# alt rock (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alt rock. Page: Feed: --- ## [ALBUM REVIEW: Brandon Flowers – ‘Thrasher’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/21/album-review-brandon-flowers-thrasher/) _2026-08-21 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ Elements of ‘The Killers go country’ aren’t nearly enough to overshadow the barnstorming creative vision that Brandon Flowers has for his newest solo album. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Brandon Flowers – ‘Thrasher’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [ALBUM REVIEW: Grandmas House – ‘Baby You’re A Winner’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/20/album-review-grandmas-house-baby-youre-a-winner/) _2026-08-20 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ It has its moments, but Grandmas House’s brand of post-punk is too slight and dry on their new album to leave that much of an impression. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Grandmas House – ‘Baby You’re A Winner’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [Richard Green finds humanity beneath the groove on “Holey Shoes”](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/richard-green-finds-humanity-beneath.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ "Holey Shoes" is a track by Italian musician, guitarist, and composer Richard Green that fuses funk, indie, rock, and modern electronic production into something instantly enjoyable, yet with a much heavier idea beneath the surface. The single is the result of a year and a half of work in Green’s home studio and a thoughtful approach to songwriting and sound. Green's inventive guitar solo is… ## [The Mess:Age explores awakening, faith, and frequency on “LIGHT OF BLUE ‘Sugar Ocean Girl’”](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/the-message-explores-awakening-faith.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ “LIGHT OF BLUE ‘Sugar Ocean Girl’” is a special one from the album "AGE OF MESS," written, produced, performed, and arranged by Ziggy The Mess:Age alone. The track is built on spiritual belief, environmental concern, and deeper lyrical meaning that invites listeners to look beyond the surface. What makes it most interesting is the idea of the “God’s ozone” frequency, seen in the light of blue, and… ## [DIE DIE BE confronts identity, control, and freedom on “Erased Faces”](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/die-die-be-confronts-identity-control.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ DIE DIE BE, Dimitri Barbati, ventures into experimental territory with "Erased Faces," a demanding art-rock and electronic collaboration that defies easy interpretation. Built from industrial textures, insistent rhythms, and layered voices, the track immediately creates a tense, mechanical, and deliberately unsettling atmosphere. Forces beyond the individual are increasingly exerting their… ## [C’batch lets sound paint the picture on his latest album “The Vault 4 - Cinematic”](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/cbatch-lets-sound-paint-picture-on-his.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ C’batch returns with "The Vault 4 - Cinematic," an ambitious 20-track independent album that approaches music like a filmmaker approaching a scene, through atmosphere, movement, emotion, and carefully shaped musical detail. The project is coming in at 57 minutes and 49 seconds, less built around traditional songwriting conventions and more around the power of instrumental storytelling. Throughout… ## [The Loners find hope inside heartbreak on "Waiting On a Train (Revisited)"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/the-loners-find-hope-inside-heartbreak.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ The Loners returns with “Waiting On a Train (Revisited),” a 2026 single featuring Jeff Heckler that delves into the emotional storytelling of Americana and country. The song is about the anticipation of something that may or may not happen, a feeling full of hope, doubt, and heartbreak. The premise is simple, but the emotional implications add a lot of weight to the track. The song's Americana… ## [JAKe turns lingering memories into emotional hip-hop on "Haunted by You"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/jake-turns-lingering-memories-into.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ "Haunted by You" by JAKe delves into the emotional fallout of a relationship ending, but the memories linger. The song is a mix of hip-hop and R&B, and it’s about that complicated aftermath. The moments, questions, and feelings that keep coming back long after someone has physically left. JAKe approaches the subject matter with sincerity, lending the song an intimate quality that feels rooted in… ## [Manic Year questions the rules of romance on "Live, Laugh, Love"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/manic-year-questions-rules-of-romance.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ Manic Year’s “Live, Laugh, Love” is a clever and bizarre investigation of love, identity, and being an outsider. The song flips that familiar phrase on its head, employing irony to explore the frustrations of those who feel they don’t conform to conventional expectations. Underneath its cheeky surface is an appealing honesty. The track works musically and lyrically as a parody without reducing its… ## [John Michael Ferrari captures timeless romance on "When Love Is Love"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/john-michael-ferrari-captures-timeless.