Song Review: AiScReam – “NEXT CARD”

In May 2026, AiScReam, the Love Live! cross-franchise unit, released the song “NEXT CARD” as its first single under its new lineup. The track is the theme song for the Love Live! Series Official Card Game.

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/06/01/song-review-aiscream-next-card/

#Music, #MusicReview, #AiScReam, #2020s, #2020sMusic, #JPop, #AeschTunes, #LoveLive

Fatal Finality - Desolation

Another German band, this time combining thrash metal with melodic hardcore parts especially when it's for the choruses.

IMO a quite vivid composition, lively and energetically delivered.

https://tidal.com/album/520108921/u

#vinyl #musicreview #thrashmetal #hardcore #fatalfinality #music

Album Review: Erasure – “The Neon Remixed”

On July 31, 2021, Erasure released The Neon Remixed, which is a two-disc remix album for The Neon era. It includes remixes of songs from The Neon album, as well as a brand-new song titled, “Secrets.”

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/06/01/album-review-erasure-the-neon-remixed/

#Music, #MusicReview, #Erasure, #2020s, #2020sMusic, #Synthpop, #ElectronicMusic, #AeschTunes

New Rock Roundup Vol 52

This is our brand new weekly feature (Normally) on a Monday! The New Rock Roundup will rank the latest releases spanning across the world of rock music. With entries from rock, metal, metalcore, punk, pop punk, alternative and indie!

There will be a brief explanation about why I (Fox) enjoy the song in question from each category before I rank them at the end in terms of my own preference. I would love to hear your own person ranking as well as why you agree with or disagree with my comments.

Follow the playlist!

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New Rock Roundup

Rock

Westislonely – Bad Dog.

This is a really beautiful song, yet there are lyrics and comparisons to being treated like a dog! It is a strange dynamic but the tone is really great! It’s found a way onto my liked songs for a reason!

https://open.spotify.com/track/0OiIkiaS11BG7LAns0IHgl?si=69f5ddc1aeef4671

Metal

Of Virtue – What’s It Like To Be Happy?.

At times it is like they took all the repeatable bits of a pop song and turned up the danger. They still somehow kept all the fun. With pounding drums and an addictive chorus, this song is going to get a lot of air time!

https://open.spotify.com/track/1pF5KxDXU6lUHXZ8cBS0Vx?si=6122ded37148416e

Metalcore

Dont You Dare – Burning Out.

With the slow build up you would be forgiven for thinking it was going to be a run of the mill song. It soon progresses though, with heavy bass during the chorus that I love. With mostly clean vocals with the odd switch up to harsh, it keeps things fresh. Granted the breakdown later on is heavy heavy heavy.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7pn1GFdfywUOA7lCu3KLLf?si=522dcb9e79c6451a

Punk

Western Addiction – The First Witch.

San Francisco Punks Western Addiction bring us this sub 2 minute hit! With jangly riffs that I would not normally associate with the genre this is a really interesting song! It’s quick paced, but never loses the non punk like elements.

https://open.spotify.com/track/34lDQw4bHzXCYMmxTIveos?si=062510c728dc4ff1

Pop Punk

Double XP – 1 HP.

FUN! This song is one of those that I could listen to in the background without paying attention and it would still make me happy. This is not taking any major leaps in progressing the genre, but it is superb. The chorus does the job and then some, and the bass is really great!

https://open.spotify.com/track/1PT6UBHEkreRKWaY73LTPE?si=ac25d52697184a96

Alternative

Return To Dust & Mat Mitchell – Hey Ya!

I have always wanted to hear this song (Originally by Outcast) transformed into an alt rock song! I got my wish. By and band I LOVE too! There is a layer of expansiveness added here that I think you will love. Let me know!

https://open.spotify.com/track/3BXgm8kEDnAOdEXcA6Ibww?si=f9e0bb153faf4c44

Indie

Fierce Friend – Make Me Forget You.

