Daily Peaks · 10.06.2025

This band was suggested to me by my search settings on Bandcamp, and after just 20 seconds, it was clear to me that this band, and especially the song "Shipwrecker," was the daily peak. Everything is just right: the tempo, the groove, the riffing, the voice that conjures up an incredible vocal line. It's bad enough that we have to wait until September 5th for this gem to ship. Until then, I guess I'll have to listen to one of my new favorite songs every day. The heaviness combined with...

Heavystoned Albums · 25.04.2025

Seven years after their last release, Helltown, Electric Citizen returns with EC4, a powerful statement of renewal and raw energy. The album showcases a fusion of hypnotic grooves, searing guitars, and Laura Dolan's mesmerizing vocals. The album opens with "Mire," setting a heavy tone that persists throughout. "Static Vision," the first single, delivers uptempo rhythms and killer guitar work, reminiscent of early Uncle Acid. The track transitions into a slower, ethereal groove with layered...

Daily Peaks · 22.04.2025

Straight out of Nova Scotia, The Orchids Duo brings their first album, and it's loud, rough, and full of fuzz. With only two people – Rhys Poirier on guitar and vocals, and Alexis Grant on drums – they make enough noise for five. This self-titled debut is not clean or polished. But that's the point. The opening track, "Set It Off", punches right in. Dirty guitar, heavy drums, and a voice that sounds like it smokes unfiltered emotion. It sets the tone: this album is about energy, anger, and...