The Linda Lindas: No Obligation [Album Review]
The Linda LindasNo ObligationEpitaph Records [2024] “Raw, defiant, and wise beyond their years—No Obligation is The Linda Lindas’ punk declaration.” Album Overview: The Linda Lindas … Read more
Blue Zero: Colder Shade Blue [Album Review]
Blue ZeroColder Shade BlueLower Grand Tapes [2024] “Dive into Colder Shade Blue—a mesmerizing blend of shoegaze and post-punk that resonates long after the final note.” … Read more
Wild Pink: Dulling The Horns [Album Review]
Wild PinkDulling The HornsFire Talk Records [2024] “John Ross redefines Wild Pink with Dulling The Horns, an album as rugged as it is emotionally profound.” … Read more
Maxïmo Park: Stream Of Life [Album Review]
Maxïmo ParkStream Of LifeLower Third [2024] “Maxïmo Park’s Stream of Life balances introspection with anthemic UK energy—timeless yet fresh.” Album Overview: Maxïmo Park, formed in … Read more
Ulna: Gazebo [Album Review]
UlnaGazeboShuga Records [2024] “Ulna’s Gazebo is a hauntingly vivid reflection on youth and memory, layered with delicate yet powerful acoustic arrangements.” Album Overview: Ulna is … Read more
Trace Mountains: Into The Burning Blue [Album Review]
Trace MountainsInto The Burning BlueLame-O Records [2024] “A timeless fusion of heartland rock and 80s nostalgia, Into The Burning Blue from Trace Mountains hits all … Read more
Geordie Greep: The New Sound [Album Review]
Geordie GreepThe New SoundRough Trade Records [2024] “A kaleidoscopic journey of genre-bending chaos and melodic cohesion—Greep’s The New Sound is as unpredictable as it is … Read more
The Hard Quartet: The Hard Quartet [Album Review]
The Hard QuartetThe Hard QuartetMatador Records [2024] “Listening to The Hard Quartet is like sitting in on an intimate conversation between friends who really know … Read more
The Smile: Cutouts [Album Review]
The SmileCutoutsXL Recordings [2024] “Expansive, intricate, and atmospheric—Cutouts showcases The Smile’s ever-growing creative reach.” Album Overview: Cutouts, the third album from The Smile, arrives suddenly, … Read more
Merce Lemon: Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild [Album Review]
Merce LemonWatch Me Drive Them Dogs WildDarling Recordings [2024] “Experience the raw power of Merce Lemon in Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild—an intimate exploration … Read more
Duster: In Dreams [Album Review]
DusterIn DreamsNumero Group [2024] “A dreamlike journey through space-rock atmospheres, In Dreams sees Duster refining their hypnotic sound with introspective depth and cosmic layers.” Album … Read more
Galaxie 500: Uncollected Noise New York ’88-’90 [Album Review]
Galaxie 500Uncollected Noise New York ’88-’90Silver Current Records [2024] “Unearthed gems that reveal Galaxie 500’s raw, unfiltered brilliance and expand their enduring legacy.” Album Overview: … Read more
Being Dead: EELS [Album Review]
Being DeadEELSBayonet Records [2024] “A fearless and eclectic trip, EELS defies expectations at every turn.” Album Overview: Being Dead, formed by Falcon Bitch and Smoofy, … Read more
The Black Pacific: Here Comes Our Wave [Album Review]
The Black PacificHere Comes Our WaveDine Alone Records [2024] “A powerful wave of punk energy and poignant reflection—Here Comes Our Wave surges with urgency and … Read more
John Davis: JINX [Album Review]
John DavisJINXLost In Ohio [2024] “John Davis’ JINX strikes a perfect balance between raw emotion and razor-sharp rock, delivering a stripped-down sound with undeniable heart.” … Read more
Dale Crover: Glossolalia [Album Review]
Dale CroverGlossolaliaJoyful Noise Recordings [2024] “Dale Crover’s Glossolalia is a tour de force in genre-bending creativity, featuring raw energy and eclectic charm with talented friends.” … Read more
Louse: Passions Like Tar [Album Review]
LousePassions Like TarFeel It Records [2024] “Dark, driving, and daring—Passions Like Tar cements Louse as post-punk’s next bold voice.” Album Overview: Formed in Cincinnati in … Read more
julie: my anti-aircraft friend [Album Review]
juliemy anti-aircraft friendAtlantic Records [2024] “julie’s my anti-aircraft friend is a raw, dynamic fusion of shoegaze, grunge, and noise-pop that demands your attention from start … Read more
Surf Trash: The Only Place I Know [Album Review]
Surf TrashThe Only Place I KnowImpressed Recordings [2024] “Surf Trash delivers a dynamic debut with The Only Place I Know, blending raw energy, introspective depth, … Read more
Bright Eyes: Five Dice, All Threes [Album Review]
Bright EyesFive Dice, All ThreesDead Oceans [2024] Album Overview: Bright Eyes formed in the mid-1990s, driven by the creative force of Conor Oberst, alongside Mike … Read more
Alien Nosejob: Turns The Colour of Bad Shit [Album Review]
Alien NosejobTurns The Colour Of Bad ShitAnti Fade/Drunken Sailor/Total Punk Records [2024] Album Overview: Alien Nosejob, the solo project of Jake Robertson, has steadily released … Read more
Jon Spencer: Sick Of Being Sick! [Album Review]
Jon SpencerSick Of Being Sick!Bronze Rat Records [2024] Album Overview: Jon Spencer has been a prominent figure in the independent music scene since the mid-1980s. … Read more
Andrew Bird Trio: Sunday Morning Put-On [Album Review]
Andrew Bird TrioSunday Morning Put-OnLoma Vista Recordings [2024] Album Overview: Andrew Bird’s long solo career has established him as a dependable singer-songwriter who consistently releases … Read more
Kal Marks: Wasteland Baby [Album Review]
Kal MarksWasteland BabyExploding In Sound Records [2024] Album Overview: Kal Marks is known for exploring raw and challenging themes through music. Over time, the band … Read more
Pale Jay: Low End Love Songs [Album Review]
Pale JayLow End Love SongsColemine/Karma Chief Records [2024] Album Overview: Pale Jay joined the Colemine/Karma Chief stable last year with his debut LP, Bewilderment. That … Read more