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Latest New Rock Artist Spotlight Articles
The Artist Spotlight: Carsex
The Artist Spotlight rounded out the week with Carsex and their new single, "Landmine." The song is from the band's EP, "Human Interest" which came out on June 6th. Here is what the band had to share about the song: "'Landmine' is a follow-up to our song "Your Lesson", which delved in...
Jun 27, 2025
The Artist Spotlight: Dead Sugar
The Artist Spotlight featured Dead Sugar and their debut single, "Grudge." Here is what the band had to share about the track: "'Grudge" is the lead single from an upcoming concept album inspired by a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a zombie outbreak." You can hear the track again today at 13...
Jun 26, 2025
The Artist Spotlight: Firstborne
The Artist Spotlight today featured Firstborne for the first time and their sophomore single, "Again." The band features former Lamb Of God drummer, Chris Adler, and Girish and the Chronicles vocalist Girish Pradhan. Here is what the band had to share about the track: ""Again" is the opening tr...
Jun 25, 2025
The Artist Spotlight: The Phoenix Within
The Artist Spotlight today featured The Phoenix Within for the first time and their new single "War Machines." Here is what the band had to share about the track: ""War Machines" seeks to explore and raise questions about the essence of human wars, aiming to develop an understanding of its orig...
Jun 24, 2025
The Artist Spotlight: Bury The Fear
The Artist Spotlight today featured Bury The Fear from Las Vegas and their brand-new single, "Move On." We were able to debut the track this morning which won't be out until July 4th. You can only hear "Move On" again today at 130 & 730 PM. Be sure to give the band a follow below.
Jun 23, 2025
