along at SWELL’s early shows. SWELL is signed to Stay True bookings and starting playing live show at the very moment they were allowed to. Already having shared the stage with Dare, No Pressure and Sunami, as well as being a guest at Adversary’s release show, they are hungry to show the world their music. The future is looking bright for SWELL, besides making their mark in the hardcore scene, they are selected to play Popronde 2022 (a Dutch travelling festival for new acts to watch). This is only the beginning, and we as Blindsided Records are more than happy to be on board with the posse from day one.
Check out the brand new video for ‘Mercy Never Wanted Me’, directed by Jarmo Willering here. ‘Mercy Never Wanted Me’ drops on July 29th, 2022 through Blindsided Records.
One week before the start of the tour with EVERGREEN TERRACE, it’s finally time. ARROW MINDS release a new video for the song JIZZTORY. Don’t miss them on tour!
If you love bands like Strike Anywhere, Avail or Architects this band will turn your world upside down. Their new album is a major step up from their last one and you can tell this band has found their musical stride. Arrow Minds are maybe the next big thing and are ready to pave their way for future glories. Their power- and meaningful songs represent everything a modern melodic metalcore band should stand for – fast positively aggressive tunes leading to catchy hooks; with lyrics that do not try to be empty paroles, but rather raise necessary questions about today’s absurd ideals, ideas, and issues.
California´s veterans Love Equals Death are back with their brand new full length album, long awaited and it is a blast. There is an instrumental intro A Tale Of Two Storms and then nine songs of absolute darkened vibe and beauty. Love Equals Death play melodic punk rock with base in horror punk but evolving into a darkened punk rock yet staying in horror and a bit depressive sounding melodies, melancholy and a bit sadness. Musically, if I must compare them to some one it would be AFI certainly with a bit of Blitzkid here and there. Vocals are great, varying from melodic and clean to more shouted and aggressive sounding voice. Superb lyric lines, such nice choruses and melodies make my blackened heart jump with joy, although they sing about fighting your inner demons, suicide, depression, loss and surviving. My personal favorite are The Letter, which was an excellent choice for a single, Hollywood Ghost, Adolescent Heart and A Sequence Of Arcs. This one is for me one of the highlights of this year in punk rock for sure. My total wholehearted recommendation.
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