Lauran Hibberd is an English singer-songwriter from the Isle of Wight. Starting in 2018, with her single “Call Shotgun,” Hibberd has been releasing music and gaining momentum with her blend of pop-rock. Hibberd says, “have since then released a bunch of singles, a debut EP, and am about to release a second EP (recorded with LA producer ‘Suzy Shinn’) whilst recording my debut album. I’ve been lucky enough to tour with Hippo Campus and The Regrettes around the UK and Europe, play some bucket-list festivals (GLASTONBURY), and sell out my own headline tours. Lockdown has stopped everything ‘live’ [...]

Halestorm has released their album Back From The Dead, which is eleven songs produced by Nick Raskulinecz that takes the listener on a journey through navigating mental health, debauchery, survival, redemption, and rediscovery while still maintaining faith in humanity. Already the title track has earned the band their sixth #1 on Rock Radio. Halestorm has grown from a childhood dream of siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale into one of the most celebrated rock bands of the last two decades as their music has surpassed a billion streams worldwide. Halestorm is Lzzy Hale on guitar and vocals, with drummer Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bass [...]

Gregor Barnett is releasing Don’t Go Throwing Roses In My Grave, the first solo record by the beloved frontman of The Menzingers. Barnett explores an electrified Americana side of his music, with yearning melodies, pushing beats, and unforgettable lyrical imaginings. The singer/songwriter tells his stories with a folkier style than in The Menzingers, but his stories are just as moving and compelling. “It was this perfect storm,” says Menzingers guitarist/co-vocalist Gregor Barnett. “The band couldn’t tour, I was going through a really difficult time, and I was stuck at home watching my [...]

Battle Beast is releasing their next installment of European power metal with its sixth studio album called Circus of Doom. The female-fronted metal band is buoyant with symphonic metal driven by agile guitar playing and the grit of singer Noora Luohimo. Who has lost none of her fire over the past 9 years. The sextet has created an album that is easy to listen to while still maintaining an aggressive metal edge. The ten songs have many hooks, riffs, and rebellious driving grooves.

The album sports many symphonic metal anthems, the best being the title track, “Circus of Doom.” There is an edge to the song with its aggressive guitar riffs, [...]