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ "When Love Is Love" by John Michael Ferrari is a soulful crossover country-pop ballad celebrating the beauty of real connection. Written by Ferrari with Pepper Jay, David Easterling, and Sophie Love, the song is about the life-changing power of finding that one person. The record opens with a mood of warmth and sincerity, inviting the listener into a tale of commitment and emotional certainty.… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Hht99d2r5g1) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Eli Paperboy Reed reflects on love’s daily work in "Like We Used To"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/eli-paperboy-reed-reflects-on-loves.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ Eli Paperboy Reed’s “Like We Used To” is a sensitive, profoundly human contribution to his upcoming album, "Getting There." The single, produced by the legendary Swamp Dogg, avoids grand declarations in favor of something a lot more relatable: the effort it takes to keep a relationship thriving amid the responsibilities of everyday life. The track is so effective because of its emotional… ## [Karim Panzetta explores heartbreak’s lingering shadows in "No Tears Left To Cry"](https://www.hypehubmagazine.com/2026/08/karim-panzetta-explores-heartbreaks.html) _2026-08-19 · HypeHub Magazine · HypeHub Magazine_ Karim Panzetta continues to shape his artistic identity with “No Tears Left To Cry,” a pop and R&B record that is both intimate and cinematic. The song, which is about the emotional aftermath of a broken relationship, begins with an immediate sense of introspective calm, plunging listeners into a world where physical separation exists but emotional connection endures. The production is one of the… ## [ALBUM REVIEW: The Barbarians Of California – ‘MEGATONS’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/19/album-review-the-barbarians-of-california-megatons/) _2026-08-19 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ Jubilantly silly hardcore comprises the newest album from AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno and The Barbarians Of California, and it’s all the better for it. The post ALBUM REVIEW: The Barbarians Of California – ‘MEGATONS’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [ALBUM REVIEW: Westside Cowboy – ‘It Goes On’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/18/album-review-westside-cowboy-it-goes-on/) _2026-08-18 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ With one of the most anticipated indie-rock debuts of the year, Westside Cowboy create a humble, layered and unquestionably gripping body of work with their new album. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Westside Cowboy – ‘It Goes On’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [EP REVIEW: Karen Dió – ‘Fugaz’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/17/ep-review-karen-dio-fugaz/) _2026-08-17 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ Karen Dió’s new EP takes a couple of massive steps forward, not just widening her punk sensibilities but greatly increasing their impact. The post EP REVIEW: Karen Dió – ‘Fugaz’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [The Rock Highlights of Reading & Leeds Festival 2026](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/14/the-rock-highlights-of-reading-leeds-festival-2026/) _2026-08-14 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ Reading & Leeds Festival is right around the corner, so we’ve highlighted the best in rock and alternative music that you can expect to catch across the weekend. The post The Rock Highlights of Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [PHOTOS: Cancer Bats – Rough Trade, Bristol – 11/08/2026](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/13/photos-cancer-bats-rough-trade-bristol-11-08-2026/) _2026-08-13 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ With their roaring new album ‘Give Me Dirt’ finally out in the world, Cancer Bats arrive at Bristol’s Rough Trade to celebrate in expectedly raucous style. The post PHOTOS: Cancer Bats – Rough Trade, Bristol – 11/08/2026 appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [ALBUM REVIEW: The Afghan Whigs – ‘Soft Control’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/12/album-review-the-afghan-whigs-soft-control/) _2026-08-12 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ An older, more refined, more Americana-inspired take on The Afghan Whigs’ sound makes for a late-period album with so much value. The post ALBUM REVIEW: The Afghan Whigs – ‘Soft Control’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [REVIEW ROUND-UP: Zebrahead, Dead Tired, AXTY](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/11/review-round-up-zebrahead-dead-tired-axty/) _2026-08-11 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ In this Review Round-Up, Zebrahead round out their EP series with its best entry; Dead Tired put out some solid hardcore; and AXTY…are here too. The post REVIEW ROUND-UP: Zebrahead, Dead Tired, AXTY appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [ALBUM REVIEW: Role Model – ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/10/album-review-role-model-chuck-timely-the-hourglass/) _2026-08-10 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ Although a little small and unable to go as far with its concept as it could, there’s still a good amount of likable, listenable character in Role Model’s latest foray into Americana. