The Tubs: Cotton Crown [Album Review]
The TubsCotton CrownTrouble In Mind Records [2025] “A gripping balance of raw emotion and razor-sharp hooks—The Tubs have never sounded more vital.” Album Overview: The … Read more
Cheekface: Middle Spoon [Album Review]
CheekfaceMiddle SpoonSelf-Released [2025] “Hilarious, heartfelt, and hook-filled, Middle Spoon proves that Cheekface is as sharp as ever while at times pushing their sound in unexpected … Read more
Nervous Verbs: Pony Coughing [Album Review]
Nervous VerbsPony CoughingDon Giovanni Records [2025] “Mike Montgomery trades polish for pure emotion, delivering an album that lingers long after the final note.” Album Overview: … Read more
Gyasi: Here Comes The Good Part [Album Review]
GyasiHere Comes The Good PartAlive Naturalsound Records [2025] “A glam-fueled, high-voltage ride from Gyasi that bridges rock’s golden age with a fresh new spark!” Album … Read more
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010 [Album Review]
The Pains Of Being Pure At HeartPerfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010Slumberland Records [2025] “A time capsule of The Pains of Being Pure at … Read more
Gus Englehorn: The Hornbook [Album Review]
Gus EnglehornThe HornbookSecret City Records [2025] “Gus Englehorn rewrites the indie rock playbook with The Hornbook—a genre-blurring, storytelling triumph.” Album Overview: Gus Englehorn’s path to … Read more
Ex-Vöid: In Love Again [Album Review]
Ex-VöidIn Love AgainTapete Records [2025] “Blending punchy guitars, heartfelt lyricism, and irresistible melodies, In Love Again proves Ex-Vöid is just getting started.” Album Overview: Ex-Vöid … Read more
The Weather Station: Humanhood [Album Review]
The Weather StationHumanhoodFat Possum Records [2025] “Humanhood captures the pulse of our times with a wider sound, daring soundscapes and profoundly human storytelling that we … Read more
Television Personalities: Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out – Radio Sessions 1980-1993 [Album Review]
Television PersonalitiesTune In, Turn On, Drop Out – Radio Sessions 1980-1993Fire Records [2025] “Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out delivers a treasure trove of rare … Read more
Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear [Album Review]
Franz FerdinandThe Human FearDomino [2025] “The Human Fear leans into polished grooves and familiar hooks, offering moments of charm without breaking new ground.” Album Overview: … Read more
Heavy Moss: Dead Slow [Album Review]
Heavy MossDead Slowp(doom) Records [2024] “Heavy Moss delivers a vibrant fusion of dreamy atmospheres and grounded rock grooves on the simmering Dead Slow.” Album Overview: … Read more
Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes [Album Review]
Michael KiwanukaSmall ChangesGeffen Records [2024] “A bold evolution of sound and spirit—Small Changes marks a new chapter in Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful storytelling.” Album Overview: Michael … Read more
Father John Misty: Mahashmashana [Album Review]
Father John MistyMahashmashanaSub Pop Records [2024] “Mahashmashana is Father John Misty at his sharpest—lyrically daring, sonically expansive, and utterly unforgettable.” Album Overview: Father John Misty, … Read more
Tess Parks: Pomegranate [Album Review]
Tess ParksPomegranateFuzz Club Records [2024] “Pomegranate is a stunning blend of timeless psychedelia and raw emotional power.” Album Overview: Canadian singer-songwriter Tess Parks emerged as … Read more
The Cure: Songs Of A Lost World [Album Review]
The CureSongs Of A Lost WorldFiction/Capitol Records [2024] “Sixteen years in the making, Songs of a Lost World redefines The Cure’s legacy with both depth … Read more
The Smashing Times: Mrs. Ladyships And The Cleanerhouse Boys [Album Review]
The Smashing TimesMrs. Ladyships And The Cleanerhouse BoysK Records / Perennial [2024] “With retro flair and DIY charm, Mrs. Ladyships and the Cleanerhouse Boys is … Read more
THUS LOVE: All Pleasure [Album Review]
THUS LOVEAll PleasureCaptured Tracks [2024] “With All Pleasure, THUS LOVE redefines their post-punk, balancing intensity with melodic warmth.” Album Overview: Formed in Brattleboro, Vermont, THUS … Read more
Amyl And The Sniffers: Cartoon Darkness [Album Review]
Amyl And The SniffersCartoon DarknessB2B Records / Virgin Music Group [2024] “A fearless dive into chaos—Cartoon Darkness is punk fury with unexpected heart.” Album Overview: … Read more
Shower Curtain: words from a wishing well [Album Review]
Shower Curtainwords from a wishing wellAngel Tapes/Fire Talk Records [2024] “Shower Curtain’s words from a wishing well is a raw, dreamy debut that swells with … Read more
CLASS: A Healthy Alternative [Album Review]
CLASSA Healthy AlternativeFeel It Records [2024] “CLASS blends punk attitude with power-pop finesse, delivering a record that’s sharp, raw, and impossible to resist.” Album Overview: … Read more
GOAT: GOAT [Album Review]
GOATGOATRocket Recordings [2024] “Psychedelic grooves meet spiritual transcendence—GOAT is both a return to form and a leap into new territory.” Album Overview: GOAT, an enigmatic … 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
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
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