
#13 TRA Studio Monday Madness
(2026-02-02) Songs played on our listening session at the TRA Studio Discord server. (Published songs only.) Are you a fan of rock/metal? Come along: https://discord.gg/tra-studio
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41 songs
3:14

Cyberpunk, Electro-punk, dark, acid, crescendo, female gritty yelling vocals, aggressive delivery, unusual chord progression in verse, descending chord progression in chorus
4:01

90s gruhge foundation with a death rock groove and garage rock abrasion, built on offset-fuzz guitars, grinding bass, and an explosive drum kit, Riffs stay minimal yet oppressive, stacking density only at release points, The Female Vocalist has a low-registered voice with grit brought on by years of smoking cigarettes since age 13 now 31 years old with callused vocal cords from 10 years of singing in a grunge band, they move from restrained snarl into unstable melodic shouts, embracing strain and pitch cracks as intent, The emotional curve coils through tense verses before detonating into cathartic choruses, then collapses back into noise, Mix favors forward mids, volatile dynamics, and tape-lean saturation while preserving lossless clarity, Loudโquiet contrasts drive impact, with final sections fully unrestrained before decaying into feedback and exhaustion
4:01

Style: alternative metal, groove metal, industrial electronic
Tempo: mid to fast (120โ135 BPM), constant energy
Mood: aggressive, dark, tense
Guitars:
heavy distorted riffs
punchy, syncopated patterns
strong stop/start dynamics
low tuning
Drums:
tight, aggressive groove
follows guitar or electronic lead
minimal fills, high impact
Electronic:
dark industrial / EBM-inspired
mechanical bass pulses
sometimes leads the track while guitars act as percussive accents
Arrangement rule:
ONE leader at a time (guitar OR electronic)
never full metal + full electronic at once
Vocals (optional):
raspy, worn vocal tone
natural distortion
emotionally tense
integrated into mix
5:04

3:59

Angry female-fronted rock/metal with hardcore influence, Drop-tuned guitars, grinding riff built for repetition, Tempo ~110 BPM, heavy pocket, Verses are short, venomous, almost spoken, Chorus is a chantable hook, shouted and screamed, designed for crowd repetition, Female vocal: feral, cold, cutting, Theme: hypocrisy, Minimal melody, maximum bite, End with repeated hook breaking down into noise and breath
4:44

British humorous rock song with dry, dark comedy and self-deprecating wit, Mid-tempo to fast rock groove, crunchy electric guitars, driving bass, energetic but not aggressive drums, Vocal delivery slightly spoken, sarcastic, conversational, with clear British tone and deadpan timing, Lyrics feel like an internal monologue of someone confidently making terrible life choices, Comedy comes from understatement, irony, and bleak optimism rather than slapstick, Spoken-word intro and outro, calm and dry, contrasting with energetic choruses, Overall mood: playful, reckless, clever, lightly absurd, Think pub humour meets reckless downhill momentum, Clean production, punchy rhythm, memorable chorus, humorous but musically solid rock track, โwhite noise
4:48

3:36

acoustic guitar intro, nu metal, heavy drums and guitar, male vocal with choir, djhent scratching, cello, big drops, dynamic tempo shifts, complex rhythm, acoustic outro
5:37

Epic melodic death metal, Scandinavian 1990's sound with symphonic elements, dual guitar harmonies, melodic leads over heavy rhythms, mid-tempo groove with blast beats, death growls and clean vocals, melancholic atmosphere, prominent bass lines, dynamic shifts between aggressive and atmospheric sections, memorable riffs, epic guitar solos, emotional, building intensity, raw energy, storytelling lyrics, interesting chord progressions
4:46

3:21

Post-Hardcore, dark cinematic, heavy metal, Avant Rock, noise rock, Post-metal(funk), Metalcore (Drumfunk), Melisma, post-grunge, Post-Metal, Drumfunk, futurepunk
7:19

spacesynth, lofi, psychedelic rock, chillwave, relaxing and chill slow tempo, smooth guitar riffs with reverb and delay, dynamic guitar solo, retro vibe, synth arpeggios, spacey echo, space ambient, stereo panning effect, binaural, song length 5 minutes
3:13

[Intro | drums | bass guitar]
[90s metal riff | tape hiss]
[Verse | slow tempo drumming | sparse guitar]
[Pre-Chorus | drums build | intense guitar riff | eerie synths]
5:34

