Whitney: SPARK [Album Review]
WhitneySPARKSecretly Canadian [2022] SPARK represents Whitney’s third album of originals and fourth LP overall with 2020’s cover record Candid. The Chicago duo of Julien Ehrlich … Read more
Disq – “The Hardest Part” [Video]
Wisconsin-based band Disq – comprised of lifelong friends guitarist Isaac deBroux-Slone and bassist Raina Bock, guitarists Logan Severson and Shannon Conor, and drummer Stu Manley … Read more
Rhett Miller: The Misfit [Album Review]
Rhett MillerThe MisfitATO Records [2022] When Rhett Miller recorded his solo debut in 1989 with his friend and producer Murry Hammond, the two had not … Read more
The Beths: Expert In A Dying Field [Album Review]
The BethsExpert In A Dying FieldCarpark Records [2022] With the release of their third studio outing, Auckland, New Zealand, power-pop/indie rock quartet The Beths are … Read more
The Black Angels: Wilderness Of Mirrors [Album Review]
The Black AngelsWilderness Of MirrorsPartisan Records [2022] The psychedelic sounds of The Black Angels have been darkening our ears ever since their excellent first album … Read more
Nick Kizirnis – “Way To Me” [Video]
For almost 20 years, Dayton, Ohio-based guitarist/songwriter Nick Kizirnis has explored songs and styles ranging from Americana to pop, and from rock’n’roll to surf and … Read more
Boon: Bad Machine [Album Review]
BoonBad MachineWindow Sill Records [2022] Bad Machine, the fourth album from Philadelphia experimental rock and pop band Boon, is the second release from the now … Read more
Gus Englehorn – “Sunset Strip” [Video]
After the release of his Headphone Approved record Dungeon Master this past Spring, Gus Englehorn is embarking on the second leg of his tour in … Read more
Built To Spill: When The Wind Forgets Your Name [Album Review]
Built To SpillWhen The Wind Forgets Your NameSub Pop Records [2022] Since its inception in 1992, Built To Spill and founder Doug Martsch can undoubtedly … Read more
The Black Angels – “Empires Falling” [Video]
Friday, September 16, Austin’s The Black Angels will release their brand new album Wilderness of Mirrors via Partisan Records. Today, they share the electrifying final … Read more
The Afghan Whigs: How Do You Burn? [Album Review]
The Afghan WhigsHow Do You Burn?Royal Cream/BMG [2022] Greg Dulli has led The Afghan Whigs, which originally formed in Cincinnati, through two distinct yet memorable … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: The Beautiful Distortion – “CMT”
Today’s Fire Track premiere is from Pennsylvania’s The Beautiful Distortion. The band has many sides to its sound but on “CMT” you will hear a … Read more
Interpol | Spoon: Lights, Camera, Factions Tour 2022 [Concert Review]
Interpol | Spoon w/ Seratones; Lights, Camera, Factions Tour: KEMBA Live!; Columbus, OH; Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Tuesday evening’s outdoor concert was not only a great … Read more
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Ice V”
Australia’s prolific atom-splitting polymaths King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard exceed even the most hyperbolic projections and announce the upcoming release of THREE new albums, … Read more
GA-20: Crackdown [Album Review]
GA-20CrackdownColemine/Karma Chief Records [2022] Crackdown is the third LP from blues, roots-rock, and country revival trio GA-20. The album expands on their previous sound and … Read more
The Afghan Whigs – “A Line Of Shots” [Video]
The Afghan Whigs new album How Do You Burn? finally arrives in stores and online this Friday September 9th via Royal Cream/BMG. In anticipation of … Read more
Ezra Furman: All Of Us Flames [Album Review]
Ezra FurmanAll Of Us FlamesANTI- [2022] Singer/songwriter Ezra Furman draws the title of her 7th album from the song “Book of Our Names,” a declaration … Read more
OFF! – “Kill To Be Heard” [Video]
OFF!, the quartet of Keith Morris (Circle Jerks), Dimitri Coats, Justin Brown (Thundercat) and Autry Fulbright II (…And You Will Know Us by the Trail … Read more
The Berries: High Flying Man [Album Review]
The BerriesHigh Flying ManRun For Cover Records [2022] High Flying Man is the third LP by Matt Berry’s pseudo-eponymous project The Berries. The album shows … Read more
The EP Booth: Mdou Moctar | Tropical F*ck Storm | Whippets | Zack Rosen
Welcome to The EP Booth! What is an EP? “An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains … Read more
Gordi: Inhuman (EP) [Album Review]
GordiInhuman (EP)Jagjaguwar [2022] Gordi is the stage name adopted by Sophie Payten, an Australian artist once described as “folktronica,” for her unique mix of simple … Read more
Tall Dwarfs: Unravelled 1981-2002 (Box Set) [Album Review]
Tall DwarfsUnravelled: 1981 – 2002 (Box Set)Merge Records [2022] Curiously, I’ve come across a number of American bands who might have 3 albums in their … Read more
Young Jesus – “Rose Eater” [Video]
Last month, Young Jesus announced their latest LP, Shepherd Head (out September 16th on Saddle Creek). The album was announced with the single “Ocean”, which … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Secret Machines – “Underneath The Concrete”
The return of the Secret Machines is the Fire Track premiere you will hear below. A fully revamped record, a new tracklisting, and freshly remastered … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Lily Donat – “Build It”
Lily Donat is a Los Angeles native, long-time songwriter and actress. At age 11, Lily learned to play acoustic guitar and began composing songs instantly. … Read more