Music: Irish Folksong
Lyrics: Sarah Larsson
Arrangement Copyright ℗ Red Thread Sings
Engineered, Mixed & Produced by Dex Wolfe
Mastered by Dave Vettraino

Vocals & Banjo: Sarah Larsson
Instrumentation & Production: Dex Wolfe

Immigrantke

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She Moved Through the Fair

Breaking These Chains

"Camped Out" explores the depths of overthinking and obsessing. With its raw sound and introspective lyrics, it takes listeners on a journey through a busy mental landscape, reflecting how thoughts can consume us. Inspired by a podcast about neurotherapy to overcome an ex-partner, the song captures the turmoil of preoccupation while acknowledging the comfort in fixations. It speaks to the universal experience of overthinking, making it a compelling anthem for anyone navigating their own mind's complexities.

This music was made on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (Whitehorse). It was recorded at Jordy Walker's beautiful backyard studio, Stackwall Sound. Both Jordy Walker and his space provide a warm refuge during the cold Yukon winters.

Lyrics:

We never get there quickly,
But we do at certain points
With a look that sees right through me
And never disappoints

And I’d have hoped that I’d have kicked you
But you’re camped out in my mind
And the wood that fuels the fire
Seems to burn for all of time

And I don't know why
I don’t know why

And I worry that you’ll catch me on a day that I am sharp
Sometimes it takes some filing just to get down to the heart;
Of all that matters really, is nothing, and it all,
Just comes down to a willingness to stand up when you fall

And I don’t know why
I don’t know why

You’re my restless nights, I’m wide awake
You’re the conjure of some wild escape
If you’re the rocks, I’m the moon, we’re the tide

And my mind it is a wrecking ball, and this rain seems not to never fall
Let me hide in the site where you reside
Let me hide out in the site where you reside

And I don’t know why
Maybe I don't know why
I don't know why
Maybe I don't know why...
credits

Credits:

Released July 26, 2024

Sara MacDonald- Vocals, harmonies, acoustic guitar
Jordy Walker- Electric guitar, bass, drums, synth

Recorded, Produced and Mixed by Jordy Walker at Stackwall Sound

Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova at Bova Lab Studio

Lyrics, music and single art- Sara MacDonald

This recording was made possible thanks to the support of the Yukon Government.

Camped Out

Share with me
I care, you see
Everywhere
There's empathy

Take back time
Take back mine

Bear with me
I need some sleep
Every time
I'm incomplete 

Take back time
Take back mine

Who knew
Who knew
The truth
In you

Stay with me 
I'm in your keep
The world can wait
To see your feats

Take back time 
Take back mine

Who knew 
Who knew
The truth
In you

You knew
You knew
The truth
In you

Share with me
I care, you see
Everywhere
There's empathy

Take back time
Take back mine

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Released August 2nd, 2024
PAPRIKA – vocals, synth
Jordan Ososki – bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, percussion, synth

Music & Lyrics by PAPRIKA
Co-produced by PAPRIKA & Jordan Ososki

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Jordan Ososki at Magic Portal Studio, Stone Mountain, GA, USA

Take Back Time

Latenti Quietus est une immersion dans un maelstrom sonore ou brutalité et intensité viscérale règnent. Porté par une rythmique effrénée et des riffs tranchants aux confluences du metalcore et du death mélodique, le titre explore la dualité universelle de la vie et de la mort, non comme des
opposés, mais comme des forces intrinsèquement liées au cycle de l’existence.

Echoes

Latenti Quietus

Enter the web of Greta, the eight-legged seamstress that lures you to your imminent death.  At first, falling for Greta was intoxicating, her love like an unbreakable spell.  But now you've learned that her enchantment was merely a trap, and you have no choice but to welcome your fate.  As she sinks her teeth in for the final bite, Greta promises that you'll never have to leave her, and that your love is sealed for eternity.

