2nd Grade: Scheduled Explosions [Album Review]
2nd GradeScheduled ExplosionsDouble Double Whammy [2024] “Lo-fi gems and rapid-fire hooks—Scheduled Explosions is as unpredictable as it is addictive.” Album Overview: 2nd Grade is the … Read more
2nd GradeScheduled ExplosionsDouble Double Whammy [2024] “Lo-fi gems and rapid-fire hooks—Scheduled Explosions is as unpredictable as it is addictive.” Album Overview: 2nd Grade is the … Read more
Amyl And The SniffersCartoon DarknessB2B Records / Virgin Music Group [2024] “A fearless dive into chaos—Cartoon Darkness is punk fury with unexpected heart.” Album Overview: … Read more
Shower Curtainwords from a wishing wellAngel Tapes/Fire Talk Records [2024] “Shower Curtain’s words from a wishing well is a raw, dreamy debut that swells with … Read more
KarateMake It FitNumero Group [2024] “Karate returns from a 20-year hiatus with an album that expands on their signature sound.” Album Overview: Karate dissolved after … Read more
Porridge RadioClouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For MeSecretly Canadian [2024] “An emotional whirlwind from Porridge Radio that balances heartache, poetry, and … Read more
JapandroidsFate & AlcoholANTI- [2024] “Japandroids bow out on their own terms—rocking, reflective, and unforgettable.” Album Overview: Japandroids formed in 2006 when David Prowse and Brian … Read more
CLASSA Healthy AlternativeFeel It Records [2024] “CLASS blends punk attitude with power-pop finesse, delivering a record that’s sharp, raw, and impossible to resist.” Album Overview: … Read more
Kelly FinniganA Lover Was BornColemine Records [2024] “Kelly Finnigan delivers pure soul with passion, heart, and unmistakable groove on A Lover Was Born.” Album Overview: … Read more
DOOM GONGDOOM GONGRomanus Records [2023/2024] “Immersive, adventurous, and unforgettable—DOOM GONG’s first record flows seamlessly between chaos and control.” Album Overview: Formed in Louisville, KY, in … Read more
GOATGOATRocket Recordings [2024] “Psychedelic grooves meet spiritual transcendence—GOAT is both a return to form and a leap into new territory.” Album Overview: GOAT, an enigmatic … Read more
The Linda LindasNo ObligationEpitaph Records [2024] “Raw, defiant, and wise beyond their years—No Obligation is The Linda Lindas’ punk declaration.” Album Overview: The Linda Lindas … Read more
Blue ZeroColder Shade BlueLower Grand Tapes [2024] “Dive into Colder Shade Blue—a mesmerizing blend of shoegaze and post-punk that resonates long after the final note.” … Read more
Wild PinkDulling The HornsFire Talk Records [2024] “John Ross redefines Wild Pink with Dulling The Horns, an album as rugged as it is emotionally profound.” … Read more
Maxïmo ParkStream Of LifeLower Third [2024] “Maxïmo Park’s Stream of Life balances introspection with anthemic UK energy—timeless yet fresh.” Album Overview: Maxïmo Park, formed in … Read more
UlnaGazeboShuga Records [2024] “Ulna’s Gazebo is a hauntingly vivid reflection on youth and memory, layered with delicate yet powerful acoustic arrangements.” Album Overview: Ulna is … Read more
Trace MountainsInto The Burning BlueLame-O Records [2024] “A timeless fusion of heartland rock and 80s nostalgia, Into The Burning Blue from Trace Mountains hits all … Read more
Geordie GreepThe New SoundRough Trade Records [2024] “A kaleidoscopic journey of genre-bending chaos and melodic cohesion—Greep’s The New Sound is as unpredictable as it is … Read more
The Hard QuartetThe Hard QuartetMatador Records [2024] “Listening to The Hard Quartet is like sitting in on an intimate conversation between friends who really know … Read more
The SmileCutoutsXL Recordings [2024] “Expansive, intricate, and atmospheric—Cutouts showcases The Smile’s ever-growing creative reach.” Album Overview: Cutouts, the third album from The Smile, arrives suddenly, … Read more
Merce LemonWatch Me Drive Them Dogs WildDarling Recordings [2024] “Experience the raw power of Merce Lemon in Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild—an intimate exploration … Read more
DusterIn DreamsNumero Group [2024] “A dreamlike journey through space-rock atmospheres, In Dreams sees Duster refining their hypnotic sound with introspective depth and cosmic layers.” Album … Read more
Galaxie 500Uncollected Noise New York ’88-’90Silver Current Records [2024] “Unearthed gems that reveal Galaxie 500’s raw, unfiltered brilliance and expand their enduring legacy.” Album Overview: … Read more
Being DeadEELSBayonet Records [2024] “A fearless and eclectic trip, EELS defies expectations at every turn.” Album Overview: Being Dead, formed by Falcon Bitch and Smoofy, … Read more
The Black PacificHere Comes Our WaveDine Alone Records [2024] “A powerful wave of punk energy and poignant reflection—Here Comes Our Wave surges with urgency and … Read more
John DavisJINXLost In Ohio [2024] “John Davis’ JINX strikes a perfect balance between raw emotion and razor-sharp rock, delivering a stripped-down sound with undeniable heart.” … Read more