Kim Gordon: PLAY ME [Album Review]
PLAY ME Kim Gordon — 2026 ReleasedMarch 13 LabelMatador Records Produced By Justin Raisen Runtime~29 min / 12 tracks Album Review Kim Gordon • PLAY … Read more
PLAY ME Kim Gordon — 2026 ReleasedMarch 13 LabelMatador Records Produced By Justin Raisen Runtime~29 min / 12 tracks Album Review Kim Gordon • PLAY … 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 continue … Read more
My Days Of 58 Bill Callahan — 2026 ReleasedFebruary 27, 2026 LabelDrag City Records Produced ByBill Callaha Runtime~61 min / 12 tracks Album Review Bill … Read more
Assumption Landowner — 2026 ReleasedFebruary 27 LabelExploding In Sound Records Recorded & Mixed ByBrett Nagafuchi Runtime~35 min / 12 tracks Album Review Landowner • Assumption … Read more
This edition balances reverence and rebellion. A British Invasion cornerstone reborn in mono. A ‘90s cult favorite finally getting wax. A fragile Irish debut turning … Read more
Tim EastonfIREHORSECampfire Propaganda/Handmade Records [2026] “Authentic, analog, and unmistakably Tim Easton.” Album Overview: Tim Easton grew up the youngest of seven kids, raised in both … Read more
Mariachi El BronxIVATO Records [2026] “After ten years away, Mariachi El Bronx returns with their most mature and weighty album yet.” Album Overview: Mariachi El … Read more
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Each month in Amplified Vault, we dive deep into an iconic artist’s catalog—ranking albums, … Read more
Joyce ManorI Used To Go To This BarEpitaph Records [2026] “Twenty minutes, nine songs, hooks that stick — I Used To Go To This Bar … Read more
GUVWarmer Than GoldRun For Cover Records [2026] “GUV trades jangle for groove and comes back glowing — a late-night city pop record built for motion.” … Read more
Scattered PurgatoryPost PurgatoryGuruguru Brain [2026] “Scattered Purgatory emerge from silence with a record that feels carved, not chaotic—dense, deliberate, and deeply immersive.” Album Overview: Scattered … Read more
Ty Segall & The Muggers“Live” “At” “The” “BBC”Drag City Records [2026] “A blistering snapshot of Ty Segall & The Muggers at full throttle—raw, loud, and … Read more
This edition of Vinyl Rewind leans forward without losing sight of the past. From an indie classic finally getting proper weight, to a new imprint … Read more
Twisted TeensBlame The ClownChain Smoking Records [2025] “Rough by design, confident by nature—Blame the Clown sounds earned the hard way.” Album Overview: Twisted Teens come … Read more
The Sha La DasYour PictureDiamond West Records [2026] “A soul record built on blood harmony, memory, and love that never fades.” Album Overview: The Sha … Read more
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Each month in Amplified Vault, we dive deep into an iconic artist’s catalog—ranking albums, … Read more
2025 proved to be another challenging year for music lovers, with so many standout releases that shaping this list pushed us in all the right … Read more
FUZZFUZZ’s Fourth DreamIn The Red Records [2025] “Heavy, chaotic, and shockingly essential — FUZZ’s early singles and rarities have never sounded this good.” Album Overview: … 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
Pierpont & HelgesonOf TimeSecret Stash Records [2025] “Pierpont and Helgeson build a world of mood and motion that hooks you long before the final scene.” … Read more
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsLive GodPIAS Recordings [2025] “A fierce, soul-shaking snapshot of Nick Cave in full command.” Album Overview: Nick Cave and The … Read more
Record Store Day Black Friday hits this Friday, 11/28, and this year’s lineup has some titles worth bundling up and getting in line early. Along … Read more
UpupayāmaLive At Fuzz Club Festival 2025Fuzz Club Records [2025] “Upupayāma turn the Fuzz Club stage into a swirling, six-piece gateway to a bold, wide-open territory.” … Read more
Sharp PinsBalloon Balloon BalloonK/Perennial Records [2025] “A 21-track jangle-pop shimmer with the heart of Alien Lanes and the glow of a lost ’60s classic.” Album … Read more
This edition dives into the pillars of American music — jazz immortality, college-rock genesis, Canadian alt-rock charm, ‘90s post-hardcore heat, and long-awaited emo excavation. Five … Read more