"Last Bite" was released independently on February 13, 2025.  Blending elements of thrash and NWOBHM with eerie, pop-style female vocals, Runesaber's debut single envelops you in a spine-chilling tale of desire and manipulation— a lullaby from predator to prey.  While simple in structure, "Last Bite" is filled with intricate details, from spindly tenor lines and subtle moments of mode mixture to a compound triple-metered outro intended to disorient you before the last, lethal injection.  Listen to "Last Bite" on all streaming platforms or purchase a digital copy at thebandrunesaber.com/shop.

Credits:

"Last Bite" released February 13, 2025

Written by Shaynie Rhoads
Produced by Jeff Morrison

Shaynie Rhoads - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Bassett - Guitar
Cory Noonan - Drums
Jeff Morrison - Bass

Do you have regrets?
Like climbing into my web?
I know what's best for you,
I told the others too

There's no better place to be,
Than right here with me, you see?
You told me you're forever mine,
You can run, but you can't hide

There's no reason to deny
A love whose flame will never die,
Your heart's forever sealed with mine,
Now you live for this last bite

Did you think, instead,
Maybe we'd stay friends?
I know what's best for you,
The others know now, too

There's no better place to be,
Than right here with me, you see?
You told me you're forever mine,
You can run, but you can't hide

There's no reason to deny
A love whose flame will never die,
Your heart's forever sealed with mine,
Now you live for this last bite

Last Bite

Molly Kent from stoner metal upstarts Omenbringer joins the show prior to the band’s headlining performance at Exit/In in Nashville!

Excerpts from the Omenbringer track "Stir The Cauldron" (Thicc Darkness, 2024) used with permission from the artist.


Check out Omenbringer’s music at https://www.youtube.com/@omenbringerband 

Purchase music and merchandise from Omenbringer at https://omenbringer.bandcamp.com/ 

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Metal Debate Interview - Molly Kent of Omenbringer (03-14-2025)

Lover-Zone

We've all been teenage punks with ripped up skirts & studded leather jackets, and with this track we're reminiscing those good old days, making this high energy song fit perfectly into todays poppunk wave. Always wanting to collaborate with another artist, we hit up Juulz just to meet our match and wrote "sweet sixteen" in only two nights. The time travel was completed by the use of an actual early 2000's camera to shoot the music video.

Check out my band IVYVOX for which I am vocalist, guitarist & songwriter, and follow us for more updates! @ivyvox

IVYVOX ft Juulz - SWEET SIXTEEN

No Ifs, Just Butts

A bold fusion of pop rap and rage pop energy, Juicy Talk hits hard with 808s, distorted guitars, and a take-no-prisoners attitude. Perfect for late-night drives, gym sessions, or turning up the volume with zero apologies. If you’re into fierce female-led anthems with bounce, bass, and bite — hit play and don’t look back.

Juicy Talk

A bold, unapologetic anthem laced with attitude and allure — “Say My Name” blends rap-driven verses with K-pop-inspired production and a glossy hook you’ll replay on loop. With slick guitar layers, trap drums, and fierce vocals, this track empowers confidence while staying dangerously catchy. For fans of fierce energy, late-night drives, and songs that don’t ask for attention — they command it.

Say My Name

"This World Is Broken" single, released on August 8, 2025 

Lyrics:
When the world falls asleep
And loses its soul in the deep
Where will we be when there is no peace
And all that remains is incomplete

Show me where are all the redeemed
Where is the hope which feed our peace
Lost and hungry, we are souls in need
Where's truth when we're left so unseen

This world is broken
Can't you see it bleed
Through its cracks
The abusers feed
The lost, the hungry
Those never seen
We're given pills
To help us dream

No redemption to see
But this voice inside of me
Reminds me of who you are
What it means to be free
The mortality of me
Reminds me of who you are

Produced by: Voice Of Glass
Recorded at: Electric Shop Recording Studio, Las Vegas, NV
Engineered, mixed and mastered by: Andrew Beldy and Andy Beldy Jr.
Album Cover Art by: Olya Meek
Released under: Rexius Records

Band Personnel:
Olya Meek - vocals
David Meek - guitars
Andy Beldy Jr. - bass
Carlos Silva - drums

Songwriters: David Meek, Olya Meek

Copyright © 2025 Voice Of Glass. All Rights Reserved.

