The musical landscape is ever changing. New genres are popping up, new hypes burst out of nowhere and die out and new bands present themselves to the world. How on earth are you expected to keep up, right?
Well, it never hurts to help! So here we are, your humble servants, ready to sift through those filters for you, presenting you the best demos we have encountered. Keep an eye for these bands -- they could become your new go-to band!
Krime - Demo
A band that harbours ex-members of Dutch bands like Brat Pack and Citizens Patrol. If you know these bands you’ll recognize the vocals straight away. On this demo they play more Poison Idea-influenced hardcore. You know it’s high quality if it is already picked up by a label (Shield Recordings).
Amargao - Demo
Something is brewing in Chile. Last year this band released a demo and an EP. The demo has been picked up by Junko Recs and, thus, caught my attention. The production is what really drew me. I am a sucker for that echo-effect when used right (and they nailed it here). I am reminded of The Pink Street Boys, but I have to admit that it’s been a while since I last listened to their debut, so it could be that my mind is playing games with me.
Compete - Demo
Does the world still need new youth crew? Well, yes, of course! Especially when it is brought with conviction and class as on this demo. I am a fan already!
Serotonin Mist - The Pack
This screamo band from Japan released two demos shortly after each other. Both are really worth your time if you are into this type of music. It is pretty intense stuff with heavy breakdowns (something you don’t see a lot in this style).
True Fraud - Demo ‘25
This kind of stuff brings me right back to the late '80s in that it reminds me of the records we all know and love from that era.
