Muet — Debut (S/T)
Chicago post-noir-punk outfit Muet released its debut self-titled album March 22 via Metropolis Records, and it is an absolute must-listen from a band that sounds less debut and more veteran. Muet (“mute” in French) plays its …
Alternative Rock
The Wolfhounds’ Andy Golding delivers a strong bite on Dragon Welding debut LP.
Andrew Golding, the founding member of C86 pioneers The Wolfhounds, has announced his debut solo album under the moniker (a.k.a. anagram), Dragon Welding. Ahead of this mid-March via A Turntable Friend Records, he presented the …
Burning House – Mirror Song [Single]
Southampton’s, UK, rock outfit Burning House released near the tail-end of 2018 their new Mirror Song single. That’s a nice first sentence for an article, I’ll keep it. Now let me tell you the whole …
Q&A with Legendary Artist Marty Willson-Piper
Today, Noise Journal is pleased to present a brief Q&A with Marty Willson-Piper of Noctorum and also famed for his decades-long public love affair with music through his involvement in The Church, All About Eve, …
Noctorum – A Girl With No Love [Single]
After a seven-year break between albums, the British super-duo Noctorum has returned with a gorgeous new and highly anticipated new LP. Called The Afterlife, this is foreshadowed by the single A Girl With No Love. This was released …
K Michelle Dubois – Harness LP
This album is one very serious release! Not just another sweet college girl with a guitar singing worn-out pop-rock tracks rooted in nostalgia and trendy “depression”, this is the stunning new third solo release by Atlanta’s …
Beauty in Chaos: Beyond Skin Deep on Debut Album with Star-Studded Cast
The 33.3 Music Collective has released an excellent record with many high-profile guests. The brand new Finding Beauty In Chaos LP by L.A. artist Beauty In Chaos includes 14 genuine tracks in the streams of post-rock, gothic rock, a …
Musta Paraati: Phoenix Reborn on New ‘Black Parade’ LP
Finland’s heroes, pioneers, Finland’s Musta Paraati are back after decades of hibernation. They bring with them an ambitious new LP – hail Goths! Cleopatra Records took a deserved chance in publishing a new album from a band …
The Swagger – Heart ‘N’ Soul SINGLE
Following their eponymous debut EP back in 2016, London’s indie rock outfit The Swagger presents their new Heart ‘N’ Soul single, released in late August. The Swagger is brothers Lee and Paul Stevens on lead and backing vocals, all guitars, and …
PREMIERE: Viva Death – Illuminate LP
Los Angeles’ alternative rock agents Viva Death are releasing their new Illuminate LP today via Functional Equivalent Recordings, and we have been blessed with the opportunity to host the premiere of this brilliant album. Dear friends …
Fred Abong – Homeless EP
Fred Abong is best known as the former bass player for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses and Grammy-nominated alt-rock band Belly. He released his debut solo Homeless EP on June 29 which includes 6 prototype and original songs in the streams of acoustic …
Artist of the Week: The Room In The Wood
Liverpool’s own The Room In The Wood released their debut Magical Thinking EP via A Turntable Friend Records last month, which will be followed by an 11-track album later this spring on vinyl, CD and in digital …
The Noise Figures — Telepath
One of the places, and actually the most suitable place, to picture as you absorb the new Telepath LP by The Noise Figures is Colorado. After looking at some striking pics of the Colorado River …
Moonshine Booze — Desert Road
Welcome to one of the most entertaining and loud rock’n’roll albums of the year: Moonshine Booze just released their debut, Desert Road, via Seahorse Recordings! The band hails from the Italian region of Teramo, and are here to …
Noise Journal Playlist: March 19
On March 14, The Man Called Sun aka Stephen Hawking, or The Man Who Fell on Earth, returned to his matter at the age of 76. My first thought was, “And now what are we …
Noise Journal Playlist: March 11
No particular prologue on this week’s playlist; just this: This week we present you artists we trust in their talent and aesthetics, history and future, with some videos included in the list too. So turn …
Noise Journal playlist: March 3
“‘There must be some kind of way outta here,’ said the joker to the thief,” wrote Bob Dylan a few decades ago. Seems as if those words were written today, and it appears that urban …
Artist of the Week: Maff
Maff from Santiago de Chile are our guests on Noise Journal’s “couch” as artist of the week! The current lineup of Ricardo Gomez (vocals, guitar), Nicolas Colombres (drums), Valentina Cardenas (bass), and Martin Colombres (guitar) …
Noise Journal Playlist: February 21
The United States of America, population 325,908,238 as of Thursday, February 15, 2018, per the latest United Nations estimates. A big and fertile nation built by immigrants on lands haunted by the slaughtered ghosts of its …
System Corporation — Apathy is Easy
New Zealand’s alternative rockers System Corporation just released their Apathy is Easy single, following up their widely acclaimed debut single Dismal Universal Hiss. Modern alternative rock music by a band that sounds familiar with the genre, …