Time
v5
[Audioslave-inspired hard rock (2002โ2005), Gritty analog saturation, dry room drums, warm tube bass distortion, and heavy valve-guitar riffs, Vocals recorded through a ribbon mic with natural breakup, plate reverb, and analog tape compression for authentic Cornell tone, Dynamic contrast between dark, moody verses and explosive, chest-driven choruses, Subtle stereo doubling and delay trails in final chorus, Mastering: analog warmth, controlled low end, peak-limited for punch without overcompression โ classic rock power, organic breath, raw emotion, ]
[perfect mastering], [high quality], [Dynamic EQ, [clean sound], [FM sound-ready], [raspy vocals]
3:08

This track weaves lyrical storytelling rap with spoken word and slam poetry verse over sparse piano and textural electronics, The intensity surges in post-hardcore choruses, blending aggressive drums, distorted guitar, and urgent gang vocals, delivering raw, dynamic shifts and cathartic climaxes
5:09

Gritty, wood-and-wire alternative rock with a skeletal post-rock structure, The sound is dry and tactile, featuring the creak of an acoustic guitar and the low, heavy thrum of a distorted bass, A tired, gravelly male vocal sits close to the mic, delivering wounded lyrics with unpolished honesty, The drums are slow and booming, resonant in a hollow space, The music builds with abrasive, fuzzy guitar crescendos that remain grounded in a raw, earthly ache, culminating in a hushed, exhausted silence
3:49

Melodic alternative hard rock with a female lead vocalist, inspired by early-2000s radio-era alternative rock, Clean vocals only โ no screaming, no growls, no harsh or shouted vocals at any point, Vocal delivery is powerful, emotional, and belted, with controlled strain and warmth, never aggressive, Mid-tempo song with a huge, flowing, immersive chorus that feels surrounding and melodic, Electric guitars are low-tuned but smooth and supportive, focused on ringing chords and sustained notes, not chugging, Bass is warm and steady, Drums are tight and driving with clear verse-chorus dynamics, Production is polished, emotional, and spacious, not heavy or chaotic, Overall mood is intense but beautiful, uplifting, and immersive
3:17

neo-classical fusion, aggressive thrash metal, avant-garde, plunderphonics
3:55

I'M RIPTIDE-V1
v4.5-all
FEMALE VOCALS, POWERFUL, Your spidersona's song is fire! ๐ฅ Blending "What's Up Danger" and "Born For This"
- Tempo: 120-130 BPM
- Key: C minor or D minor
- Melody: Aggressive + empowering, with sharp synths and soaring choruses
- Elements: Driving percussion, catchy hooks, syncopated rhythms, high-energy dance breaks
5:06

7:13

dark atmospheric rock, subtle creep rock, barbecue rock, dark twisted shamisen, epic darkness
5:40

FIRE IN THE RAIN
v4.5+
Genres: Cinematic Hard Rock, Emotional Metal, Post-Apocalyptic Rock, Trailer Score
Mood: Stormy, Mythic, Triumphant, Explosive, Reborn
Tempo: 116 BPM, storm-pulse grid
Key: E minor (modal drift inflections)
Female Vocal: C3โG5 range, whisper โ fry โ soaring cleans โ mythic belt
Layering: whisper entries, fry overlays, dual harmonies, vocal wall, falsetto ghost echoes
FX Signature: rain/thunder FX, reverse piano trails, shimmer bloom arcs, glitch smear trails
Instrumentation: distorted guitars, bowed guitar, orchestral brass swells, hybrid taikos, cinematic piano, ambient drones
Sonic Traits: storm-pulse percussion, wide cinematic guitars, mono verses โ stereo anthem choruses โ pan-float bridge
Visual Atmosphere: storm-lit ruins, burning embers in rain, thunder sky opening to dawn
4:46

