Tiger Bear Wolf LP Release with Verity Den and Forced Fun
Tiger Bear Wolf This record shouldn’t exist. But somehow after 17 years it does. Tiger Bear Wolf’s third self-titled LP completes a trilogy begun decades ago. Formed in the summer of 2002, Greensboro NC’s Tiger Bear Wolf emerged from the fetid wastes of the Piedmont to make their prints across the United States. The quartet of Jonathan Moore (guitar, vocals), Noah Howard (guitar, vocals), Matt Bostick (bass) and Lawrence Holdsworth (drums) self-released their debut album in 2003 and found refuge alongside fellow truth seekers Hello Sir Records of Athens, GA for their second LP in 2005. Twisted riffs of southern rock, fed on a steady diet of hardcore and psychedelic post-punk all filtered into their raw recordings and pummeling live shows. Relentless touring followed, that both sharpened senses and dwindled accounts, and the four entered a prolific creative period penning music for what would be their third album. Basic tracks for the third Tiger Bear Wolf album were recorded in 2009 between the sweltering heat of a collective performance space and an attic bedroom. It was there the trail went cold. Time and distance intervened, and hard drives gradually succumbed to devilry and malign influences. The record was lost, said to be unrecoverable, and the story was over. Fast forward to 2015, where a savior emerged to retrieve the lost data, almost completely intact from its silicon sarcophagus against moonshot odds. Just for the love and belief that there was something worth saving. In the years that followed, these tracks took on a new life as guitars and voices were recorded in various states and hideaways with members now located in Greensboro, Louisville and Baltimore. What was nearly lost to the sands of time oozed vitality under the careful watch of the band and its enablers at both Howard’s Calogera Audio and producer Joel Hatstat’s Athens, GA studio . After 16 years of patient labor, doubt, hope, fellowship, inspiration, invention, revelation, and faith the long lost Tiger Bear Wolf record was somehow completed. The document finds the group at the full breadth of maturity and creativity for the time of its recording, while also fully colored by perspectives and techniques developed in the succeeding years. What we have here is the music as it was meant to be heard, fully realized with power and subtlety, the heart, tongue, and fang.
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Flowerbomb with Ins Kino and Dreamscent
Flowerbomb Links Flowerbomb is an alternative indie band from Washington DC featuring lead songwriter and vocalist Rachel Kline, drummer and producer Dan ABH, guitarist Connor White, and bassist and vocalist Abby Rasheed. With accolades from local outlets like the Wammies DC, (winning Best Rock Song and Best Rock Band, in 2023 and 2024) Flowerbomb has become a staple of their scene, winning over fans with the raw observational lyricism of Kline’s songwriting and the palpable joy and camaraderie of their live performances. Ins Kino Website Ins Kino is the musical project of Durham, N.C.-based songwriter, Evan Farkas. Since 2019, Farkas has released two EP’s under the Ins Kino name and curated his music into a dynamic live act. Unique, layered, and stylish, Ins Kino’s melodies are reminiscent of the Great American Songbook, blended with chamber pop flourishes, visual and playful lyricism, and timeless hooks. Dreamscent Links dreamscent are a Raleigh, North Carolina–based band blending shoegaze, alternative, and indie rock into a sound that balances atmosphere with momentum. Built on reverb‑drenched guitars, driving rhythms, and emotionally focused vocals, their music moves fluidly between dreamy introspection and urgent intensity.
Dumb Cousin with BEEPER and Horse Deniers
Dumb Cousin New band featuring members of The Rattletraps, Snide, and Megabitch BEEPER Bandcamp / Instagram Horse Deniers
Dakota Proctor with Mary Anna and Stray Lions (Solo)
Vassal with Crimson Steel and Aitalla
Vassal Instagram / Bandcamp Heavy/Power metal band from Durham, NC Crimson Steel Instagram / Spotify Crimson Steel is a North Carolina-based traditional/US power metal band. “Show No Fear” is being released on Heaven and Hell Records on October 2nd. Aitalla Website / Instagram The music of AITTALA (pronounced ‘EYE-tah-la’) crosses many metal genres; it’s hard to put it into just one category. The sound infuses elements of classic heavy metal, doom, progressive, power, thrash and hard rock with lyrics drawing inspiration from the darker side of the human condition. The AITTALA sound has been cited for being unique which is no easy feat in the metal genre.The first version of AITTALA was formed in 1991 while Eric was living in Holland. With fellow American Tim on vocals and Dutch bandmates Ed (drums) and Jon (bass), the band became a staple of the Dutch metal scene.With the release of the 3-song EP ‘Selling Heaven’ in summer of 1993, AITTALA opened for such bands as THE GATHERING and SADIST.Unfortunately, as the demo started to create a buzz in the underground European metal scene, Eric had to return to the US and disbanded AITTALA. In 2008, the time was right to resurrect AITTALA.In total, AITTALA released 6 full-length albums and 3 EPs: ‘Selling Heaven’ EP (1993), ‘Bed of Thorns’ (2009), ‘Haunt Your Flesh’ (2011), ‘Effigy’ (2014), ‘American Nightmare’ (2016), ‘False Pretenses’ (2019),’Live to Regret (2022), ‘Machines’ (2025) and ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’ (2025).Each release showcasing a natural progression of songwriting and lyrical content but retaining the core AITTALA sound and evolving it.The current lineup of AITTALA consists of Eric Aittala on guitars/vocals and Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL) on drums and Dane Taylor (EVIL I, ex-MOTORBILLY) on bass. They continue to write, record and tour to bring AITTALA to the masses.
