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Hey everyone,
Now we’re in February, Christmas seems like a long time ago. But after an extraordinarily busy December, I spent January catching up on a huge backlog of music I was sent at the tail-end of 2023, as well as all the new stuff dropping in the first weeks of 2024.
This is all awesome, of course. The more bands, artists and their representatives send us music, the more we can bring to the world in our shows. But producing shows takes time and, as I’m not (yet) paid for the work I put into Pomona Rocks, I still need to prioritise my paid work. That, combined with the whirl of seasonal events, left me running to keep up.
We were still pumping out new shows in December, but I’ve been unable to spend much time promoting them until now. So here’s a catch-up on editions 164 to 169. To save space, click the covers for a full playlist. Let’s go.
#164: EXTREME
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/164
The Real Rob Taylor presents another selection of essential new extreme metal releases. Featuring new music from CARIOSUS, NERVOSA, SINNERY, LEFT TO ROT, HERIOT, VEXED and more.
#165: HEAVY
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/165
The Real Rob Taylor presents another #essential8 new heavy rock and metal releases. Featuring new music from cover stars JENNER, plus THE HOLY NOTHING, SAINT AGNES, SILVEROLLER, THE GEMS, DOWNSHIFT and more.
#166: ALTERNATIVE
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/166
Tom Featherstone presents another eight essential NEW indie and alternative rock releases. Featuring new music from cover stars AMONGST LIARS, plus SLOPE, AIKO, ELECTRIC SIX, TOUGH ON FRIDAYS, FRANK PALANGI and more.
#167: POWER
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/167
The Real Rob Taylor presents another selection of all-new power rock and metal releases for December 2023. Featuring new music from cover stars METALITE, plus SHAKRA, VITALINES, BLOODBOUND, SMOKING SNAKES and more.
#168: EXTREME
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/168
The Real Rob Taylor presents another eight essential new extreme metal releases. Featuring new music from cover stars ENTERPRISE EARTH, plus WHERE’S MY BIBLE, CATALYSIS, WASP MOTHER and more.
#169: HEAVY
Shareable link: pomona.rocks/169
The Real Rob Taylor presents another eight essential new hard and heavy rock releases that you need to know about for December 2023. Featuring new music from cover stars EMERGENCY RULE, plus LANCASTER, KK’S PRIEST, WIZARD DEATH, FIFTH NOTE and more.
WHEW! Enjoy, and please tell everyone about Pomona Rocks.
As always, majestic thanks for your ongoing support. More very soon.