North Carolina trio Saints of Heartache discuss Generation X, AI, creativity and the stories behind “Everything is Beautiful, and I Am Still Alive.” We also take an in-depth look at one of this summer’s most heartfelt alternative rock releases.
Mojo Juju “Misfit” EP Review & Exclusive Interview – Las Vegas Rock Duo on Their Explosive New Release
Las Vegas rock duo Mojo Juju blend modern rock with retro soul on their impressive six-track EP, Misfit. We sat down with Lea Cappelli and Nazim Chambi for an exclusive interview before diving into a track-by-track review of one of the year’s most exciting independent rock releases.
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.
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.
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.
Malina Moye, “Love You Bleed/Dirty Tour” comes to the UK.
Guitar hero Malina Moye tours the UK in January 2026. In our last feature piece for 2025 we talk to Malina about her last album and playing for Royals.
“Kalamity Kills Interview & Album Review: Nashville’s Hard Rock Breakout”
Kalamity Kills have exploded out of East Nashville with a debut that’s loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
Blending classic hard rock swagger with modern metal intensity, their songs hit with honesty, grit, and power.
We dive into their story with an exclusive interview and full album review — the rise of a band you need to hear now.
Fangslinger, “We are the Night” EP
We sat down with UK Gothic-Western rockers FangSlinger—three undead outlaws riding the night and collecting souls through blistering riffs and haunting melodies.