Amusement: Amusement [Album Review]
AmusementAmusementBrassneck Records [2025] “More than a compilation—Amusement’s early EPs land like a full-length with teeth and soul.” Album Overview: Amusement is a Portland-based band made … Read more
AmusementAmusementBrassneck Records [2025] “More than a compilation—Amusement’s early EPs land like a full-length with teeth and soul.” Album Overview: Amusement is a Portland-based band made … 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
GBMysticalWannabeBee Side Cassettes [2025] “A record that thrives on chaos and curiosity—Wannabe makes unpredictability sound addictive.”” Album Overview: GBMystical is the brainchild of Philly-based artist … Read more
Los Angeles psychedelic punk rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared “Dead Silence,” the latest single from their new album Trash Classic (June 6, … Read more
M Ross PerkinsWhat’s The Matter, M Ross?Colemine/Karma Chief Records [2025] “A power pop tour de force that reflects on life in our lonely, awkward world.” … Read more
New York City’s longtime ska/reggae legends The Slackers have released their newest single “My Last Star,” now available everywhere fine records are sold as a … 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
Indie rock mainstays Real Estate announce a new compilation album, consisting of rarities and b-sides spanning the band’s 14 years working with Domino Recording Co. The project is … 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
Car Seat HeadrestThe ScholarsMatador Records [2025] “A sprawling return to form that proves Car Seat Headrest still thrives on ambition.” Album Overview: Car Seat Headrest … Read more
Manchester’s Autocamper are the perfect pop antidote to the city’s predictable post-punk machismo. Like a Northern kitchen sink rendering of The Vaselines’ call and response … Read more
Various ArtistsBrown Acid – The Twentieth TripRidingEasy Records [2025] “The long-running Brown Acid series reaches its twentieth volume and shows no signs of slowing down!” … 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
Glasgow’s Humour today share news of their much-anticipated debut album “Learning Greek”, landing August 8th on tastemaker label So Young Records. The 11 songs of … Read more
Elvis IIThank You Very MuchUnder The Gun/Legless Records [2025] “Short, loud, and gloriously unhinged—Thank You Very Much is rock’n’roll chaos done right.” Album Overview: Elvis … Read more
The Beths — the New Zealand-based quartet of vocalist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair, and drummer Tristan Deck — announce signing to ANTI- and release the new single/video, “Metal.” “Metal” … 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
Ty Segall is back in the saddle and riding towards new horizons with his 16th studio album, Possession, out May 30th via Drag City, and … 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
Next week, art-rock quintet Squid will embark on a North American tour in support of their new album, Cowards, released in February via Warp Records. … Read more
Lily SeabirdTrash MountainLame-O Records [2025] “Lily Seabird turns quiet reflection into folk-rock gold on Trash Mountain.” Album Overview: Lily Seabird is a Vermont-based musician who … Read more
On May 30 Australia’s CIVIC will release their third album, Chrome Dipped, via ATO Records. Eager to step beyond the raw, unmistakably Australian punk rock sound of their first two albums, the … 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
Durand Jones & The Indications — the trio of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein — announce a fall North American tour and release “Flower Moon,” the second single/video from their forthcoming album, Flowers out June 27th on Dead Oceans. On the … Read more
Bill FoxResonanceEleventh Hour Recording Company [2025] “Beloved singer-songwriter Bill Fox returns with his first album since 2012.” Album Overview: It’s always a treat to get … Read more