Mdou Moctar – “Taliat” [Video]
We already told you about the fantastic new Headphone Approved album from Mdou Moctar titled Afrique Victime. If you missed it make sure you circle … Read more
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – “Scooby Snacks” [Video Classics]
From their 1996 debut album Come Find Yourself, Fun Lovin’ Criminals put together one of the best caper videos to date! The track is still … Read more
Lambchop: Showtunes [Album Review]
Lambchop ShowtunesMerge Records [2021] Lambchop is a loosely defined collaborative focused by the artistic vision and voice of Kurt Wagner, who has defined this latest … Read more
Babe Rainbow – “Ready For Tomorrow” [Video]
Australian folk psych band The Babe Rainbow, released their fourth album Changing Colours, via Eureka Music/AWAL/Flightless Records on May 14th. Here is the video for … Read more
Elliott Smith – “Coming Up Roses” [Video Classics]
One of my first introductions to Elliott Smith. “Coming Up Roses” is from his self-titled record that was released in 1994 via Kill Rock Stars.
Spider Virus – “Werewolf Ears” [Video Classics]
“Sit still, sit still or I’ll cut ya!” is the key line to this single from Spider Virus’ debut album Electric Erection in 1997 on … Read more
The Figgs – “Favorite Shirt” [Video Classics]
This is the first single off The Figgs debut album, Lo-Fi at Society High, that was released in 1994.
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STÖNERJoshua Tree, CA Desert rock and stoner rock have long since been a part of my musical tastes. From the moment I heard Queens of … Read more
The Murlocs – “Bittersweet Demons” [Video]
Australian rock band The Murlocs have unveiled the title track from their upcoming new album Bittersweet Demons. The track catalyzed the album’s entire concept, with … Read more
Son Volt – “Drown” [Video Classics]
After Uncle Tupelo disbanded in 1994, Son Volt released their fantastic debut, Trace, driven by “Drown” in 1995.
James: All The Colours Of You [Album Review]
James All The Colours Of YouVirgin Music [2021] In 1993 when Manchester, England band James had a break-out single with “Laid,” no doubt as much … Read more
Eugene McDaniels: Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse (Hellfire Red Wax | 300 Copies)
“It was a black man in open, conscious resistance of the power that was trying to keep him enslaved—that was me…At last I had a … Read more
Modest Mouse – “We Are Between” [Video]
Modest Mouse has shared the official video for “We Are Between,” the first single off their forthcoming new album The Golden Casket which is out … Read more
Reigning Sound: A Little More Time With Reigning Sound [Album Review]
Reigning Sound A Little More Time With Reigning SoundMerge Records [2021] Reigning Sound’s singer/songwriter Greg Cartwright has returned to Memphis to record a collection of … Read more
Media Jeweler – Helicopter [Video]
Founded in Orange County before rising to greater prominence in Los Angeles, Media Jeweler are a band who have long pushed to the outer edges … Read more
Wax – “California” [Video Classic]
Spike Jonze’s classic music video for San Jose rockers “Wax”. One of the most creative videos from his early career. The song rocks too!
Mdou Moctar: Afrique Victime [Album Review]
Mdou MoctarAfrique VictimeMatador Records [2021] If I was asked to name a stand out guitarist on the indie scene today I would absolutely and confidently … Read more
Islands – “Carpenter” [Video]
Islands’ new LP Islomania is set to release on June 11th on Royal Mountain Records. “Carpenter” is the final preview of the LP. “Carpenter” is … Read more
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Mannequin PussyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia indie punk band Mannequin Pussy just released their new EP Perfect on May 21 via Epitaph Records. The EP is the … Read more
black midi: Cavalcade [Album Review]
black midiCavalcadeRough Trade Records [2021] When taking a look at UK’s black midi, they earn the admiration of music fans. How do they do this? … Read more
The Routes – “Ain’t It Black (featuring The Meyer Dancers)” [Video]
Where the activities of many bands seemed to have dwindled over the last year due to COVID, Scotsman in Japan Chris Jack and his outfit … Read more
Jackson Reid Briggs & The Heaters: Waiting In A Corner [Album Review]
Jackson Reid Briggs & The HeatersWaiting In A CornerLegless/Drunken Sailor Records [2021] If you took Melbourne’s Jackson Reid Briggs & The Heaters temperature from the … Read more
John Hiatt With The Jerry Douglas Band: Leftover Feelings [Album Review]
John Hiatt With The Jerry Douglas Band Leftover FeelingsNew West Records [2021] It’s hard with a songwriter like John Hiatt, who seems to wear his … Read more
Fire Track: Modest Mouse – “Leave A Light On”
Modest Mouse announced their return earlier this month and now they have shared a new single off their forthcoming album, The Golden Casket, out 6/25 … Read more