I Forget Myself-Some Err then Winter
I Forget Myself is rock theme for your upcoming decade. No one else can deliver smoked, charred acid/sludge rock like this project. The last I heard an album this good, it was Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. This album is a great reminder of focused delivery and instrumental perfectionism. Titled Some Err then Winter, this is to bring a smile to your face, a big one. I’m gaga for riffs. My favourite songs are riff rock, ranging from Mountain to Zeppelin and RATM. I Forget Myself opens the album with the strong Everything As It Should Be. The mellow, melodic vocals resonate in the back of your head, while dissonant notes highlight the lyrics as well. You can get a hint of Puscifier in during the bridge and verse as well. Drums are a highlight, and the textural mappings are beyond belief. I must commend the genius engineering and mixing for this album, and all this is just one song in. Osmanthus has a scenic dystopia in the distance. If this is your journey towards it, the magnetic bass if your accomplice along the way. Grooves lean into the background for the chant like verse parts. I was addicted particularly to the cinematic harmonics the lead guitar gives ever so charismatically. The chasms of sludge melodies Look, I know nothing about this band. There is no bio available on Spotify, they give no hints as to the musicians they love. The music literally speaks for them. Not only this, I’m extremely glad the band runs their own label to put out this music. If X marks the spot, you better own the land around. Eureka accelerates us into the next gear. Percussions galore into a gallop, while you wait for realisation to dawn. Metal undercurrents are brought in with blistering double bass as well. Longer rhythm parts spread out to really appreciate the melodies. I’ll be honest, Eureka has more than a realisation, more of a surprise moment. Challenge you to spot it. Rock-as you want it I Forget Myself go alt-rock with their song Season Without Song. Wet Sand (2021) has some great sequences which would fit parts of this album. Not only is the band unpredictable, but how they deliver their ideas is unique. Sure, you’re a music connoisseur and have heard thousands of hours of rock and metal. Doesn’t this incite hope in the most enigmatic fashion? Sweetness uses the tone palette to become your brain tattoo almost instantly. Bass is beyond belief, if you’re actually listening to the layers that are coming together. This album has made me do a deep dive into their collection and admire their storytelling style. Each album follows a theme, in different nodes of conscience. The guitar parts in Sweetness are really worth picking apart, but I control myself from fanboying so hard. The songs would also fit well in The Stepfather (2009). In my humble opinion, I Forget Myself needs to soundtrack a fresh new movie with their ideas. You can check out their Spotify page for more and follow their socials for more release news. Until the next album, check out their latest above!
Slazarus - Colorado
With their latest single Colorado, Slazarus dives headfirst into a gritty sonic landscape that fuses 90s alt-rock nostalgia with a sludgy post-grunge edge. The duo, known for their high-octane live performances and melodic rock roots, bring forward a track that feels both rugged and cinematic — like a dirt road anthem blasted from a dusty stereo somewhere in the highlands. From the opening riff, Colorado grips you with high gain distortions that echo the raw energy of bands like Soundgarden or early Foo Fighters. The guitar work is thick and textured, cutting through the mix without drowning out the other elements. Vocals soar with a practiced intensity, especially in the chorus -it’s a powerful, anthemic lift that gives the track its emotional spine. You can feel the yearning, the movement, the open-road defiance in every note. Beneath it all, the pulsing drums and bass groove keep the momentum driving forward, locking the song into a hypnotic rhythm that’s both heavy and compelling. There’s a sense of control in the chaos. A carefully crafted stereo field ensures that every instrument has space to breathe, giving the track depth and clarity despite its aggressive tone. Colorado wouldn’t feel out of place in a high-stakes scene from Into the Wild or the desert-fueled madness of Mad Max: Fury Road. The track's adventurous spirit and raw authenticity tap into the emotional core of both films: freedom, isolation, and the search for meaning. Part of the indie music scene that refuses to play by mainstream rules, Slazarus stands out by blending nostalgia with freshness. Originating from a background steeped in melodic mainstream rock, the duo have evolved into a distinct force. With Colorado, they don't just follow the trail, they carve their own path.