I do love an Indie song that has that usual vibe but goes off the beaten track with quite the sombre lyric set! Your mates are going to love this song, so why not be the cool one for a change and get it on your playlist first!

https://open.spotify.com/track/7LfqOsCzSE5tRbILh6ZqZM?si=24487586fc164b3a

Fox’s Ranking

1st Place: Return To Dust

2nd Place: Westislonely

3rd Place: Fierce Friend

4th Place: Double XP

5th Place: Western Addiction

6th Place: Of Virtue

7th Place: Dont You Dare

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XNSN4wu2Zvhh19VzWdjfH?si=ec9729e89d1b4b00

Let us know if you agree with the ranking and the comments about each song!

All rights to the songs in this post are retained by the recording artist. This site claims no rights over them.

What Makes The Electric Guitar Central To Rock?

The electric guitar has become the defining sound of rock music. The versatility, power and presence has helped shape the genre from its very earliest days and continues to do so.

Power and energy

It can be loud, aggressive and very expressive. Distortion, feedback and amplification gave rock a soundscape that felt larger and much more rebellious than what came before.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wJoRiX5K5BxlqZTolB2LD?si=6ba248f6ab3a431f

A vehicle for individuality

Solos and riffs, the tools that allow musicians to develop a unique sound. Different playing styles and tones helped create some of rocks more recognisable sounds and personalities.

https://open.spotify.com/track/37Tmv4NnfQeb0ZgUC4fOJj?si=9190d2b9a5fe4e94

The riff as a foundation

Many classic rock songs are built around guitar riffs. They give a song their identity and keep people coming back for more.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5MMnwYs0hIxkENRsbkWJ2G?si=cad6360e74ef4117

Live performance impact

The visuals and physical presence of the electric guitar make it a real focal point on the stage. Solos, movements and audience interaction helped turn rock shows into a spectacle.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5EWPGh7jbTNO2wakv8LjUI?si=72313a7adee04bad

Symbol of rock culture

Past the music itself it became a symbol of freedom, creativity and rebellion. It represents many of the values that rock fans associate with the genre.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3lN8PP6R2IxbLP05QpYXng?si=2e620a531c684f7c

All rights to the songs used in this post are retained by the relevant artists. This site claims no rights over them.

Compilation Album Review: NOW That’s What I Call 70s Soul

NOW That’s What I Call 70s Soul is a four-disc compilation CD released in the United Kingdom by Sony Music / EMI, which features 88 soul tracks from the decade.

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/05/31/compilation-album-review-now-thats-what-i-call-70s-soul/

#Music, #MusicReview, #NowThatsWhatICall70sSoul, #70s, #70sMusic, #1970s, #1970sMusic, #RAndB, #AeschTunes

This Week’s Tunes Vol – 89

Welcome to our weekly post dedicated to what each member of the team has been listening to. Delve into the inner workings of what comes out of the speaker at Fox Reviews Rock HQ!

What’s more is that every song in these posts will end up on a dedicated Spotify playlist. Meaning you can catch up on all our favourite new tunes!

There are now over 180 songs in this features playlist now! Don’t forget to give it a follow…

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sOTw56Kj3Nq5w6t1YSO3C?si=87a801548cd44b7e

• Spotify

Fox

Korn were always a band that I could take or leave. Nu-Metal is a very hit genre for me in general. So imagine my surprise that Korn blew me away as one of the headliners at Download last year. This song stood out!

https://open.spotify.com/track/3o7TMr6RmIusYH7Kkg7ujR?si=0dba9db4a427420c

Rex

St Jimmy

Cozzer

Did you enjoy this week’s songs? Let us know which song you liked the most in the comments! Also, share your personal experiences with those artists. Suggest any tunes you think we should listen to for next week!

All the songs used in this post belong to the relevant artists and this website claim not right over them.

Song Review: Lucky Kilimanjaro – “Asahi”

In April 2026, Japanese rock band Lucky Kilimanjaro released “Asahi,” which translates to “Morning Sun.” The song is being used as the ending theme for the Spring 2026 anime, LIAR GAME.

http://aeschtunes.com/2026/05/30/song-review-lucky-kilimanjaro-asahi/

#Music, #MusicReview, #LuckyKilimanjaro, #2020s, #2020sMusic, #JRock, #AeschTunes, #Anime, #LiarGame