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Ronon's Reviews is a small independent music website where we, only four of us active at the moment, cover talented up and coming artists and bands (not to mention all the work the behind the scenes!), and while we'd absolutely LOVE to review and/or interview each one that we get excited about, we have a difficult time squeezing everybody in... Enter this new column!
We might not have the time to do a full blown piece on everybody, but we sure can share with you, once a month, the 10 musicians we find worthy of being noticed by the whole wide world! Melbourne
Who Are They?
Melbourne is a three piece from London, Canada, formed of Grant McLean (Vocals, Guitar), Clara Gomes (Guitar) and Zach Taylor (Drums). They have been playing as Melbourne since 2018 but the three were already making music together in a previous project. The band said about 'Wishing You Well': "is a track about accepting the things that cannot be changed, and finally coming to terms and overcoming heartbreak. Most people can relate to a “good thing gone bad” situation and how difficult these can be. This song is about empowerment over those circumstances. The chorus brings this into full effect and begs the listener to join in with the emotional message." Genre: Alt-Rock For Fans Of: I the Mighty, PVRIS, Hands Like Houses Same Side
Who Is He?
Same Side is the solo project of Kevin Geyer, from The Story So Far and Elder Brother. His new 5 track self-titled EP came out on the 29th of May and was recorded at The Panda Studio in Fremont, California with Sam Pura (producer for The Story So Far and Elder Brother). Genre: Alt-Rock For Fans Of: Red House Painters, Low, American Football, The Story So Far, Elder Brother U.N.S.I.N.
Who Are They?
U.N.S.I.N. is a band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2009. Their first EP 0154 was released in 2019 and included the single ‘Acid’ that to this day counts 1.7M views on YouTube. Their upcoming album will be out in September 2020. Bio from Angels PR: "U.N.S.I.N. are an alternative metal band from Greece which first came on the scene in 2009. Having been influenced from different music genres, they have formed a unique musical hybrid. Their first EP 0154 came out in 2019 with praising reviews from the local and international press and media. Meanwhile, the accompanying video of the single 'Acid' has almost 2.000.000 views to date. After the release of their first self-funded work, the band began a series of live concerts which brought more popularity and offers for collaborations and performances in major music festivals. Just before they go back to the studio to record their first self-titled album, with a contract awaiting from a well-known Japanese label, the band announced their separation. In 2018, after taking some time working on their line-up and performing live, they came up with the release of their single 'I Ain't Sorry'. Today, under a new record label, the band is ready to release the first single from their upcoming album. The new record is ready and bound to be released in September 2020. With this very album U.N.S.I.N. are expected to surprise their fans. The band's experimentation in this record has evolved their sound into something completely new without sacrificing their true metal soul." Genre: Alt-Metal For Fans Of: Korn, Limp Bizkit, In This Moment Apple Sauce
Who Are They?
Apple Sauce is a band out of Varese, Italy, formed in 2016 of Diego Meraviglia (Vocals), Loris Menichetti (Bass), Nicolò Buganza (Drums), Luca Perrone (Guitar) and Giacomo Favitta (Guitar). ‘That Bird’ (check it out through this link) and ‘Sausage and Pears’ (below) are the singles that anticipate their upcoming self-titled album that will be out later in the year. From Famined Records: "Apple Sauce was born in 2016. The band recorded their self-titled debut, Apple Sauce出鱈目 at Verbena Recording Studios, and shipped it off to get mixed and mastered by Federico Ascari of Wavemotion Recordings (Prospective, Glory Of The Supervenient, Drown In Sulphur). Apple Sauce has shared the stage with The Contortionist, Skyharbor, Sunprocrisy, Hypno5e, Ralph Salati (Destrage), Folkstone and and more, from across the world." Also worth mentioning to keep an ear open for the new track 'Cumblast!' that is out on the 10th of July. Genre: Prog Metal For Fans Of: Mr. Bungle, Periphery, Hiatus Kaiyote SPEED
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Who Are They?
From Flatspot Records: "Formed in 2019, Sydney’s SPEED is an injection of vital energy into the hardcore scenes of both Australia and the world at large with a clear-cut mission: to positively grow the hardcore scene by challenging cultural norms, embracing diversity, and promoting compassion across political and racial lines. The majority of SPEED’s members are of Southeast Asian descent; drawing strength from its members diverse cultural perspectives, SPEED makes it a point to stand up not only against racism and xenophobia but also the toxic masculinity and gender prejudices that have crept their way into hardcore. Working closely with local streetwear brands and musical crews across genres as well as their own Forge Ahead Podcast that highlights members of their community, SPEED embodies the messages of inclusivity and cultural unity that are as foundational to hardcore as the music ever was. Returning with the follow-up to their 2019 debut demo on Last Ride Records, SPEED presents two new tracks of grooving and grinding hardcore, set to be released on flexi vinyl through Last Ride Records in Australia and Flatspot Records everywhere else. In spite of their recent arrival onto the scene, SPEED has already shared the stage with a diverse list of bands, ranging from hardcore giants Terror to local hip-hop acts like Posseshot and Haz. As the world seems to grind to a halt and individuals become more isolated than ever before, SPEED rejects the alienation and chooses to march confidently into our new future with a message of unity, solidarity, and progress for all who fight for it." Genre: Hardcore For Fans Of: Madball, Biohazard, Trapped Under Ice MISA
Who Is She?
