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LifeguardRipped And TornMatador Records [2025] “A post-punk fever dream—fractured, fearless, and totally electric.” Album Overview: Lifeguard formed in Chicago when its members—Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein, … Read more
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Amplified Vault unpacks legendary discographies, decoding what made them matter—and how they still resonate. … Read more
PREMIERE: Spoils System – “Subtle Amends”New single from The Nope Out (out July 11 via Sweet Cheetah Records) Spoils System · Subtle Amends Hudson Valley, … Read more
Alan SparhawkWith Trampled By TurtlesSub Pop Records [2025] “Sparhawk turns loss into harmony on this stripped-down, soul-baring set.” Album Overview: Alan Sparhawk is best known … Read more
Matt BerningerGet SunkBook/Concord Records [2025] “More open than ornate, Berninger’s latest lets emotional weight float like a message in a bottle.” Album Overview: Matt Berninger … Read more
Ty SegallPossessionDrag City Records [2025] “A surreal road trip through Ty Segall’s widescreen vision—melodic, cinematic, and strikingly alive.” Album Overview: Ty Segall came up through … Read more
TAKAATIs Noise, Vol. 1Purplish Records [2025] “No polish, no rules—just pure, primal noise from the Sahel to the States.” Album Overview: TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning … Read more
Psychic PigsPsychic PigsSlovenly Recordings [2025] “Short, sharp, and savage—Psychic Pigs is a garage-punk gut punch you’ll want on repeat.” Album Overview: After years riding the … Read more
Peter DohertyFelt Better AliveStrap Originals [2025] “Doherty trades chaos for charm on his most reflective solo album yet.” Album Overview: Peter Doherty first captured the … Read more
Real EstateThe Wee Small Hours: B-Sides and Other Detritus 2011-2025Domino [2025] “A mellow deep-dive that proves their bench strength and lasting charm.” Album Overview: Formed … Read more
Surprise ChefSuperbBig Crown Records [2025] “A looser, funkier, and more freewheeling chapter for Melbourne’s finest groove architects.” Album Overview: Surprise Chef, the Melbourne-based instrumental crew, … Read more
mcluskythe world is still here and so are weIpecac Recordings [2025] “A comeback that doesn’t beg—mclusky return swinging, snarling, and still sharp as hell.” Album … Read more
“The kind of song that lingers like smoke after the flame’s gone out.” Lost Friend’s new video feels like it was pulled from a rainy … Read more
“Dew Claw turns personal pain into a universal lifeline—vulnerable, vibrant, and unforgettable.” Dew Claw’s new video for “You Are Not Alone” hits all the right … Read more
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Amplified Vault unpacks legendary discographies, decoding what made them matter—and how they still resonate. … Read more
Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsNaturally (20th Anniversary Edition)Daptone Records [2025] Released: January 25, 2005/Reissue: May 2, 2025Producer: Bosco Mann (Gabe Roth)Length: 40 minutes “This reissue … Read more
“Raw, loud, and locked-in— “I Don’t Mind” cements GA-20’s place at the front of the modern blues charge.” The modern blues torchbearers are back. GA-20 … Read more
Smith And The Honey BadgersKilling TimeFunk Night Records [2025] “A decade in the making, Killing Time delivers groove-rich soul with heart, grit, and vintage swagger.” … Read more
Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet HausLive 4Hausu Mountain Records [2025] “A masterclass in collective tension—HausLive 4 makes the experimental feel alive.” Album Overview: Bill Orcutt first emerged … Read more
MIENMIIENFuzz Club Records [2025] “A slow-burn psych journey that trades hooks for hypnosis—and wins.” Album Overview: MIEN was born out of transcontinental friendships between musicians … Read more
Tunde AdebimpeThee Black BoltzSub Pop Records [2025] “Fragmented, intimate, and unflinchingly human—Thee Black Boltz is a solo revelation.” Album Overview: Tunde Adebimpe first gained recognition … Read more
Penza PenzaHang Loose! I Got Dem Ol’ Surfer Bloos…Funk Night Records [2025] “Surf rock gets hijacked, fuzzed out, and reborn in Penza Penza’s wildest ride … Read more
“A swampy, blues-rock gut punch—Canyon Lights’ “Breathe Easy” single proves this trio is built for the long haul.” Today marks the official video premiere of … Read more
The OpheliasSpring GroveGet Better Records [2025] “A hauntingly graceful reckoning—Spring Grove is The Ophelias at their most focused and fluid.” Album Overview: Formed in their … Read more
The Sure Fire Soul EnsembleGeminiColemine Records [2025] “A cinematic funk journey that grooves deep and speaks volumes—Gemini proves The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble can tell … Read more