While we’re definitely a fan of crunchy and smooth dynamics within a song, it’s also makes for a good sonic balance using the approach from one song to the next, something that UK post-metal-sludge/doom outfit Vandampire do well on their debut full-length Hope Scars. This eight-track… Read More »Full Album Stream: Vandampire –Hope Scars
New Zealand stoner doom crew Beastwars are coming up on the release of their sixth album, The Ship // The Sea, and they’ve given Decibel not one but two new tastes of the record. Though the new one isn’t out until November 7, you can listen to both “Guardian of… Read More »Track Premieres: Beastwars – ‘Guardian of Fire’ & ‘The Devil’
Though JYP Entertainment’s output had a rough start this year, the agency has been unfurling hit after hit over the past few months. They’re set to finish 2025 strong and that extends to global (but mostly K-pop so far) group NEXZ. I haven’t been a… Read More »Song Review: NEXZ – Beat-Boxer
Tempest have pinballed between sounds and concepts, often making hard swerves from light to dark and back again. Their best music succeeds on memorable melodies and unflagging energy. New single In The Dark jettisons the latter to place all its attention on the former. Sometimes… Read More »Song Review: Tempest – In The Dark
Since their debut in late 2022, &TEAM have developed a strong Japanese discography. All of those singles have also been recorded and performed in Korean, making it feel like they’ve already made a K-pop debut. But with the release of their first original Korean album,… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – Back To Life