In the twilight of the northern hemisphere summer of 2026, Swedish goth-pop/post punk band Then Comes Silence released a brilliant single, ‘Judgement Day’. The track was ideal for the first time listener, presenting a very melodic side to the band. From the outset, the commercial edge to the recording – presenting a superb melody where punchy 80s keys are offset by swirling guitar sounds, mixing dark pop with post punk and classic synth-goth elements – powered one of the best Then Comes Silence recordings to date. Continue reading
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Listen: Kyle Boswell shares ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’
At the end of the first quarter of 2026, singer songwriter Kyle Boswell released a great single. ‘The Way It’s Always Been’ introduced many to a performer with a striking voice, but also someone capable of sharing a great melody. That track’s classic pop rock stance also showcased some fine guitar work and thoughtful lyrics, creating a small package that suggested Kyle would share other enjoyable songs in the near future.
Watch: Celavi share new video for ‘Ar Dy Liniau’
If you’ve been keeping an ear on the metal underground over the past couple of years, you might have encountered Welsh band Celavi. They’ve issued some brilliant singles so far in 2026: ‘Sori’, in particular, did a superb job in giving an instant hit of heaviness via a pleasing nu-metal and industrial mix, with its dirty riffs offset by confident and clean vocals, while the much spikier ‘Morgana’ showed off a brilliant rhythm with a world of pneumatic drums and throbbing basslines, without detracting from the band’s love of huge guitar sounds.
Watch: Kelowna share new video for ‘Wild And Free’
At the point where the UK summer kicked in, Kelowna released an excellent single, ‘Insanity’. A track that introduced the Scottish rock band to many, it managed to mix different guitar driven styles, from melodic hard rock to stoner grooves, in such a way that it made this still new band sound rather grand, but without any feeling of grandiosity.
Listen: Irish metallers Asylum Road share new track ‘Desolate’
From the moment ‘Desolate’ crashes in, Asylum Road sound like a band that means business. The number’s earliest riffs borrow, in part, from Testament and Machine Head but toughen them up considerably, and even before allowing their signature groove to take a hold, it’s pretty much guaranteed they have their audience’s attention.