Start this Friday off by saying sorry for the quiet week! We have had horrible weather that has had all of my attention. That said, let’s dive in to what I found this week for you!

III – Sleep Theory

I only discovered Sleep Theory about a year ago, but I have loved just about everything I have found. III does not disappoint. The driving melodies and lyrics are offset with a powerhouse of a bridge. I love a good drop beat growling bridge. And this one comes with a sinister laugh behind it. This one gets some bonus points from me as the band from my home state pays homage to the weather that nerfed my week in the music video.

Caramel – Sleep Token

One can not deny the voracity of Sleep Token fans. I wouldn’t put myself there, but I do enjoy their music. This one is a beautiful fourth wall break straight to the worst of their fan base. A none-to-subtle rebuke at those trying to, in all honesty, dox the members of a band that have built their entire brand around their anonymity. It’s hauntingly beautiful, and the more I listen, the more I fall in love with it.

Prizefighter – Rise Against

I’m a big Rise Against fan, so I was excited to see this one drop yesterday. The lyrics speak to my punk protest heart, and overall I really dig this one. That said, the mix is a little messy. It almost sounds like it was recorded live – got a bit of the hollow sound to it – but it wasn’t. Still, I won’t let it harsh my mellow for new Rise Against, and the more I listen to it, the more lyrics are drawing me back in more than the messy sounding mix is pushing me away.

Worst in You – Versus Me (VSME)

Versus Me is a band that I think has big potential. They put on an entertaining live show, and I really love what they’ve been putting out. Worst in You is no different. The story of a toxic relationship is meaningful and could speak to all manners of situations from bad partners to bad parents. Another good one from Versus Me.

Afterlife – Evanescence

Amy Lee’s haunting vocals make this one just top notch. My youngest called her “soothing” when I was listening to this one earlier. To be fair, she’s an Evanescence fan (and only 5…so take that for what it’s worth 😉), but she was hooked on this one. She has good taste – so am I. It’s a beautiful song that’s an instant add to my favorites list.

from me to you – BABYMETAL feat. Poppy

BABYMETAL is a band that always pops up in my playlists, I enjoy them well enough, but there’s never been a song of theirs to grab me and make me want to replay it. That changed when this one popped on my release radar. The k-pop undertones mixing with Poppy’s grungy scream is just *chef’s kiss*. Love it.