Happy New Music Friday — and this one is absolutely packed. August 28 brings one of the busiest release days we've had in a while, with several highly anticipated albums finally landing alongside a fresh wave of singles teasing what's still to come this autumn. As always, The Riffs of the Week isn't about picking the biggest names or chasing whatever happens to be trending. It's about the music that caught our ears — whether it comes from a band filling arenas or four ridicul

Rising hard rock outfit Hollow Pact have officially joined the Sumerian Records roster, marking a major milestone for the young band. To celebrate the announcement, the group has released their powerful new single, "Tear," alongside an official music video. Fronted by Jager Henry, grandson of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Hollow Pact continue to build momentum with a track that explores the fragile line between comfort and emotional collapse. According to the ba