SPRINTS: All That Is Over [Album Review]
SPRINTSAll That Is OverCity Slang/Sub Pop Records [2025] “A gripping second act that trades raw urgency for mood and muscle without losing the fire.” Album … Read more
Fire Track: The Cords – “When You Said Goodbye”
The Cords—sisters Eva and Grace—are putting their own spark on the timeless indiepop blueprint. Their brand-new single, “When You Said Goodbye,” is a slow-burning heartbreaker … Read more
Sloan: Based On The Best Seller [Album Review]
SloanBased On The Best SellerYep Roc Records [2025] “Four decades in, Sloan deliver hooks and harmonies that outshine bands half their age.” Album Overview: Sloan … Read more
DOOM GONG – “Annihilator” [Video]
The Gong Strikes Again—MEGAGONG Is a Wild, Seven-Headed Rock Beast DOOM GONG have unleashed MEGAGONG, their third and most audacious record yet. Dropping digitally on … Read more
pôt-pot: Warsaw 480km [Album Review]
pôt-potWarsaw 480kmfelte [2025] “A debut that marries krautrock momentum with smoky psych textures and quiet, emotional fire.” Album Overview: pôt-pot is an Irish group now … Read more
Fire Tracks: Tony Molina – “FC ’23” / “Faded Holiday” / “Violets Of Dawn”
Hooky Folk-Pop, Straight from the Source: Tony Molina’s On This Day Lands Nov. 14 On This Day by Tony Molina Tony Molina’s back at it—this … Read more
Los Straitjackets: Somos Los Straitjackets [Album Review]
Los StraitjacketsSomos Los StraitjacketsYep Roc Records [2025] “Four masked veterans proving that pure instrumental fire can still surprise and thrill.” Album Overview: Emerging in the … Read more
Golden Apples: Shooting Star [Album Review]
Golden ApplesShooting StarLame-O Records [2025] “Golden Apples turn collaboration into a kaleidoscope of jangly hooks and lo-fi sparkle on Shooting Star.” Album Overview: Golden Apples … Read more
Joanne Robertson: Blurrr [Album Review]
Joanne RobertsonBlurrrAD 93 [2025] “Blurrr turns space and silence into a spell you’ll want to live inside.” Album Overview: Joanne Robertson is a British musician … Read more
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water – “rl stine” [Video]
They Are Gutting a Body of Water are back with a head-spinning new single, “rl stine,” from their upcoming album LOTTO, dropping October 17 via … Read more
Kendra Morris: Next [Album Review]
Kendra MorrisNextColemine/Karma Chief Records [2025] “Lean, vibrant, and irresistibly catchy—Next proves Morris is writing a chapter of modern soul on her own terms.” Album Overview: … Read more
Snooper – “Pom Pom” [Video]
Go Team Snooper! “Pom Pom” Brings the Future of Punk to the Sidelines Snooper are back with a new sugar-rush single and video, “Pom Pom,” … Read more
Wednesday: Bleeds [Album Review]
WednesdayBleedsDead Oceans [2025] “From pedal-steel twang to punk-pit chaos, Bleeds hits like a live-wire indie classic.” Album Overview: Formed in Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday grew … Read more
Video Premiere: Palm Ghosts – “Paul’s Last Epistle”
New Palm Ghosts Video Turns Post-Punk Frustration into Fire Palm Ghosts just rolled out the brand-new video for “Paul’s Last Epistle,” and it’s a slow-burning … Read more
Various Artists: I Will Swim To You – A Tribute To Jason Molina [Album Review]
Various ArtistsI Will Swim To You: A Tribute To Jason MolinaRun For Cover Records [2025] “Today’s indie voices turn Molina’s timeless songs into a tribute … Read more
Kendra Morris – “Back With Me” [Video]
Kendra Morris Spins 60s Soul Into Gold on “Back With Me” Kendra Morris just unleashed her new track “Back With Me,” and it’s pure vintage … Read more
Orcutt Shelley Miller: Orcutt Shelley Miller [Album Review]
Orcutt Shelley MillerOrcutt Shelley MillerSilver Current Records [2025] “Orcutt, Shelley & Miller turn improvisation into pure, high-voltage rock magic.” Album Overview: Bill Orcutt, Steve Shelley, … Read more
Fire Track: Radioactivity – “Time Won’t Bring Me Down”
Ten Years Later, Radioactivity Ignite Again Radioactivity – Time Won't Bring Me Down by Dirtnap Records Jeff Burke and company are back and sounding sharper … Read more
Brian Dunne: Clams Casino [Album Review]
Brian DunneClams CasinoMissing Piece Records [2025] “A DIY Brooklyn gem—wry, warm, and impossible not to sing along to.” Album Overview: Brian Dunne has built his … Read more
Glyders – “Stone Shadow” [Video]
“Glyders Hit the Gas with “Stone Shadow” and Gear Up for Forever“ Chicago’s own Glyders are back with a jolt of vintage rock swagger and … Read more
Go Kurosawa: soft shakes [Album Review]
Go Kurosawasoft shakesGuruguru Brain [2025] “A sketchbook of sound that feels loose, playful, and alive—Go Kurosawa at his most instinctive, with every track a new … Read more
AFI – “Holy Visions” [Video]
“AFI haven’t stopped reinventing themselves—and “Holy Visions” proves they’re still finding new ways to haunt and thrill.“ AFI are back with another glimpse into their … Read more
The Berries: The Berries [Album Review]
The BerriesThe BerriesSelf-Released [2025] “A reset that trades flash for focus—Berry at his most human and direct.” Album Overview: The Berries is the brainchild of … Read more
shame: Cutthroat [Album Review]
shameCutthroatDead Oceans [2025] “On Cutthroat, shame sharpen their edge with John Congleton’s sheen, balancing risk, restraint, and reckless fun.” Album Overview: At the Fire Note … Read more
Fire Track: Strange Passage – “Hunter’s Fancy”
Strange Passage stretch the sky wider with “Hunter’s Fancy” Strange Passage just dropped their new single, “Hunter’s Fancy,” and it’s the perfect sneak peek into … Read more