Bali’s Unb’rocken return with Restart, a record that proves why they’ve become one of the island’s most electrifying exports. Formed in Ubud and forged in the grind of nightly gigs, the band channels a decade of stage muscle into a sound that fuses blues grit, psychedelic haze, and vintage rock swagger. Their influences — Hendrix, Deep Purple, B.B. King, Clapton — aren’t just name‑drops; they’re baked into the DNA of every riff and groove. Restart feels like a band levelling up: tighter, heavier, more confident, and unafraid to stretch into new textures. Across its 46‑minute runtime, the album moves with the ease of musicians who’ve played hundreds of shows together, yet still attack each track like they’ve got something to prove.

What makes Restart hit so hard is its sense of evolution. Their 2018 debut blended blues rock with Balinese flavour, but this new album pushes further — deeper songwriting, richer tones, and a more cinematic sense of space. Tracks like “House by the Sea,” already a live favourite, showcase their ability to shift from soulful to explosive without losing authenticity. You can hear the road in this record: seven Australian tours, countless Bali stages, and a band that’s earned every scar. Restart isn’t just a second album — it’s a statement. A declaration that Bali’s rock scene isn’t just alive, it’s world‑class, and Unb’rocken are leading the charge.

Balinese hard-rock uplift — Unb’rocken’s Restart on CD. Available now from Crimson Vinyl Record Store, Australia — The Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Specialists.