Given To Rock

Founded by songwriter and guitarist Rick Harkness, Criminal Hero is a Canadian rock project born in Toronto, shaped in Detroit, and now based in Vancouver. Bridging classic rock swagger with modern precision, Harkness channels a sound deeply tied to …

Danish alt-rockers Dead Hands (Silkeborg) blend the riff-heavy swagger of Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures with the melodic tension of Radiohead and Nirvana. Formed in 2020, the powerful four-piece features Dion Eskegaard (lead v…

Salava , a Helsinki and Hämeenlinna based band, releases its comeback single Devil’s Crop on August 27th, 2026 via Inverse Records . On the single, Salava joins forces with brothers Janne and Tommi Saksa of Sancnity , the Hämeenlinna band that p…

Penny-Sleeve is a high-octane rock trio mixing the raw power of hard rock and the rebellious bite of punk. Drawing inspiration from bands like Green Day, Silverchair, Jet, and Social Distortion, the group delivers a loud and fast sound fronted by Tay…

Hailing from Florida, DONEFOR brings an explosive blend of metalcore and pop-punk that seamlessly shifts from heavy breakdowns to infectious, sing-along choruses. Channeling the nostalgia of a 2009 Hot Topic mixed with a California skate park, the b…

Boston rock veteran Geoff Abraham has a storied history: he fronted '90s local legends The Fighting Cocks. Today, his latest project ,  Geoff Abraham Band , delivers pure, soulful blues-rock loaded with catchy melodies, raw energy, and decades …

Hitting the scene back in 2019, FREIGHTLINER quickly carved out a name for themselves everywhere from gritty dive bars to major festival stages like CMW, NXNE, and Gussapolooza. Now rolling as a four-piece, fronted by songwriter Innes Wilson alongs…

Gooseberry is a trio from Brooklyn, New York, mixing alternative rock, indie, and blues creates a distinct sound in each of their songs. The band comprises Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass). I love the…

NorthFork blends catchy, arena-ready hooks with heartfelt storytelling, bringing a fresh, modern edge to Southern rock. The four-piece comprises Cianan Brennan (lead guitar/vocals), Jaden Brocchini (guitar/vocals), Adam Coelho (drums), and Grant Deal…