soursop?
v4.5+
[Psychedelic Rock ร Trip-Hop ร Alt Hip-Hop; live-to-tape vibe, remaster-grade clarity] [Key: E minor (Dorian)] [Tempo: 94 BPM (drift 92โ96)] [Mix: wide, warm, punchy; guitar L hot; drums slightly back; bass center; pads wide; mono-safe low end] [Source polish: keep tape hiss, chair creak, stick clicks, Leslie rotor, cough @2:34 at low level] [EQ (mix bus): remove DC; gentle tilt; notch 250โ350 Hz mud โ2 dB; low shelf 60 Hz โ1 dB for headroom; high shelf 10 kHz +1, 5 dB air; tame 3โ5 kHz harshness โ1, 5 dB Q1, 2] [Dynamics: minimal glue 1, 2:1 slow attack/fast release; transient lift on snare + kick click; bass control via soft clip, no pumping] [De-ess: vox 6โ8 kHz โ2 dB; cymbals tamed to silk] [Stereo: M/Sโcenter bass, lead; widen pads/gtrs 120โ130%; phase-align lows; mono check <120 Hz] [FX: spring verb short on vox; dub 1/8T delays on throws; feedback swells tastefully] [Headroom: mix peaks โ6 dBFS] [Master: linear-phase EQ fine trim; limiter ceiling โ1, 0 dBTP; target โ11 to โ10 LUFS-I;, โhard quantize (grid-locked 1/16, โtransient snap, โwarp-snap artifacts, โzero swing), โheavy tuning (retune speed 0โ5 ms, โhard pitch correction, โformant-shift artifacts, โrobotic timbre), โmodern EDM sidechain (kick-keyed 1/4 pump, โ>6 dB GR, โultra-fast attack/release pumping), โmultiband crush (OTT depth >30%, โheavy upward compression, โband ratios >6:1, โbrickwall per band), โbackground noise (uncontrolled HVAC hum, โ50/60 Hz mains + harmonics, โground buzz, โmic handling, โDC offset; keep only intentional low-level tape hiss/chair creaks/cough @2:34), โshivering (time-stretch jitter, โbuffer underrun stutter, โgranular tremble, โchorus shimmer on lows)
4:20

Loyalty & Betrayal
v4.5-all
Heavy-Metal, Brutal Death-metal, Slow-Progressive, Atmospheric, Distortion, Ambience, Confident, Heavy-Bass Boosted, Emotional beats, Rumbling Bass
Traits: Hardcore Energy, Atmospheric, Energetic
Rap-metal rage track with crushing distorted guitars, down-tuned chugs, Gritty Lofi-Sounds and aggressive double-kick drums mixed with trap 808s, Tempo is intense and relentless for Slow-progressive theme, To make it feel like looping boss fight, Rapping vocals should be done in bass-heavy, gritty, raspy way utilizing sub-bass vocal range, Verses are rapid, angry rap delivery; hooks break into shouted or half-screamed vocals, Mood is violent, dark, and catharticโlyrics about betrayal, broken loyalty, snapping restraints, and unleashing a feral inner beast, Production feels raw, chaotic, and oppressive, like controlled rage finally exploding, Key: D3# minor
Tempo: 100 BPM
3:39

heavy breakdown, low, deathcore, low-tuned saxophone, raw male vocals, saxophone
5:32

6:14

metal, Sweeping orchestral black metal saga with male vocals; tremolo guitars weave with symphonic strings and choirs over blast-driven drums and cavernous toms, Long-form structure that climbs from quiet storytelling into towering climaxes; interesting, shifting chord movement that leans into minor-key modulations and dramatic key changes, Intro starts sparse with distant choirs and ominous pads, then builds into layered guitars, brass swells, and church organ accents, Vocals move between rasped shrieks, deep growls, and commanding spoken passages; final chorus soars with full choir, double-time rhythm, and crashing cymbals extending the emotional payoff, black metal, orchestral, emotional
4:51

Epic Fantasy, Black Metal, Blues Metal Influenced, Screamo, Atmospheric, Distortion, Ambience, Confident, Heavy-Bass Boosted, Emotional beats, Rumbling Bass, Funk Synth, A dark instrumental blending Gothic Horror and Black Metal, centered on the tension of a final bullet left in the Chamber, Slow, oppressive build-up with cold tremolo guitars and distant, echoing drums, as if time itself is hesitating, Deep reverb, minor-key harmonies, and haunting organ tones create a sense of fatal inevitability, Sudden bursts of intensity followed by near silence, capturing the moment before the trigger is pulled, Bleak, cinematic, and emotionally crushing, Sparse rhythms, heartbeat-like percussion, and long pauses between phrases, emphasizing suspense and dread, Every sound feels deliberate, as if wasting nothingโjust like the last bullet, Designed to loop seamlessly, getting more intensive in process
Traits: Hardcore Energy, Atmospheric
Tuning: D minor
Tempo: 100 BPM
4:00

