Doug Gillard Reflects on the Return of Children’s Crusade
In a nostalgic nod to Cleveland’s gritty post-punk scene, Doug Gillard, best known as the guitarist for Guided By Voices, has just reissued A Duty-Dance … Read more
Video Premiere: Andrew Gabbard – “Just Like Magic”
“Andrew Gabbard channels raw emotion and fuzz into ‘Just Like Magic’ – love has never sounded this good!” – The Fire Note We’re thrilled to … Read more
Thee Sacred Souls: Got A Story To Tell [Album Review]
Thee Sacred SoulsGot A Story To TellPenrose/Daptone Records [2024] “Thee Sacred Souls redefine modern soul with Got A Story To Tell—a heartfelt journey through love, … Read more
Sharp Pins: Radio DDR [Album Review]
Sharp PinsRadio DDRSelf-Released [2024] “Sharp Pins’ Radio DDR: where vintage vibes meet indie pop brilliance.” Album Overview: Sharp Pins is the solo project of Chicago-based … Read more
Moon Goons: Lady Of Many Faces [Album Review]
Moon GoonsLady Of Many FacesRomanus Records [2024] “Moon Goons conjure a captivating world of heavy riffs, wizards, and phantoms—Lady of Many Faces is psychedelic rock … Read more
Mount Eerie: Night Palace [Album Review]
Mount EerieNight PalaceP.W. Elverum & Sun [2024] “Phil Elverum returns with his ambitious, soul-stirring double album Night Palace—a masterclass in introspective storytelling.” Album Overview: Phil … Read more
Pipe-eye: Pipe-defy [Album Review]
Pipe-eyePipe-defyp(doom) Records [2024] “A bold dive into synth-driven grooves—Pipe-defy is Cook Craig at his most playful and polished.” Album Overview: Pipe-eye is the solo project … Read more
The Belair Lip Bombs: Lush Life [Album Review]
The Belair Lip BombsLush LifeThird Man Records [2023/2024] “The Belair Lip Bombs balance raw emotion with infectious indie rock melodies on Lush Life.” Album Overview: … Read more
2nd Grade: Scheduled Explosions [Album Review]
2nd GradeScheduled ExplosionsDouble Double Whammy [2024] “Lo-fi gems and rapid-fire hooks—Scheduled Explosions is as unpredictable as it is addictive.” Album Overview: 2nd Grade is the … Read more
Porridge Radio: Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me [Album Review]
Porridge RadioClouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For MeSecretly Canadian [2024] “An emotional whirlwind from Porridge Radio that balances heartache, poetry, and … Read more
Japandroids: Fate & Alcohol [Album Review]
JapandroidsFate & AlcoholANTI- [2024] “Japandroids bow out on their own terms—rocking, reflective, and unforgettable.” Album Overview: Japandroids formed in 2006 when David Prowse and Brian … Read more
Kelly Finnigan: A Lover Was Born [Album Review]
Kelly FinniganA Lover Was BornColemine Records [2024] “Kelly Finnigan delivers pure soul with passion, heart, and unmistakable groove on A Lover Was Born.” Album Overview: … Read more
DOOM GONG: DOOM GONG [Album Review]
DOOM GONGDOOM GONGRomanus Records [2023/2024] “Immersive, adventurous, and unforgettable—DOOM GONG’s first record flows seamlessly between chaos and control.” Album Overview: Formed in Louisville, KY, in … Read more
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
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
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
Fire Track Premiere: People Years – “The Last Cantina, Pt. 2”
We’re thrilled to premiere “The Last Cantina, Pt. 2” — the third single from Birmingham’s indie-rock mavericks, People Years! This track is part of their … 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
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
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
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