This World is Broken

"This World is Broken" Single (2025)

Voice of Glass is a Nevada-based modern hard rock band that blends expressive melodies with intricate arrangements to channel deep emotions and spiritual themes. Founded in 2002 by American guitarist David Meek and Ukrainian-Bulgarian vocalist Olya Meek, the band sees music as a direct expression of the soul’s essence.

From their early days in Bulgaria to their evolution in the U.S., Voice Of Glass has remained committed to originality. Their music refuses to fit into a box, fusing gothic, metal, alternative, progressive, and hard rock elements into a powerful sonic experience. They see music as more than just creation—it is an extension of their being, a calling that gives meaning to their existence, resonating with listeners on a deeply personal and emotional level.

At the core of Voice Of Glass lies a belief in music as a transparent reflection of the soul—an unfiltered voice that speaks directly to the listener’s emotions. Their layered songwriting and rich production craft a sound that is as moving as it is powerful.

Over two decades, Voice Of Glass has built an extensive catalog, including an EP, a full-length album, and numerous singles that reflect their evolving artistic vision.

In 2024, the band signed with Rexius Records, marking a new chapter in their journey. With a passion for innovation and a relentless creative drive, the band is ready to reach new audiences and honor their calling with each song, staying true to their artistic and spiritual purpose.

Open-heart songstress living and breathing in the ATL <3

Empowering the next generation of musicians.
Right Track is a youth music project nurturing raw talent and giving young artists the tools, space, and support to write, record, and perform original music. Based in Sunderland, we’re all about collaboration, creativity, and confidence. Discover the sound of tomorrow—made today.

Guitar-slinging headbanger Shaynie Rhoads was raised on the music of her parents’ generation, from Metallica and Van Halen to Madonna and Wham. She grew up going to concerts, skateboarding and collecting comic books and trading cards. When she was sixteen, she wrote her first song about World of Warcraft.

“I was always a bit of a misfit, and not the cool kind,” she tells SD Voyager Magazine.  “I was the girl that showed up to class in blue eyeshadow and faux fur platform boots. I drove a crusty old car and worked at Vons so that I could buy band shirts and concert tickets.”

After high school, Shaynie went to college to study the classical guitar, where she also learned how to sing and compose.  She attempted to keep up with trends by writing pop music, but eventually returned to her roots in rock ‘n’ roll.

As a recording artist, Shaynie releases her music independently.  She is the primary songwriter and frontman of Runesaber, a heavy metal band she founded in 2024.

Booty Chicks is the outlaw-country-punk duo you didn’t know you needed - loud, unfiltered, and dripping in attitude. Fueled by whiskey, eyeliner, and bad decisions, these two fire-starters blend the twang of southern backroads with the raw snarl of back-alley punk to create a sound that's as unholy as it is unforgettable.

Formed somewhere between a dive bar and a drag race, Booty Cheeks was born when two unapologetic women realized there was no space for soft-spoken cowgirls or pretty little harmonies in their world. So they made their own. Armed with distortion pedals, rhinestones, and a truckload of sass, they’re flipping the script on what it means to be loud, feminine, and absolutely feral onstage.

Their songs hit like a six-shooter and shimmy like a pole dancer -  with lyrics that bite, boots that stomp, and melodies that make you want to raise hell with your ex's cousin. Tracks like “No Ifs, Just Butts,” “Barbed Wire Heart,” and “Cheeky Business” prove they’re not here to ask permission — they’re here to burn barns and break hearts.

