Album Reviews | Crucial Rhythm

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Story Of The Year - A.R.S.O.N.

Story Of The Year are back with their latest album, A.R.S.O.N., which will be released on February 13, 2026, via SharpTone Records.

Samuel Stevens

Feb 123 min read

Grotesque faces in a chaotic swirl, dark and eerie tones. Distorted text reads: "Stabbing" and "Ego of Obscenity." Mysterious atmosphere.

Stabbing - Eon of Obscenity

Brutal death metal band Stabbing are back with their latest album, Eon of Obscenity, out January 30, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 283 min read

Anime-style portrait of a girl with wavy blonde hair and red eyes. Red and black swirling background. Dreamy expression, no text.

HANABIE. - HOT TOPIC EP

Japanese metalcore powerhouse HANABIE. are back with their latest EP, HOT TOPIC, out January 28, 2026, via Sony Music Japan.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 272 min read

The word "Greyhound" is elegantly scripted in shiny silver on a reflective gray surface. The background has a metallic sheen.

Katie Tupper - Greyhound

Rising neo-soul singer-songwriter Katie Tupper will release her long-awaited debut album, Greyhound, on January 21, 2026, via Arts & Crafts.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 203 min read

Woman in black dress poses dramatically on a studio floor with arms raised. Abstract bat-wing outlines in background. Monochrome setting.

Delaney Bailey - Conclave

Rising pop singer-songwriter Delaney Bailey will release her long-awaited debut album, Conclave, on January 21, 2026, via AWAL.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 193 min read

Woman poses with hands in hair, wearing bracelets, against a plain background. Black and white image with "Jordi" text. Glamorous mood.

Jordi - Self-Titled

Rising pop breakout singer-songwriter Jordi has readied her debut self-titled album, due out January 16, 2026, via Sound Factory Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 152 min read

Eerie figure holding a detailed hourglass amid dark mist. Gothic script reads "Solitude" and "Exodus," with a spooky, mysterious mood.

Ov Sulfur - Endless

Blackened deathcore outfit Ov Sulfur are back with their latest album, Endless, out January 16, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 143 min read

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Calling All Captains - All Things That I've Lost EP

Canadian pop-punk/post-hardcore mainstays Calling All Captains return with The Things That I’ve Lost, out January 9, 2026, via New Damage Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jan 73 min read

Young person with medium-length hair smiles, wearing a red jacket and plaid shirt. Neutral background with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Theo Bleak - Bargaining

Theo Bleak is back with a brand new mixtape, Bargaining, out December 18, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 17, 20253 min read

Translucent geometric shapes in pastel shades overlap on a soft background. Text reads "VOLUMES" and "Mirror Touch." Calm, abstract design.

VOLUMES - Mirror Touch

Metal band VOLUMES are back with their fifth studio album, Mirror Touch, out December 12, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 9, 20253 min read

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Nate Vickers - Don't Look Down EP

Alt-rock’s newest force doesn’t just arrive with his brand new EP, which releases on December 5, 2025, via Oxide Records; he crashes through the ceiling. Don’t Look Down is a blistering, cinematic, deeply personal statement from Houston-born artist Nate Vickers, marking his boldest and most cohesive chapter yet. After years of building momentum through viral covers, high-octane singles, and a growing cult fanbase, Vickers steps into full command of his identity: dark, emotio

Samuel Stevens

Dec 4, 20253 min read

Person in gray outfit resting head on a round table on a sunlit patio, surrounded by greenery. Red socks and a ceramic rabbit are visible.

Torri Weidinger - bunny with tunnel vision

Indie singer-songwriter Torri Weidinger delivers a riveting and deeply intimate sophomore record that cements them as one of the most emotionally fearless voices in contemporary indie-folk.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 24, 20253 min read

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Myles Lloyd - I'm Still Thinking

Montreal R&B artist Myles Lloyd has released his fourth studio album, I'm Still Thinking, out now.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 21, 20253 min read

A gothic doll-like figure with long hair and a bow is set against a swirling blue background. Text reads "The Pretty Wild" and "zero point genesis".

The Pretty Wild - zero.point.genesis

The Pretty Wild’s long-awaited debut album, zero.point.genesis, will be released on November 21, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Danko Jones - Leo Rising

Toronto rock veterans Danko Jones are back with their twelfth album, Leo Rising, out November 21, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Woman in a fringed tan jacket poses with arms outstretched in a dimly lit rustic setting. Confident expression, night scene.

Sofie Alise - Break from the Bends EP

Alt-pop singer-songwriter will release her debut EP, Break from the Bends, on November 14, 2025, via Hall of Fame Artists.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 13, 20253 min read

Two people lie amid flowers and fruits, under a draped yellow fabric. The mood is whimsical, with rich colors and natural patterns.

chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls

Chokecherry will release their debut studio album, Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls, on November 14, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 12, 20253 min read

Statue in a desert reaches for a glowing butterfly. Text reads "Another Miracle" and "Of Mice & Men." Moody, with distant mountains.