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Role Model – ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’ appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LfGdUwK8qQGt) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [FESTIVAL REVIEW: RADAR Festival 2026](https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2026/08/07/festival-review-radar-festival-2026/) _2026-08-07 · thesoundboardreviews · The Soundboard_ With a stacked bill reaching prog, metalcore, hardcore and beyond, RADAR Festival is bigger and more diverse than ever in 2026, headlined by Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred and Animals As Leaders, and featuring Northlane, ten56., unpeople, Employed To Serve, Graphic Nature and more. The post FESTIVAL REVIEW: RADAR Festival 2026 appeared first on The Soundboard . ## [Records I Like Mix August 2026](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/08/01/records-i-like-mix-august-2026/) _2026-08-01 · Tom · Records I Like_ This month’s mix navigates a number of themes ranging from three from Skep Wax’s recent releases to noise/punk pop. We have tracks in the Spanish language going up against Indonesian indiepop with a supporting cast of dreampop efforts from the … ## [Dancing To The Noise – A Post-Punk Mix](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/07/22/dancing-to-the-noise-a-post-punk-mix/) _2026-07-22 · Tom · Records I Like_ As ever this months “post-punk” mix features my pick of tracks taken from the various genres under that banner released over the past couple of months or so. Eastern Europe going up against dance floor orientated remixes, album tracks versus … ## [Records I Like Mix July 2026](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/07/01/records-i-like-mix-july-2026/) _2026-07-01 · Tom · Records I Like_ So very unusually for me last month saw me not featuring any music from Indonesia. Well I have more than made up for that this month, especially as new labels seem to be appearing every time I blink, which results … ## [Yearn For Me – A Post Punk Mix](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/06/21/yearn-for-me-a-post-punk-mix/) _2026-06-21 · Tom · Records I Like_ Another mix encapsulating the my pick of the post-punk tracks from the last month or so. I am really enjoying the singles from Anton and Antipole & Pedro Code whose brand new album Future Echoes is a recommended listen. That … ## [Records I Like Mix June 2026](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/06/05/records-i-like-mix-june-2026/) _2026-06-05 · Tom · Records I Like_ Another solid sounding mix for you this month blending dreampop, indiepop, twee, jangle and some shoegaze thrown in for good measure. Really enjoying the new single from Cœur À L’Index as well as a return via a split single for … ## [Parting Ways – A Post Punk Mix](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/05/15/parting-ways-a-post-punk-mix/) _2026-05-15 · Tom · Records I Like_ It’s time for this months post-punk mix which, as ever, covers various genres under that banner. I realised recently that I do not feature many female fronted post-punk bands aside from the likes of Ductape, Ash Code and Echoberyl. I … ## [Records I Like Mix May 2026](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/05/04/records-i-like-mix-may-2026/) _2026-05-04 · Tom · Records I Like_ Another month, another mix! What’s on offer you ask? We have noise pop from Indonesia, comeback singles from Linda Guilala and Fascinations Grand Chorus and album tracks from the likes of Season 2, Hannah Lew and The Parker Posies. Plus … ## [A Bit of The Other #4](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/04/19/a-bit-of-the-other-4/) _2026-04-19 · Tom · Records I Like_ Another mix that moves away from self imposed genre constraints covering ambient, dreampop, ethereal techno and various bleeps and other noises. One act I have been enjoying of late is La Cantinombra Lento who is an Italian artist who delivers … ## [In A Lonely Place – A Post Punk Mix](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/04/12/in-a-lonely-place-a-post-punk-mix/) _2026-04-12 · Tom · Records I Like_ March and early April was a busy month for all things post-punk. New singles that herald forthcoming albums, collaborations, remixes and the odd cover version, hence this mixes name, have come thick and fast. Here is an eighty minute selection … ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OsIpxQZnNFXj) _2026-04-12 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Records I Like Mix April 2026](https://recordsilike.co.uk/2026/04/03/records-i-like-mix-april-2026/) _2026-04-03 · Tom · Records I Like_ Welcome to another roundup of all things indieppop, tweepop, dreampop and shoegaze. What’s in store this month you ask. We have Persil with a track from their first EP in 20 years (!!!) as well as Zipper’s (the Australian ones) …