This episode serves as a comprehensive curated journey through the modern hard rock landscape, blending international flavors with localized rock scenes. The host begins by setting a professional yet enthusiastic tone, emphasizing a “smorgasbord” approach to the playlist. Highlights include a deep dive into the South African rock scene with Five-Sided Dice, whose track “Look Down” showcases the technical and emotional range of the region’s talent. The broadcast also highlights the work ethic of bands like King Kraken, who balance intense touring with studio precision.
As the show progresses, the focus shifts to the immediate and the new. Listeners are treated to an exclusive first listen of “The Letter” by Norwegian band One and a Half Dog, a track that arrived in the studio’s inbox just hours before the recording. This segment underscores the show’s commitment to supporting independent artists and delivering the freshest sounds to its audience. The episode concludes with a shift from the contemporary to the classic, celebrating the enduring spirit of rock music with a Bob Seger staple that grounds the experimental energy of the preceding hour.
Chapters
- 12:54 — Welcome to the Smorgasbord: The host introduces the show’s format and kicks off the playlist with a high-energy selection from Big Engine.
- 28:05 — Spotlight on Five-Sided Dice: Introduction to South African band Five-Sided Dice and their album Kinstugi.
- 1:00:49 — King Kraken and Hard Rock Updates: The host discusses the busy schedule and recent activity of King Kraken.
- 1:08:58 — Fresh from Norway: One and a Half Dog: Introducing a brand new submission from Norway’s One and a Half Dog.
- 1:16:53 — Inbox Delights and Show Wrap-up: Final thoughts on the new tracks and a look at the upcoming show schedule.
- 1:57:38 — The Final Record: Closing the show with a nod to the classics.
PLAYLIST
Whitesnake – Burn (Live)
Native Son – Dead Man Walking
Big Engine – Hot Summer Night.RWMix2
Amongst Liars – Amongst Liars – Underneath The Surface
Kinstrife – The Devil’s Not Fallen
Dolium – All My Sins
FiveSidedDice – Look Down
downcast – brainless
Gypsy Pistoleros – King Of Almost Everything
HARSH – 1 Harsh – Break Your Way
iATLAS – Touch The Sky
Headphone Jacks – Pharaoh’s Cane
JAMES KENNEDY – SHADOWS
JOANovARC – JOANOVARC – Money Machine
King Kraken – Shadows Fall
Leadfeather – Silvertrain
One and a half Dog – The Letter
LUDIOSIS – I Need to Fly
Return to Zero – Dark Matter
Mikey Ball & The Company – Warning Signs
Nightblade – Harder To Console
Sarajevo – Changed Man
Scarlet Joy – Rescue – Clean
Stay For Tomorrow – The Fallout
STORMBRINGER – Energy
The Dead Reds – Empire
Texas Hippie Coalition – Ruff Rider
The Bitter Pills – Bad Monday
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – Old Time Rock & Roll