Car Seat Headrest – “Gethsemane” [Video]
Car Seat Headrest announce The Scholars, a bold new rock opera that isn’t just a new chapter for the premiere standard bearers of young internet rockers … 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
Case Oats – “Seventeen” [Video]
Merge Records announces the signing of Case Oats, the Chicago outfit led by Casey Gomez Walker. The band— Gomez Walker (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Spencer … Read more
The Men: Buyer Beware [Album Review]
The MenBuyer BewareFuzz Club Records [2025] “A relentless, high-voltage gut punch—The Men at their most raw and uncompromising.” Album Overview: Emerging from New York City’s … Read more
Dutch Interior – “Fourth Street” [Video]
Dutch Interior — the LA County-based band of lifelong friends Jack Nugent, Conner Reeves, Davis Stewart, Noah Kurtz, and brothers Shane and Hayden Barton — … 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
Cap’n Jazz: Shmap’n Shmazz (30th Anniversary Edition) [Classic Album Revisit]
Cap’n JazzShmap’n Shmazz (30th Anniversary Edition)Polyvinyl Records [2025] Released: 1995/Reissue: February 21, 2025Producer: Casey RiceLength: 32 minutes “The chaotic masterpiece that sparked a movement—Shmap’n Shmazz … Read more
Kim Deal – “Big Ben Beat” [Video]
Kim Deal releases the video for “Big Ben Beat,” a standout from her Headphone Approved debut album, Nobody Loves You More, out now on 4AD. … Read more
The Moles: Composition Book [Album Review]
The MolesComposition BookSplendid Research Records [2025] “The Moles return with an off-the-cuff psych-pop excursion that rewards repeated listens.” Album Overview: The longest-running of Richard Davies’ … Read more
Neal Francis – “Need You Again” [Video]
Singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis shares the second song from his eagerly anticipated third studio album, Return To Zero, arriving Friday, March 14 via ATO Records. “Need … Read more
Patterson Hood: Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams [Album Review]
Patterson HoodExploding Trees & Airplane ScreamsATO Records [2025] “With stellar guest appearances, Patterson Hood’s Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams elevates personal storytelling to new heights.” … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Duane Hoover – “All Over Again”
“A fusion of jangling hooks and unstoppable energy—”All Over Again” proves Hoover’s knack for reinventing rock’s past for the present.” – The Fire Note The … 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
Mamalarky – “#1 Best Of All Time” [Video]
Mamalarky, the tri-coastal indie rock quartet, announce their new album, Hex Key, with a video for its high-octane and rambunctious lead single “#1 Best of … Read more
Freckle: Freckle [Album Review]
FreckleFreckleGOD?/Drag City Records [2025] “Spontaneous, dynamic, and full of chemistry—Freckle finds Ty Segall and Corey Madden effortlessly engaging.” Album Overview: Freckle is the latest project … Read more
Fire Track: Club Night – “Palace”
Tiny Engines first 2025 release is the long-awaited new Club Night album! Joy Coming Down is out May 2nd and the first single “Palace” is … Read more
The Altons: Heartache In Room 14 [Album Review]
The AltonsHeartache In Room 14Penrose/Daptone Records [2025] “With Heartache in Room 14, The Altons prove that timeless soul melodies and deep emotion never go out … Read more
Cathedrale – “The Setting Sun” [Video]
With their fifth album Poison out now via Howlin’ Banana Records and Regarts, French outfit Cathedrale pushes their sonic identity into a darker, more atmospheric … Read more
Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On [Album Review]
HorsegirlPhonetics On And OnMatador Records [2025] “Horsegirl trades distortion for depth, crafting an album that lingers long after the last note.” Album Overview: Horsegirl is … Read more
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – “Back In The Game” [Video]
The pioneering electronic musician and producer Mark Pritchard and The Smile and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke share a new collaborative single, “Back In The Game.” … Read more
Guided By Voices: Universe Room [Album Review]
Guided By VoicesUniverse RoomGBV Inc. [2025] “A labyrinthine album from the Dayton, Ohio institution that reveals new melodic charms with each additional listen” Album Overview: … Read more
PUP – “Hallways” [Video]
Toronto punk heroes PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— will release their highly anticipated forthcoming album Who Will Look … Read more
FACS: Wish Defense [Album Review]
FACSWish DefenseTrouble In Mind Records [2025] “Seven tracks of angular intensity, haunting repetition, and post-punk precision—FACS craft one of their most gripping records yet.” Album … Read more
Nervous Verbs – “Vicious Riffs” [Video]
Artist, Producer, Musician Mike Montgomery (R.RING / Ampline / Candyland Recording Studio) announces debut ‘solo’ album Pony Coughing with new project, Nervous Verbs on stalwart record label Don Giovanni. The first two … Read more
Charm School: Debt Forever [Album Review]
Charm SchoolDebt ForeverSurprise Mind [2025] “Charm School’s debut is a rebellious, schizophrenic collage that refuses to play by the rules—and that’s exactly why it works.” … Read more