SINGLE REVIEW: Weekly Round-Up 24/02/2025 - 02/03/2025
Groove Vultures - Flytrap Love
‘Flytrap Love’ is all groove, all attitude, and all about the chaos of a toxic relationship wrapped up in a dangerously catchy package. Melbourne’s Groove Vultures throw down a high-energy mix of garage rock, punk, and grunge, laced with just enough metal bite to keep things punchy. The track leans into its messy love story with swaggering riffs, pounding drums, and a bassline that practically struts through the mix. Despite the lyrical tale of infidelity and heartbreak, the song never wallows—its infectious hooks and relentless energy make it impossible to sit still. A cautionary tale, sure, but one you’ll be singing long after it’s over.
Forty Foot - Operator
‘Operator’ doesn’t waste a second—it kicks off with an eerie automated voice before tearing into a ferocious burst of punk-fuelled chaos. Forty Foot deliver a relentless mix of hardcore energy and alt-rock grit, with aggressive guitars, pounding drums, and a vocal performance that shifts from raw screams to defiant hooks. The track captures the frustration of feeling trapped by rules and restrictions, channelling that rage into something explosive and unstoppable. With its sheer intensity and mosh-pit-ready energy, ‘Operator’ is the kind of track that demands movement—headbanging, fists in the air, and all.
Hello Cosmos - Turn Off The News
‘Turn Off The News’ is a jagged, chaotic burst of frustration, blending punk poetry, thrashing guitars, and unsettling static into a track that feels like a full-throttle reaction to the suffocating state of modern media. Hello Cosmos capture that overwhelming, doom-laden cycle of negativity and misinformation, distilling it into something both furious and strangely hypnotic. There’s a real Sleaford Mods and LCD Soundsystem energy in the delivery—part spoken-word, part frantic exorcism—while sharp violins cut through the noise, heightening the sense of unease. It’s raw, urgent, and absolutely unfiltered, fuelled by the kind of pent-up rage that only finds release through a mic and a first-take scream.
Deathretro - VOSTOK 1
‘VOSTOK 1’ is a pulsating, industrial-laced electro-punk riot, brimming with sharp riffs, driving synths, and a menacing groove that feels both chaotic and meticulously controlled. Deathretro lean into their more experimental side here, twisting dance rock into something darker and more unpredictable. The mechanical intensity and sci-fi undertones give it a sense of propulsion, like a frantic race through a neon-drenched dystopia. With its relentless energy and jagged, off-kilter charm, ‘VOSTOK 1’ isn’t just a track—it’s an invitation into the band’s ever-expanding, paranoid universe.
Dead Air Network - Carcass Queen
‘Carcass Queen’ is a darkly seductive whirlwind of new wave punk energy, pulsing with restless rhythms and razor-sharp guitar work. Dead Air Network craft a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh, capturing the push-and-pull of desire with a raw intensity that keeps things on edge. The track brims with a sense of urgency, its jagged hooks and moody atmosphere wrapping around the lyrics’ fixation on past passion. It’s sharp, slick, and dripping with attitude—an electrifying ode to lust and longing that refuses to fade quietly.
Brian Cottrill - Greedy Dreams
‘Greedy Dreams’ is a hard-hitting rock anthem that digs deep into the relentless pursuit of wealth, power, and control. Brian Cottrill pairs gritty, commanding vocals with driving riffs and arena-sized drums, crafting a track that feels both urgent and immersive. The addition of his daughter, Hannah Cottrill, on drums and harmonies gives the song an extra punch, reinforcing its weighty themes. Beneath the fiery solos and pulsing rhythm section lies a sharp critique of capitalism’s endless hunger—one that questions whether we’re capable of ever breaking free. Blending classic rock intensity with a thought-provoking edge, ‘Greedy Dreams’ delivers both musically and thematically, leaving plenty to chew on long after the final note.
GAL.ny - imfine,iswear
Melodic and emotionally charged, ‘imfine,iswear’ is a confident yet cathartic breakup anthem wrapped in a genre-blurring soundscape. Emotive vocals with a wonderfully familiar tone, layered beautifully for added depth. A bold mid-song genre shift flips the track from alt-rock grit to funk-driven groove before settling into an introspective indie moment—only to return to its alt-rock roots. Lyrically raw, capturing the push-and-pull of longing for something that also holds you back. GAL.ny are a genre tapestry, weaving and colliding styles effortlessly, making this track unpredictable, dynamic, and deeply engaging.
