Review: Hydra – Dehydration Pride & Joy Music – August 21st, 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor There are certain parts of the world that seem almost genetically predisposed to producing great Melodic Rock and AOR, and Scandinavia has long been one of them. Swedish outfit Hydra certainly aren’t about to do anything to damage that […]
Review: Nestor – Live At Gothenburg Film Studios Napalm Records – August 14th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper If I could point to one band as the best new band of this decade, it is without a doubt Nestor. They released an all-time classic with their debut ‘Kids In A Ghost Town‘ (review here) and the […]
Review: Rockett Love – Wired For Sound Pride & Joy Music – June 26th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Rockett Love’s 2023 album ‘Galactic Circus’ (review here) left me convinced that the band had a stronger record in them. With ‘Wired For Sound‘, due June 26th on Pride & Joy Music, they have taken a […]
Kindred North is the result of two lifers from opposite sides of the border, bound by something deeper than music. Formed by Swedish vocalist / guitarist Andi Kravljaca and Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Andreas Nergård, the band’s mission is clear: to lead with melody, to play with conviction, and to let skill, songwriting, and performance speak. No presets. No shortcuts, […]
Originally released 2001 via Point Music/ AOR Heaven, the self-titled debut album by Swedish AOR group Sahara belongs to the 2000’s classics of the genre. The album is currently one of the most sought-after CD‘s in the genre and will be released on May 29th, 2026, remastered by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem), numbered, and limited […]
Swish rockers China have released their breand new single ‘Bright Lights‘. Guitarist Freddy Scherer says – “The song was written during a studio jam between Claudio and myself. Like so many of our songs, there was no grand architecture or calculated design at the start; suddenly, the spark just strikes the rod, and there the […]
Review: Alien – Live At Sweden Rock Festival Pride & Joy Music – April 24th, 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Few Scandinavian AOR/Melodic Rock acts are held in quite as high a regard as Sweden’s Alien, long-time purveyors of some of the most timeless and evocative melodic rock you’re ever likely to hear. Last year […]
Review: Hardline – Shout Steamammer – April 17th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Hardline has a cherished history for me. Their debut came out in my Senior year of high school and brings back lots of fond memories. That album is considered by many to be one of the last great hard rock albums to […]
Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for the album title track taken from the upcoming studio offering ‘Closer To The Sun‘ (review here), out on Friday March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. ‘Closer To The Sun‘ is a wistful, ethereal track about the allure of a free-spirited soul […]
Review: Tyketto – Closer To The Sun Silver Lining Music (March 20th, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Tyketto released their debut album at a special time in my life. A junior in high school, I had just gotten into the music scene with exciting new bands coming to fruition. Like everyone else, I was hooked […]
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