Of Mice & Men - Another Miracle

Metalcore band Of Mice & Men are back with their ninth studio album, Another Miracle, out November 14, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Ana Luna - Tainted Silhouettes

Singer-songwriter Ana Luna had readied her debut album, Tainted Silhouettes, out November 7, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 5, 20253 min read

Woman in a red dress holds a green ornament against a festive backdrop. Text reads "Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas."

The Pretty Reckless - Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas EP

The Pretty Reckless are back with their latest offering, Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas, out October 31, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 30, 20253 min read

Five women in white outfits pose confidently around a black jeep in a desert. Text reads "A20 MAY" and "PAPARAZZI ARRIVE" above and below.

A2O MAY - PAPARAZZI ARRIVE

C-pop group A2O May have released their debut album, PAPARAZZI ARRIVE, on October 24, 2025, via A2O Entertainment.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 26, 20253 min read

Red album cover with embossed angel figure and rays. Text: "BIG WRECK" and "THE REST OF THE STORY" in bold, evoking a vintage feel.

Big Wreck - The Rest Of The Story

Canadian rock outfit Big Wreck are back with their latest offering, The Rest Of The Story, out October 24, 2025, via Sonic Unyon Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 23, 20253 min read

A group of people intertwined, lying on a textured surface. The image has a mix of light and dark tones, creating a dreamy, surreal mood.

Nep - Noelle

Nep is set to release her debut album, Noelle, on October 24, 2025, via Harbour Artists & Music.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 22, 20253 min read

Man with intricate tattoos kneels, face in hand, in a dim room. His tattoos feature floral and geometric patterns. Mood is contemplative.

Speed - ALL MY ANGELS EP

Australian hardcore band Speed will release their much-anticipated new EP, ALL MY ANGELS, on October 23, 2025, via Flatspot Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 21, 20252 min read

Woman with blonde and orange hair in white top turns back, standing outside. Sunlit desert landscape with agave plants in background.

Taylor Acorn - Poster Child

Taylor Acorn is back with her latest album, Poster Child, out October 24, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 21, 20253 min read

A phone booth stands in a desert at sunset. A reflective surface lies at its base. Text reads "ONTO SOMETHING," evoking mystery.

Senses - Onto Something

Senses are back with their latest EP, Onto Something, out October 24, 2025, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Dayseeker - Creature In The Black Night

Post-hardcore band Dayseeker are back with their latest album, Creature In The Black Night, out October 24, 2025, via Spinefarm Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 19, 20253 min read

"We Go Up" text on cracked black background; green banner reads "BabyMonster 2nd Mini Album" with stars, bold and edgy design.

BABYMONSTER - WE GO UP

K-pop group BABYMONSTER are back with their latest EP, WE GO UP, which was released on October 10, 2025, via YG Entertainment.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 13, 20252 min read

Elijah Woods in tan suits use a tin can telephone. One sits on a green stool, the other reclines. Background is blue, creating a playful vibe.

Elijah Woods - Can We Talk?

Canadian pop singer-songwriter Elijah Woods has finally readied his debut album, Can We Talk?, out October 14, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 13, 20253 min read

A dimly lit house at night with a palm tree and bush in front. A red glow from the window contrasts with the deep blue sky, creating a serene mood.

Breakup Shoes - Standing Still

Indie rock band Breakup Shoes are back with their brand new self-released album, Standing Still.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 10, 20253 min read

Mushroom cloud over a city skyline with "The Fallout" text on a scroll in front. Orange and black color scheme, dramatic mood.

Sam Varga - The Fallout EP

Singer-songwriter Sam Varga is back with his new EP, The Fallout, out October 10, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 9, 20253 min read

Collage of various colored photos on red background. Text: CHEAP PERFUME at top, DON'T CARE. DIDN'T ASK. at bottom.

Cheap Perfume - Don't Care. Don't Ask

Colorado punk rock band Cheap Perfume are back with their latest offering, Don't Care. Don't Ask, out now via Snappy Little Numbers.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 3, 20253 min read

Neon sign reading "Open Bars" and "Jake Banfield" in a dimly lit bar with a warm, cozy ambiance. Bottles and bar stools are visible in the background.

Jake Banfield - Open Bars

Nashville singer-songwriter Jake Banfield has readied his debut album, Open Bars, out now via EMPIRE.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 1, 20253 min read

Abstract skeletal figure with dark swirling textures on a black background. Text "DEATH ABOVE LIFE" below. Ominous and eerie mood.

Orbit Culture - Death Above Life

Swedish melodic death metal band are set to release their fifth album, Death Above Life, on October 3, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 28, 20253 min read

Two people hug by a lake, one silhouette is white. Text reads "this won't last forever." Monochrome with soft, emotional mood.

joan - this won't last forever

joan are back with their sophomore album, this won't last forever, out now via Photo Finish Records.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 25, 20253 min read

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