Here are our daily picks for you featuring SUBWAY TO SALLY, Celeste, Nell Tiger Free and more!
1. “The Spell Of The Skull” – BURNING WITCHES
First up on today’s selection is “The Spell Of The Skull,” an electrifying track by Swiss heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES. Composed of infectious guitar riffs, gritty vocals and unrelenting percussion hits, this fire-infused hit illustrates the story of a cursed skull and its mysterious, magical ability to bewitch others. Lead singer and frontwoman Laura Guldemond showcases the depths of her vocal range with intensity and drive, making this song the empowering anthem it is today. “The Spell Of The Skull” can be found on the 5-woman band’s newest release, Mirror, Mirror, which can be ordered as a vinyl today.
2. “Post Mortem” – SUBWAY TO SALLY
German folk metal band SUBWAY TO SALLY released their latest adrenaline-rushing song, “Post Mortem.” Fueled with an exhilarating energy and raw, evocative vocals, the introspective single dives into existential themes of a life after death. The band makes use of instruments like violin, flute, bagpipes, electric guitar and bass to create rich waves of orchestration. These elements, combined with fierce dynamics and vivid imagery, immerse listeners into the gothic soundscape that embodies SUBWAY TO SALLY’s discography. Looking ahead, the Potsdam-founded band will release their 15th studio album, Post Mortem, on Dec. 20, 2024, via Napalm Records.
3. “This Is Who I Am” – Celeste
BRIT Award-winner Oscar Nominee Celeste has released “This Is Who I Am,” a soulful, power-imbedded single showcasing the beauty of embracing one’s individuality. Out today via Capitol Records, the track utilizes melancholic piano chords and eerie, cinematic-like strings to evoke a sense of self-reflection and understanding. “This Is Who I Am” made its screen-debut in the Steve McQueen’s latest film, BLITZ, which was released earlier this fall. “This song has existed for a long time, and it felt almost unjust that circumstances didn’t allow it to come out four years ago,” says Celeste. “Now, with everything aligning, this moment serves as a powerful acknowledgment of something that, back then, felt unresolved.”
4. “One Of Us” – DOMINUM
“One Of Us” by metal band DOMINUM is an electric single depicting the biblical story of Jesus’s death and resurrection. With heavy metal guitars, propulsive drums, ominous atmospheric instrumentals and emotion-stricken vocals, the track’s darker side is also emphasized. The new release will be found on DOMINUM’s upcoming 20-track album, The Dead Don’t Die, out on Dec. 27, 2024. The band will also embark on their headline tour starting Dec. 26, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. Tickets can be found here.
5. “Do I Just Keep Making Things Worse?” – Nell Tiger Free
Closing out our selection today is “Do I Just Keep Making Things Worse” by London-born singer-songwriter Nell Tiger Free. With scarce guitar and drum instrumentals, Free’s ethereal vocals float atop these delicate layers to evoke a raw sense of vulnerability. The lyricism itself focuses on a relationship that the narrator debates salvaging or letting go. “If I go, will I still keep the key to your front door? / I guess I wouldn’t really need it anymore / Would that just be making things worse?” Free sings. This single marks Free’s debut into the world of indie pop. Keep your eyes open for any new releases from this UK musician!
From cursed skulls to heartbreak, to the Grim Reaper and Jesus, music can be found in every corner of our world. Enjoy these heavy metal rock anthems and indie dream-pop sensations!