Haugesund duo Mainstreet channel wide-open highways and bruised romantic defiance on their gripping single, "Living by the Sword." Hailing from coastal Norway, Glenn Kringlebotten and Magne Skålnes make music steeped in the dust-caked mythos of classic American heartland rock, evoking the stubborn, rolling momentum of Bob Seger or Bruce Springsteen. https://open.spotify.com/track/69zkx8pCYXF1BtjLunRfd6?si=daa781bbf62643d0 The track locks into an upbeat, mid-tempo groove powered by a bright, soaring lead melody....

The air crackles a bit differently when a new track from DJThriller arrives. There’s an expectation, a certain hum that suggests you’re not just about to hear a song, but perhaps a piece of someone’s mind, meticulously laid bare. With “Ain’t Asking,” that hum amplifies into a clear, resonant signal. This is a front-and-centre declaration, a modern alt-rap piece that feels less like a request...