With a live show that feels like a punk rodeo in the middle of a honky-tonk riot, Booty Cheeks isn’t just a band. They’re a movement — one leather fringe and fishnet leg at a time.

Genres: Country-Punk / Cowpunk / Southern Rock 'n’ Snarl
For Fans Of: The Distillers, Dolly Parton (drunk), Social Distortion, Tanya Tucker (on fire), Joan Jett in cowboy boots
Based Out Of: Anywhere with moonshine and a stage

Sara MacDonald is the song-writing force behind the Yukon band “the august arrival.”  The august arrival will resonate deeply with fans of intimate indie folk-rock. The music’s driving melodies, poetic lyricism and atmospheric instrumentation intertwine and create an emotionally charged journey that lingers with listeners long after the final notes fade away. moments.

Stripped down to their acoustic upbringings, her songs are intimate; with haunting melodies and vocal performances that cause one to wonder if they should feel guilty for eavesdropping on a reflective private moment.

We are IANWILL, metal band from Paris (FR)
--- Metalcore / Melodic Death Metal / Hardcore ---
http://facebook.com/ianwillofficial

Biography
IANWILL is a French metal band based in Paris and North of France, evolving in a universe infused with metalcore and death influences, where hard-hitting melodic compositions blend with a raw and incisive aesthetic.

After releasing two EPs that laid the foundation for their sound, the band reinvented itself in 2017 with a new lineup. This turning point marked a significant evolution, solidifying their artistic identity and refining their increasingly sophisticated technical approach.

Since then, IANWILL has performed across France and Europe, captivating audiences with striking and intense live performances. In 2019, the band released their debut album, ‘One Credit Left’, mixed and mastered by Florent Salfati (Homeless Records), which received enthusiastic and unanimous praise from both fans and the press.

In early 2024, the band began working on a new EP, mixed and mastered by HK (Vamacara Studio). Following the release of its first single in June 2024, the EP, titled ‘Echoes’, will be out in May 30th 2025, marking a new milestone in the band’s musical journey.

Bianca Vrind is a Dutch vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, best know for her work with the high-energy poprock band IVYVOX. As both a lead vocalist and guitarist, Bianca brings a magnetic stage presence and plays a central role in creating the band's infectious sound, which has drawn comparisons to the golden era of poppunk and modern rock anthems.

Starting out in an all-girl punk band, she developed her craft early on, earning recognition for her contest wins and electrifying performances at renowned venues and festivals across the Netherlands. With IVYVOX, Bianca has reached significant milestones, including two number-one hits on the IndieXL Chart ("TONIGHT" and "Best Day Of My Life") and being voted audience favorite at Pinguin Radio Showcases during ESNS. The band has toured nationally with Popronde 2022, and reached the semi-finals of the Mentos Grote Prijs van Nederland in 2024. IVYVOX earned widespread praise from platforms such as 3FM, KINK, Pinguin Radio, IndieXL for their catchy and uplifting music, which has also made cinematic appearances, including "sweet sixteen" in Leeuwin (2023) and their poppunk cover of "Best Day Of My Life" in Verliefd op Bali (2024).
 
Over the years, Bianca evolved as an artist, refining her sound and stage presence into the dynamic performer we see today. With her vibrant energy and dedication, she continues to make her mark in the music world, whether through IVYVOX's powerful sound or exciting boundary-pushing collaborations.

Dutch article about me & my passion: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sokken-shows-en-studio-sessies-bianca-vrind-wxabe

Red Thread is a new harmony-forward folk ensemble playing original music rooted in Eastern European, Yiddish, and Americana lineage. With lush harmonies and the tight performance of a family band, Red Thread unspools the line of folk tradition, merging rich vocal and string arrangements with the stories of real people’s lived experience that are embedded within folk songs.

Podcast where Gomthog and co-hosts engage in lively debates on heavy metal music as well as interviewing artists and reviewing albums.  Occasional explicit language.

New tracks tagged #Female-fronted