When Indianapolis-based progressive metal project Pentrilox announced "Apotheosis: The New Frontier", I genuinely didn't expect to be handed a literal digital antidepressant. But here we are. Operating entirely out of their in-house production studio, this independent outfit utterly rejects the exhausted, dystopian sci-fi tropes we've all been choking on lately. Instead, they’ve engineered a massive, heavy sonic blueprint for celestial optimism. https://open.spotify.com/album/1lXMirFmYCFLZ8CJ8LJGfi?si=oXWz-hzbSV-i2MNymOiwDA The physical force of...

Tazman Jack is a multifaceted talent hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. He boasts an impressive range of skills that include singing, songwriting, and masterful guitar playing. His current album, an acoustic version of "Keep It Burning," details his romantic story. Originally from Dargaville, Tazman Jack has been honing his sonic identity since his early days. His artistry is heavily influenced by musical legends like Eric Clapton and Stevie...