Mariachi El Bronx: IV [Album Review]
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
Kevin Morby – “Javelin” [Video]
Love in Transit: Kevin Morby Drops “Javelin” Video Kevin Morby just released the video for “Javelin,” the first taste of his upcoming eighth record Little … Read more
Xiu Xiu: Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu – Vol. 1 [Album Review]
Xiu XiuXiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1Polyvinyl Records [2026] “A twisted jukebox of pop history, rebuilt in Xiu Xiu’s image.” Album Overview: Xiu Xiu started … Read more
Touch Girl Apple Blossom – “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…” [Video]
“Austin’s Jangle Crown Just Arrived — Meet Your New Favorite Guitar Pop Record“ Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom are stepping up with their debut LP … Read more
Amplified Vault: Decoding Built To Spill — Ranking Every Album
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
Suitor – “Factory” [Video]
“Cold guitars, hot nerves — Cleveland gloom done right.“ Feel It Records is kicking off 2026 strong. Cleveland’s Suitor are back with Saw You Out … Read more
Mandy, Indiana: URGH [Album Review]
Mandy, IndianaURGHSacred Bones Records [2026] “Raw, relentless, and unapologetically confrontational — URGH refuses to look away.” Album Overview: Mandy, Indiana started in Manchester back in … Read more
Fire Track: Damaged Bug – “End Of The War”
“John Dwyer fries the circuits again — Damaged Bug returns with a warped pop missive for strange times.” Damaged Bug is back with a new … Read more
Ratboys: Singin’ To An Empty Chair [Album Review]
RatboysSingin’ To An Empty ChairNew West Records [2026] “A slow-burn triumph that proves sometimes the bravest thing a band can do is let the silence … Read more
Fire Track: The Reds, Pinks And Purples – “Heaven Of Love”
“Jangle-Pop With a Pulse and a Soft Spot for the Past“ The Reds, Pinks & Purples are back with another gentle gut-punch of a song. … Read more
Joyce Manor: I Used To Go To This Bar [Album Review]
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
Friko – “Seven Degrees” [Video]
Friko Turn Up the Heat on “Seven Degrees” — Big Feelings, Bigger Hooks Chicago’s own Friko are back and swinging for the rafters. The band … Read more
Shaking Hand: Shaking Hand [Album Review]
Shaking HandShaking HandMelodic Records [2026] “Six-minute grooves, glowing guitars, and zero wasted motion — this one hits like a midnight walk with the volume all … Read more
Weird Nightmare – “Might See You There” [Video]
“Basement hooks, big heart, and power-pop glow ups“ There’s something extra satisfying about hearing a songwriter loosen the tie and just have fun. That’s exactly … Read more
GUV: Warmer Than Gold [Album Review]
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
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever — “Sunburned In London” [Video]
Sun-Soaked and City-Dazed: Rolling Blackouts C.F. Stretch Out on “Sunburned in London” There’s something about a new Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever song that feels like … Read more
Video Premiere: Troy Mercy – “Traveling Light”
“A fuzz-soaked jolt of freedom—‘Traveling Light’ sounds like a lifetime of blues muscle finally cutting loose.” There’s no easing into “Traveling Light.” From the opening … Read more
Scattered Purgatory: Post Purgatory [Album Review]
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” [Album Review]
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
Fire Track: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “The Hunt In Edson”
“Small Moments, Big Feelings — The RAA Turn Chaos Into Catharsis“ The Rural Alberta Advantage are back with a fresh cut, “The Hunt In Edson,” … Read more
This Is Lorelei: Holo Boy [Album Review]
This Is LoreleiHolo BoyDouble Double Whammy [2025] “Proof that revisiting old songs can feel less like looking back and more like leveling up.” Album Overview: … Read more
King Tuff – “Twisted On A Train” [Video]
“King Tuff Gets Back on the Train — Loud, Loose, and Loving Every Minute“ King Tuff is back in full rock mode. Kyle Thomas just … Read more
Fire In The Radio: Red Static Action [Album Review]
Fire In The RadioRed Static ActionWednesday Records [2000/2026] “A low-key debut rescued from the margins—Red Static Action gets another chance to land.” Album Overview: Fire … Read more
Cardinals – “I Like You” [Video]
“Cork’s Next Breakout Just Made Their Sweetest Move Yet“ Cork’s Cardinals are rolling into 2026 with momentum to spare. Today, the five piece share their … Read more
The Vinyl Rewind – Forward Motion, Heavy Grooves & Modern Rituals (VR-007)
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