From the return of Fear Factory to the impressive debut of De’Wayne, there are several can’t miss new music releases this week.
The world is changing. After a year of forced isolation, artists and fans are finally starting to reconnect. Dozens of great albums are hitting shelves every week, and we know that nobody has time for everything. We want to help you find the can’t miss albums and keep you up-to-date on the records everyone will be talking about next week. We realize that documenting every new release would be virtually impossible, but here you will find several new albums from Haulix clients that we feel deserve your time and support. This is the new music you need to hear:
UnityTX – HELLWAY (Pure Noise)
UnityTX is the future. The Texas hardcore group has steadily built a rabbit following over the last several years, and with the return of live music eminent, they’re releasing their best material to date. HELLWAY is a ferocious four-song collection that will have you starting mosh pits at home, in your car, and everywhere in between. It’s the perfect combination of chug-friendly breakdowns and cathartic angst delivered in such a way that it moves you on a profoundly spiritual level while also being the perfect soundtrack for gym life and street fights. Please turn it on, turn it up, and release all that rage simmering beneath your skin (in a healthy way).
LeBrock – Fuse (FiXT Neon)
Describing LeBrock to anyone unfamiliar with their music is a lot like explaining a painting someone hasn’t seen. You can speak to the technical aspects of the work and the artist’s execution of them, but you can never fully express how it makes you feel. Virtually anyone can create a piece of art, but not everyone can make the people who witness it feel something. That ability is where true talent lies, and Lebrock does just with Fuse. It’s a dance-rock record that neither tries to be a rock album or a dance album. It’s full of big Hart and big hooks and catchy instrumentation that keep you fully engaged throughout its eleven tracks. Each song stands on its own as an original vision, yet every track flows seamlessly into one another. If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to listen to this album on repeat for extended periods. We recommend it.
The Day of The Beast – Indisputably Carnivorous (Prosthetic Records)
A compendium of 10 terrifying tales contained within a single full-length album, Indisputably Carnivorous is the long-awaited new record from The Day of the Beast. The relentlessly aggressive release channels the darkest corners of the human psyche into a macabre collection of horrific visions meant to elicit a strong response from listeners. It’s the kind of album that nightmares are made of, and we mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Indisputably Carnivorous is a brazenly imaginative and nihilistic metal record you have been unknowingly waiting for your entire life. Set aside some time to take this one in because once you start, you won’t be able to stop.
Fear Factory – Aggression Continuum (Nuclear Blast)
The last few years have been difficult for fear factory fans. Between infighting amongst the group and very public lawsuits, nobody could blame longtime supporters for worrying about whether or not the group will continue to deliver their signature sound on future releases. Aggression Continuum, which has been in the state of release limbo for several years, shows one of metal’s most influential bands can still riff and rock like no other. It’s a fitting continuation of the sound listeners have grown to love, but it also takes progressive steps forward that delve deeper into the best elements of the band’s music. It’s the crushing dystopian fantasy that you want, as if all the chaos surrounding the group is somehow conveyed as exquisitely detailed songs. The future of the band remains unclear in many ways, but this record undeniably rules.
De’Wayne – Stains (Hopeless)
Nobody is one thing in music anymore. There are no more bands that strictly make rock music, for example. The idea that you need to be easily packaged and sold is outdated thinking. Today’s listeners love variety, and they seek artists with unique perspectives who blend multiple sonic influences. De’Wayne may be only one example of this type of talent, but they’re also among the best young artists the industry offers. Stains is an eclectic and compelling release that introduces the world to a voice it needs to hear. De’Wayne tells us their story as only they can by crafting a tactile world with music alone.
New Music Friday recommendations feature a collection of new releases from Haulix clients chosen by the company staff. Join Haulix today and gain immediate access to the industry’s leading digital promotional distribution platform: http://haulix.com/signup.
