Emmy Award-winning spoken word artist Brandon Leake discusses the inspiration behind his uplifting new single “I’ve Got,” exploring faith, storytelling and the power of joy. Plus, our full review of a release that blends poetry, gospel and hip-hop into an inspiring musical journey.
Kaatwalk Talks “A Week in June:” Exclusive Interview & EP Review
Read our exclusive interview with Kaatwalk and discover our review of the new A Week in June EP, exploring the stories behind this intimate modern folk release.
BITTER KISSES Interview & Review: Exploring “The Long Way Down” EP
Emerging UK outfit Bitter Kisses discuss songwriting, visual storytelling, AI and their latest release, “The Long Way Down”, while Rock The Joint takes a closer look at one of the underground scene’s most intriguing rising bands.
Shoo Bee Doom “Devil’s Dance” Album Review – When Swing Metal Meets Hard Rock
Somewhere between a smoky prohibition-era jazz club and a modern rock stage, Shoo Bee Doom have found their home. We review Devil’s Dance and talk to the band about swing metal, storytelling and bringing something genuinely different to the party.
Ark Angels: From the Desert to the World
Fresh from winning Jack Daniel’s Battle of the Bands, Dubai rockers Ark Angels are turning heads with their explosive live shows, growing catalogue of music, and ambitions that stretch far beyond the desert. Rock The Joint catches up with one of the region’s most exciting emerging bands.
Maya Lakhani, Interview and Review: A Distinctive Voice in Modern British Rock
What happens when you mix rock guitars, independent spirit and a sari? You get Maya Lakhani. We chat about music, image, inspiration and take a listen to a selection of tracks from one of Britain’s most distinctive emerging rock artists.
The Davidson Trio – “Follow You” EP Review and Interview
There is heat, hard blues-rock and more than a little disillusion running through “Follow You,” the new EP from The Davidson Trio. We talk riffs, Gary Moore, the changing music industry and the stories behind the songs.
PAEIZI EP Review and Interview with Hossein Paeizi
Edinburgh-based artist Hossein Paeizi discusses protest, underground music in Iran and the fusion of Persian classical music with alternative metal in this in-depth interview and EP review.
Lina and the Lions: Of A Third Kind Review – A Cinematic Alt-Pop Journey + Exclusive Interview
From Comic Con roots to cinematic soundscapes—our review and interview with Lina and the Lions on their bold new album “Of A Third Kind.”
Queen of Spades Interview: Peggy Smits on New Music, Hard Rock and the Band’s Future
Dutch hard rockers Queen of Spades are building serious momentum. We caught up with frontwoman Peggy Smits to talk new music, creative vision, the Dutch scene, and what comes next for one of Europe’s rising rock acts.