LeVioN – We are One
LeVioN's "We Are One" channels spiritual urgency into a thunderous metal gem.
"We Are One" arrives with a purpose that extends beyond the riff. LeVioN have constructed something that moves through moods rather than settling into one: the track opens with a strong piano part, before exploding into something genuinely epic. The production carries a modern clarity that lets each element breathe, and the guitars are soaring here. The verses are a little restrained, with a real standout melody. And the chorus? This one really soars. It's had a helping hand from AI, but who cares when it sounds this good. The combination creates a sound that feels both alive and surprisingly emotional.
LeVioN formed in late 2025 when Romanian musicians Liviu Căldărescu and Ovidiu Joița, both veterans of their country's rock and metal scene, began building what they call Spiritual Cosmic Metal. The pair have shared stages with Dark Tranquillity, Evergrey, and Tristania. Operating without label support from Bucharest, they've amassed over 1.4 million YouTube views and released three full albums with ten accompanying videos, all completed before their March 2026 debut. A fantastic single, let's hope there's more coming.
Colt Holmes – Imodiumonoxide
Colt Holmes turns survival into sound on "Imodiumonoxide", a raw grunge stunner.
"Imodiumonoxide" doesn't really ease you in. The guitars arrive with a wonderful sense of restraint and space, carrying some definite weight here. The song soon opens out into a loose, bluesy verse, with Holmes delivering vocals that sit somewhere between confession and exorcism. There's cracks at the edges of this, and it's all the better for it. The production, handled by Mike Lerman, really works, and I like the patience and 90s influences here. What sets this apart from grunge revivalism is the specificity of its pain. You can hear the basement room, the fear, the kinda arithmetic of addiction, and it really earns it heaviness. A real stunner.
Los Angeles-based Colt Holmes draws from experiences most artists would never touch. The song's title emerged during his years battling heroin addiction, a period spent sleeping in hidden basement rooms and making impossible choices between rent and survival. Growing up around addiction, with both his father and brother struggling with heroin, shaped a worldview he now channels into his music. His collaboration with producer Mike Lerman of Zero Magik brings the necessary sonic weight to match stories this heavy. Searing grunge storytelling, unflinching and very, very good.
Amber Elara – Eloise
Amber Elara deliver a swaggering classic rock triumph with 'Eloise', channelsing Aerosmith's grit into their own brand of vital, affecting rock
Liverpool's Amber Elara open 'Eloise' with a riff that knows exactly where it's going. The guitars are thick and unapologetic, the keys adding just enough colour to push the sound into territory that feels lived-in rather than borrowed. Lyrically, the track tells the story of a woman caught between charisma and self-destruction, someone who lights up every room while slowly unravelling beneath the surface. Musically it really shines, especially with the vocals and guitar work. And that riff? Ooft, it's really working. Accomplished classic rock songwriting, emotionally sharp and built for a big live room.
Amber Elara are a four-piece who write songs meant to be played loud. Their sound draws from the golden age of rock without getting stuck there, mixing gritty guitars and big choruses with honest storytelling that feels present. They have already played Brit Fest, Smithdown Weekender, The Cavern Club, O2 Academy Liverpool and Jacaranda Baltic, and their music has picked up radio play across the US and Canada alongside a feature on BBC Radio Merseyside. Not surprised, with the quality on show here. We are very excited to see where this band goes next.
KaiserKillers – Isolation
KaiserKillers deliver a gorgeous power pop gem with 'Isolation', stripping back to reveal songwriting that hits with rare emotional clarity.
Two chords and a riff is sometimes all you need. KaiserKillers built 'Isolation' from a conversation between optimism and unease, Johnny Zero's vision of peaceful retreat meeting Andy DeForest's darker sense of being left behind. The track stays lean and with bags of character, a kind of elvis costello twang to the vocal, some very good guitar work and a lush spectral brightness in the production. The whole thing unfolds with a wonderful directness that makes every note count. Bright, effective power pop, introspective and genuinely uplifting.
KaiserKillers are a Colchester outfit with roots that wind through London, Newcastle and the States. The name tips its hat to Hamburg's Kaiser Keller, where the Beatles once played marathon sets, and that spirit of melodic punk shaped by 60s songcraft runs through everything they do. Johnny Zero handles vocals and bass, Cristi Mac Seáin and Andy DeForest share guitar duties, and Stix McIntosh keeps time. Their influences span Buzzcocks and Blondie through the Smiths and Pixies, all filtered into what they call PowerPopPunk. I like where it all ends up, and we're really pleased to have them on here. An absolute bop.