The Bug Club: Rare Birds – Hour Of Song [Album Review]
The Bug ClubRare Birds: Hour Of SongBingo/We Are Busy Bodies [2023] “My bathtub has three taps.. hot, cold and Bach chorale. Balance is hard to … Read more
Black Pumas: Chronicles Of A Diamond [Album Review]
Black PumasChronicles Of A DiamondATO Records [2023] The eponymous debut album from the Black Pumas, released in 2019, feels like it was released much longer … Read more
CIVIC: New Vietnam And Singles [Album Review]
CIVICNew Vietnam And SinglesAnti Fade/ATO Records [2023] Melbourne’s CIVIC released their debut EP, New Vietnam, originally in 2018 via Anti Fade Records. It was this … Read more
Truth Club: Running From The Chase [Album Review]
Truth ClubRunning From The ChaseDouble Double Whammy [2023] Truth Club’s sophomore record, Running From The Chase, bursts onto the scene with an infectious energy and … Read more
GOAT: Medicine [Album Review]
GOATMedicineRocket Recordings [2023] GOAT, the enigmatic Swedish collective known for their unique blend of world music, psychedelia, and mysticism, has swiftly reemerged on the global … Read more
Cherry Glazerr: I Don’t Want You Anymore [Album Review]
Cherry GlazerrI Don’t Want You AnymoreSecretly Canadian [2023] Clementine Creevy, also known as Cherry Glazerr, describes her fourth record, I Don’t Want You Anymore, as … Read more
Sincere Engineer: Cheap Grills [Album Review]
Sincere EngineerCheap GrillsHopeless Records [2023] Chicago-based indie punk artist Sincere Engineer started as a solo acoustic punk act, performing at dive bars and open mics. … Read more
Mitski: The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We [Album Review]
MitskiThe Land Is Inhospitable And So Are WeDead Oceans [2023] Indie sensation Mitski has once again delivered a record that resonates on multiple levels, this … Read more
Tony Jay: Perfect Worlds [Album Review]
Tony JayPerfect WorldsSlumberland Records [2023] San Francisco’s Tony Jay crafts a style of music that falls perfectly within my musical preferences. His slightly mysterious lo-fi … Read more
Speedy Ortiz: Rabbit Rabbit [Album Review]
Speedy OrtizRabbit RabbitWax Nine Records [2023] Speedy Ortiz, the indie rock outfit from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has made a long-awaited return with their fourth full-length studio … Read more
Jeff Rosenstock: HELLMODE [Album Review]
Jeff RosenstockHELLMODEPolyvinyl Records [2023] HELLMODE marks the fifth studio album Jeff Rosenstock has released in the last ten years under his own name, following the … Read more
Be Your Own Pet: Mommy [Album Review]
Be Your Own PetMommyThird Man Records [2023] Be Your Own Pet has a solid history of delivering a wild and unapologetic ride through the chaotic … Read more
Osees: Intercepted Message [Album Review]
OseesIntercepted MessageIn The Red Records [2023] Osees have adopted several different monikers over the years, showcasing their chameleon-like nature. This American psychedelic rock band originated … Read more
Being Dead: When Horses Would Run [Album Review]
Being DeadWhen Horses Would RunBayonet Records [2023] On their debut album, Being Dead takes listeners on a captivating journey through a psychedelic landscape that skillfully … Read more
rocky: rocky [Album Review]
rockyrockyLulu’s Sonic Disc Club [2023] Australia’s rocky is a new recording project featuring Xanthe Waite (Terry, Primo) and Raven Mahon (Grass Widow, Green Child). The … Read more
The Budos Band: Frontier’s Edge [Album Review]
The Budos BandFrontier’s EdgeDiamond West Records [2023] The Budos Band, known for their unique instrumental blend of Afrobeat, funk, soul, and psychedelic rock, has once … Read more
Joanna Sternberg: I’ve Got Me [Album Review]
Joanna SternbergI’ve Got MeFat Possum Records [2023] Joanna Sternberg’s sophomore album, I’ve Got Me, is a heartfelt and introspective album that delves into themes of … Read more
Pardoner: Peace Loving People [Album Review]
PardonerPeace Loving PeopleBar/None Records [2023] Pardoner, the San Francisco-based indie rock band, has returned with their fourth album, Peace Loving People, and it’s a fantastic … Read more
Rancid: Tomorrow Never Comes [Album Review]
RancidTomorrow Never ComesEpitaph Records [2023] After a five-year hiatus, Rancid returns with their tenth studio album, Tomorrow Never Comes. This album marks a solid return … Read more
Protomartyr: Formal Growth In The Desert [Album Review]
ProtomartyrFormal Growth In The DesertDomino [2023] Protomartyr, the Detroit-based post-punk band, has returned with their sixth studio album, Formal Growth In The Desert. The record … Read more
Water From Your Eyes: Everyone’s Crushed [Album Review]
Water From Your EyesEveryone’s CrushedMatador Records [2023] Water From Your Eyes, the Brooklyn-based duo comprised of Nate Amos and Rachel Brown, has returned with Everyone’s … Read more
The Bug Club: Green Dream In F# [Album Review]
The Bug ClubGreen Dream In F#Bingo/We Are Busy Bodies [2022/2023] The Bug Club’s debut album, Green Dream In F#, was originally released late last year … Read more
Parannoul: After The Magic [Album Review]
ParannoulAfter The MagicTopshelf Records [2023] After The Magic is the third studio album by South Korean shoegaze musician Parannoul. The album is a more mature … Read more
Rose City Band: Garden Party [Album Review]
Rose City BandGarden PartyThrill Jockey Records [2023] Rose City Band’s Garden Party is a delightful blend of psychedelic and country sounds that create a truly … Read more
Washer: Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends [Album Review]
WasherImproved Means To Deteriorated EndsExploding In Sound Records [2023] Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends marks the return of the Brooklyn/Philadelphia-based indie rock duo, Washer. It … Read more