Misa is a singer/songwriter originally from Lebanon, but she now calls London, UK, her home. The single we featured is in her new album Broken Record, you can listen to part 1 below and part 2 by following this link. 'Hymn' is a Trip Hop track, but MISA doesn't like to label herself as she is influenced by a multitude of genres raging from Alt Rock, going through Jazz with a hint of Pop. Genre: Trip Hop For Fans Of: Pink Floyd, Beck, Air, Zero 7, Massive Attack L DRAMA
Who Is He?
"L DRAMA is an Eastbourne/ Brighton [UK] based artist who is telling his story through all different genres. After being an acoustic artist and appearing on The Voice UK in 2018, his track 'I've Seen You Naked' blew to half a million streams. L wanted to express his emotion through Rap and RnB and changed his artist name to L DRAMA. After recording in Candy Cave Studio's he signed a joint venture where he released his first project. The Dramat1c EP was released in singles and can this was experimental with dark auto-tune melodies. Having being born in London (Ealing), L's early influences were grime MC's from East London. He lived his early life raised on a council estate by his mother who was a single parent. His father was a drug addict and L had to take responsibility and be the man of the house from a young age. L didn't get into any of his high school choices and the only ones that would take him were where knife crime was common, so they decided to move." In L's own words: "The music tells my story of fighting doubts, critics, heartbreak and depression. It's an emotional, empowering music that sometimes demands respect from those who look down on me or anyone chasing their dreams. Using UK rap and melancholic melodies, I deliver storytelling in a way that makes the listener feel empowered. My honest vocals show a story needs to be heard." L Has now over 47,000 followers on TikTok and continues to humour us all with his honest and real, down to earth personality." Keep an eye on L DRAMA's social links below as his new single 'Doubted' will be out on the 22nd of July. Genre: Hip Hop, EDM, RnB, Pop For Fans Of: Damian Rice, Stormzy, J Hus, Eminem Profe Fool
Who Are They?
Profe Fool is a project that started off in 2018 in Orlando, Florida and is formed by Amiri Brown (Vocals), Connor Tutins (Guitars, Arrangements), Melissa Hernandez (Guitar), Chandler Haughton (Bass) and John Waters (Drums). ‘Water Bearer’ is off their still unreleased debut album, Bleak Psychedelia. Genre: Experimental Rock, Art Rap For Fans Of: King Crimson, The Mars Volta, Can Bend For Eleven
Who Are They?
Bend for Eleven is a Rock band from Thessaloniki, Greece that was formed in 2014 and their current lineup is Antonis Tsars (Guitar, Vocals), George Eppas (Guitar), Johnny K (Bass) and Nikos Siaxabanis (Drums). They released REBEL DAY on the 16th of March 2020 and have just dropped the video for the current single 'YeahYeahYeah'. Genre: Rock, Stoner, Alternative For Fans Of: Cult, Offspring, Kyuss, Nirvana Thirteen Stars
Who Are They?
Thirteen Stars is a band from the West Coast of Cumbria formed by Matt "Hoss" Thompson (Vocals, Guitar), Jax Sedgwick (Guitar), Andrew Bates (Drums, Percussion) and Matt Eden (Bass). The new album Finest Ramshackle Jam is out now and includes the single 'Keep Calm and Carry On' that you can check out below. Thirteen Stars front man Hoss said about the track "'Keep Calm' is one of those songs that’s taken on a life all its own. In some ways it has the capacity to be an emotional Rorschach test, and you can take many meanings from it. Fundamentally I think it’s two most powerful and pertinent messages are to carry on, to endure times of great tumult and in the face of hurt, insecurity and uncertainty take a deep breath and try not let them cast you adrift in the torrent. The second message “I quit trying to look so strong”, is almost paradoxical to the first (though they are not mutually exclusive), that it’s alright to be struggling. That’s it’s okay to not be okay. That vulnerability and melancholy are innately human emotions and, Whilst it’s easier to “brave face” and bury those emotions, it’s better by far to accept them, to live with them and, when seeing others struggle, to empathize with those struggles and show compassion born of experience and understanding". Genre: Southern Rock n Roll For Fans Of: The Black Crowes, Wolfmother, The Raconteurs, Bruce Springsteen
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