We recently covered Daimy Lotus’ song “1st Class D-Bag” and noted the intense similarities in production style to New Politics – her new song is just as much of a banger, and the similarities continue as well.
“Friends ;)” is a bopping pop rock track about the risk of becoming more than friends… Take a listen now!
You can find Daimy Lotus on: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
“The Good Hurt” by San Diego-based band Nights Like Thieves is a captivating track that showcases the band’s unique sound and energy. The song is an emotional and introspective journey that explores the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on.
The track opens with a simple, yet powerful drum fill. The lead vocalist’s voice is raw and emotive, carrying the weight of the lyrics with conviction. The chorus is anthemic and catchy, with a memorable melody that sticks in your head long after the song is over.
Lyrically, “The Good Hurt” is a seems to be about recognizing that a relationship is failing. The lines “you stick around but you never believed in this” and “it’s black and cold, just like your heart” capture the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that can come with mourning a relationship.
Overall, “The Good Hurt” is a standout track from Nights Like Thieves, showcasing the band’s talent and potential. The song is a powerful and relatable depiction of heartbreak and the journey towards healing and moving on. If you’re a fan of rock music with a raw, emotive edge, give “The Good Hurt” a listen!
Find Nights Like Thieves on: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | their website
Finland metalcore band, Everture, just released their powerhouse of a track, “Evil Eyes.”
The lead vocalist’s clean vocals are packed with warmth and blend perfectly with the beefy guitars and drums. With a hard rock spin on the production, the growl vocals and guitar solo come in as a nice contrast, rounding out the overall metalcore sound. I especially liked the grinding bass in verses and use of synth for an atmospheric mood. If you like a beefy hard rock style with all the aggression and edge that metalcore has to offer, this might be your chance!
Watch Everture’s new video for “Evil Eyes” here, and don’t forget to follow them for future updates!
Pop-punk band, From States Away, show their appreciation for all that have been there over the years in their new track, “Held Me Down!”
Held Me Down has all the punch and catchiness of your typical pop-punk song, with the addition of some extra grit, aggression, and lead guitar. I especially liked the fast-paced progression and guitar rhythm to build excitement throughout. As with more pop style tracks, the main vocal is extra strong in the mix, so I loved hearing the added aggression and supporting backup vocals. If you like a solid pop-punk style with a bit of guitar and driving distortion, this one might be one to catch!
Listen to “Held Me Down,” by From States Away here, and follow them for updates on their upcoming album!
Do you miss Warped Tour? The heat? The humidity? The music?
If you answered yes to all four of those (or even just the first and last ones), you’re going to enjoy Florida-based metalcore band Royal Hearts.
The band’s latest single, “Disaster”, tosses in just enough familiarity to catch my ear, while straying far away from “generic local band metalcore”. The blend Royal Hearts brings to the table is quite appealing, and Fronz-style vocals even make a brief appearance – the sound will be familiar to anyone who attended the last five or six years of Warped Tour.
Take a listen to “Disaster” now, and be sure to follow the band via the links below!
Metal band, Bridges Ablaze, from Austin Texas, hit us with a hefty riffing track, “Hellbent!”
I enjoyed this track particularly due to its use of heavy guitars, diverse vocals styles, and consistent pacing. While it is certainly a metal song, it doesn’t race to the finish line with overly sped up sections. The speed of the track allows enough room for the riffs and vocals to open up and breathe. The backup vocals and effects mix in for the perfect amount of space and power. The breakdown in the latter half of the song doesn’t disappoint either, complete with a solo and guttural growl. If you’re a fan of the riffing and long sustained vocal style in metalcore, this one may be for you!
Give “Hellbent,” by Bridges Ablaze a watch here, and be sure to follow them for more!
Dutch pop-rock artist Daimy Lotus has recently released her latest single, “1st Class D-Bag.
The catchy blend of pop rock and pop punk is reminiscent of artists such as New Politics – which upon taking a deeper listen may be a major influence on Daimy Lotus’ work.
The song itself is fantastic, and is well deserving of a second, third, and fourth listen!
You can find Daimy Lotus on: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Metalcore band from Germany, 4 Oceans, bring it back to RMP with their new track “Dead Addicted!”
The Last track we covered by 4 Oceans, “Unbidden,” had some grungy but uplifting instrumentation with guitars and synths. Dead Addicted delivers in the same light, with a health balance between ear splitting growls and full melodic choruses. The guitars on this song I found to be especially effective, offering clarity, but not overpowering the rest of the arrangement. The synth additions hold a wider ambient portion of the mix than on Unbidden. If you like your heavy riffs with some extra edge and an aggressive vocal to combo with, try out Dead Addicted!
Give “Dead Addicted,” by 4 Oceans a listen here, and follow them for more!
German metalcore band, Half Me, slap down a hefty wall of sound with this month’s release “Blacklight.”
The beefiness of instruments really shine through on this one, with massive gritty guitars and bass. The clean and growl vocals are well executed with an engaging back and forth. Although brutal and dirty, the song has a smoothness to it that melds all elements together into one cohesive unit. Transitions throughout the track keep it moving and dynamic as well. If you like a chunky metalcore track with plenty of massive brutality, give the Blacklight video a watch! Stick with it until the end for a grinding breakdown too.
Watch the official video for Half Me and their track “Blacklight” here and follow them for future updates!
Metalcore band Destroy//Create, team up with Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker, to bring us a heavy dynamic story “Whisper (Printemps.)”
With calming clean vocals and guitar building into barking vocals and driving guitars, this song keeps a dynamic flow. I enjoyed listening to the three intensities of vocal styles, mellow, aggressive, and the wide chorus sound. You can really feel the passion put into this, with melody lines and lyrics that pull you in. The instruments keep the track punchy and escalated to match the diverse vocal styles. If you like the story in songs, with contrasting sections and dynamic changes, this one might be worth a listen!
Scope out “Whisper (Printemps)” by Destroy//Create featuring Rory Rodriguez and be sure to follow them for more!