Le Lotus and Candiland with Lilac Drive
Le Lotus Imagine: A basement. Now imagine you’re in the basement. And in the basement, a band plays. Melodies glisten, guitars roar. You’re surrounded by the stuff of dreams. You ask yourself, ‘what band is this?’ A voice from within whispers, ‘This is le Lotus, from Raleigh, NC.’ Why a basement? Not really sure… candiland candiland is a 5-piece indie rock / dream pop band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Drawing from the dreamy textures of My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins alongside the songwriting of Wednesday and Big Thief, their sound blends shoegaze, alternative rock, and indie folk into something immersive and emotionally direct. Fronted by singer and primary lyricist Lily Mars, the band moves between intimate, reflective moments and louder, more cathartic passages. Guitarists Ace McAteer and Gabe Harmon build colorful, dreamlike atmospheres through layered tones and interplay, while Asher de la Torre (bass) and Ayden Taylor (drums) provide a steady, driving foundation. The members come from across the Triangle but consider Chapel Hill home, where they’ve been steadily building a presence through live performances and a growing catalog of original music. Lilac Drive Lilac Drive is a band that creates vibrant yet moody dream pop with rock elements based in the Traingle area of NC. They are a three-piece band consisting of Libby Miller on bass, lead vocals, and guitar, Charlie Bird on guitar and synth and Henry Sasser on the drums. They have performed at venues including The Pour House, The Cave and The Orb. The founders of the band, Libby and Charlie, started creating music together in 2023. They wrote a few songs with musician and producer Aidan Thomann, who is featured on their first single titled “Take The Chance,” released in August of 2025. It is available on all streaming platforms, and they are excited to continue releasing singles, and eventually an EP this summer.Follow them on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok under @lilacdriveband
Drunken Prayer with Knockout Artist and Rabbit Fighter
Drunken Prayer Website / Instagram / Bandcamp Morgan Geer was a key element at the dawn of Asheville’s current country musicrenaissance too, playing guitar and singing in the enigmatic, off kilter country band,The Unholy Trio. He and bass player David Wayne Gay (Freakwater, ReigningSound, Krektones) started the group with Lance Wille (Reigning Sound, Krektones)on drums. Bloodshot Records debuted their single and video of Public Enemy’s“Bring the Noise“ at SXSW, prompting Esquire magazine to call it one of the greatestcover songs of all time. After a chance conversation in Northern California with Tom Waits about the musicof the church, Morgan took off for Portland, OR to play for bikers at the Queen ofHearts Tavern on Sunday mornings. That’s where the name “Drunken Prayer” wasborn. The newest Drunken Prayer record, Thy Burdens, is an homage to the fiery musicof the church. Partnering with Drive-By Truckers’ Bobby Matt Patton, the pairrecorded this album in Asheville and North Mississippi with some of their friendsfrom Appalachia and the Delta including members of MJ Lenderman & the Wind,Band of Heathens, Jimbo Mathis’ group and Wednesday. Knockout Artist Bandcamp / Instagram Knockout Artist is a band from Chapel Hill, NC. Formed in 2024, the band consists of Sim Berkley, Rock Forbes, Danny Hooley, Matt Neal and Phil Venable. Knockout Artist’s music is a unique sound forged in the crucible of garage punk, outlaw country, and cbgb-era eclecticism. The band’s debut EP “Hit After Hit After Hit” was released in Spring 2025 on Bandcamp. Rabbit Fighter Instagram / Bandcamp Rabbit Fighter’s debut album, Punch Up, is filled with gritty pop hooks, luscious vocal harmonies, and a wall of sound production that will move any listener with a heart.The album echoes elements of Springsteen, Pixies, Son Volt, and The Jesus and Mary Chain while bearing witness to the social, political, and historical context in which it was produced.
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Corporate Fandango with Ruler! and The Unsustainables
Corporate Fandango is a seven piece Ska/Prog/Thrash band from Greensboro, NC. Often hailed as theatrical, entertaining, and fun, Corporate Fandango brings raucous sounds, conspiracy-laden lyrics and complex melodies that delight your ears and make you move your feet. Ruler! is a 5th wave ska-punk band hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. Blending their own spin on classic 3rd wave ska-punk with high-energy pop-punk, hardcore, and emo influences, the band delivers a fast, punchy, and dynamic sound. Their style has drawn comparisons to acts like Less Than Jake, Bomb the Music Industry!, and early Big D and the Kids Table. Expect a high-energy live show packed with skanking, stage dives, two-stepping, and nonstop crowd interaction. The Unsustainables are a traditional ska, rocksteady, and reggae band inspired by the legends of Studio One, Treasure Isle, and Black Ark Studios. From heavy groovers made to move your feet to the sweet melodies of lover’s rock, the Unsustainables will make you bubble.