The song opens with double bass, violin, and minimalist piano for a cinematic, moody feel, topped by breathy male vocals, Warm, propulsive bass and urgent drums build into staccato guitar riffs signaling the post-hardcore sound, Spoken-word anger and sadness, intricate bass, and atmospheric guitar, then burst into choruses with raw shouts, cathartic post-rock climaxes, layered ethereal harmonies, and dynamic, restrained-but-intense production throughout
5:02

Celtic power metal, Celtic folk, lead instrument Celtic flute, moderately fast tempo 130 BPM, Celtic beat, Celtic scales and modes, angelic and growling female vocals with a strong Scottish accent, soaring electric guitar, powerful Celtic drums, divine and ethereal riffs, soaring chorus with a half-time feel, Celtic flute solo, harmonic vocals, uplifting vibes, โviolin
5:00

High-energy progressive metal track featuring a blend of aggressive and melodic elements, The arrangement is driven by distorted, low-tuned electric guitars performing complex syncopated riffs and chugging patterns, complemented by a powerful drum kit with rapid double-bass pedal work and crisp snare hits, The vocals transition between gritty, powerful melodic singing and intense guttural screams, often layered for harmonic depth, The song structure follows a dynamic progression from a driving verse into an anthemic, soaring chorus with elevated melodic lines, Atmospheric synthesizers provide a subtle backdrop, adding texture to the dense wall of sound, The production is polished and modern, with a wide stereo field for the guitars and a punchy, forward-leaning mix, The tempo is fast and consistent, maintaining a sense of urgency throughout
3:54

[STYLE: Melodic 90s Nu Metal with Yacht Rock influence; smooth, confident, nostalgic without retro pastiche; calm authority with emotional polish, ]
[INSTRUMENTATION: Chorus-soaked clean and distorted electric guitars, melodic basslines with groove, punchy but relaxed acoustic-style drums, subtle analog synth pads, light arpeggiated keys for shimmer; minimal ambient textures for depth only, ]
[VOCALS: Female lead โ youthful yet warm tone; clear articulation; emotionally present and spontaneous; natural vibrato; smooth, clean delivery; stacked harmonies in the chorus; confident, serene romantic attitude, ]
[PRODUCTION & MASTERING: Clean, airy, melody-first mix; wide stereo guitars; vocals centered and intimate; tasteful reverb; balanced dynamics; warm low end, glossy highs; modern loudness with preserved air and transients, ], โMale Vocals, โHumming, โHumming Intro
5:37

LIKE A TYPHOON
v4.5+
Genres: Cinematic Metal, Symphonic Hybrid Rock, Storm-Orchestral Fusion
Mood: seismic, fierce, intimate, transcendent
Tempo: 100 BPM (driving storm pulse)
Key: D minor (storm drift scale)
Female Vocal: F3โD6, whisper ghost โ velvet grit โ cry-belt โ falsetto break
Layering: storm violins (tremolo + gliss), percussive piano strikes, seismic guitar chugs, double-kick surges, reversed wave crashes, storm choir (Final only)
FX Signature: cyclone swirl, seismic crack, flood reverb (bridge), lightning shatter, tidal push
Instrumentation: orchestral strings, percussive piano, distortion guitars, seismic drums, ambient storm textures, storm choir
Sonic Traits: seismic low-end mono-lock, stereo cyclone spread, silence cuts, flood reverb collapse, overload climax with chant hit
Visual Atmosphere: suitcase on the floor, key on the table, storm-broken glass, horizon torn by lightning fire
Exclusions: no EDM drops, no pop softness, no lofi
6:03

70s-inspired dreamy atmospheric psychedelic rock and space rock
hurdy-gurdy as the main engine: amplified drone, wheel-turn noise, mechanical crank texture, organic key taps
slow-burn structure, minimal urgency, hypnotic repetition
instrumental-led with soft, open-vowel vocals delivered calmly and unforced
vocals intimate, slightly detached, breathy, with long sustained tones and minimal vibrato
melodic lines that drift and dissolve instead of resolving







































