GBMysticalWannabeBee Side Cassettes [2025] “A record that thrives on chaos and curiosity—Wannabe makes unpredictability sound addictive.”” Album Overview: GBMystical is the brainchild of Philly-based artist … Read more
M Ross PerkinsWhat’s The Matter, M Ross?Colemine/Karma Chief Records [2025] “A power pop tour de force that reflects on life in our lonely, awkward world.” … Read more
Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsNaturally (20th Anniversary Edition)Daptone Records [2025] Released: January 25, 2005/Reissue: May 2, 2025Producer: Bosco Mann (Gabe Roth)Length: 40 minutes “This reissue … Read more
Car Seat HeadrestThe ScholarsMatador Records [2025] “A sprawling return to form that proves Car Seat Headrest still thrives on ambition.” Album Overview: Car Seat Headrest … Read more
Various ArtistsBrown Acid – The Twentieth TripRidingEasy Records [2025] “The long-running Brown Acid series reaches its twentieth volume and shows no signs of slowing down!” … Read more
Elvis IIThank You Very MuchUnder The Gun/Legless Records [2025] “Short, loud, and gloriously unhinged—Thank You Very Much is rock’n’roll chaos done right.” Album Overview: Elvis … Read more
Smith And The Honey BadgersKilling TimeFunk Night Records [2025] “A decade in the making, Killing Time delivers groove-rich soul with heart, grit, and vintage swagger.” … Read more
Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet HausLive 4Hausu Mountain Records [2025] “A masterclass in collective tension—HausLive 4 makes the experimental feel alive.” Album Overview: Bill Orcutt first emerged … Read more
Lily SeabirdTrash MountainLame-O Records [2025] “Lily Seabird turns quiet reflection into folk-rock gold on Trash Mountain.” Album Overview: Lily Seabird is a Vermont-based musician who … Read more
MIENMIIENFuzz Club Records [2025] “A slow-burn psych journey that trades hooks for hypnosis—and wins.” Album Overview: MIEN was born out of transcontinental friendships between musicians … Read more
Bill FoxResonanceEleventh Hour Recording Company [2025] “Beloved singer-songwriter Bill Fox returns with his first album since 2012.” Album Overview: It’s always a treat to get … Read more
Tunde AdebimpeThee Black BoltzSub Pop Records [2025] “Fragmented, intimate, and unflinchingly human—Thee Black Boltz is a solo revelation.” Album Overview: Tunde Adebimpe first gained recognition … Read more
Black Country, New RoadForever HowlongNinja Tune [2025] “Black Country, New Road band together to explore new possibilities on their third studio album.” Album Overview: If … Read more
Penza PenzaHang Loose! I Got Dem Ol’ Surfer Bloos…Funk Night Records [2025] “Surf rock gets hijacked, fuzzed out, and reborn in Penza Penza’s wildest ride … Read more
Dead BarsAll Dead Bars Go To HeavenIodine Recordings [2025] “Louder, wiser, and still swinging—Dead Bars deliver a fistful of feeling.” Album Overview: Dead Bars began … Read more
MamalarkyHex KeyEpitaph Records [2025] “A tighter, more focused Mamalarky emerges—with quirks intact and clarity turned up.” Album Overview: Born from a long-standing friendship, Mamalarky is … Read more
GlazyhazeSONICHoodooh [2025] “A shimmering split-screen of mood and melody—SONIC is shoegaze with emotional precision.” Album Overview: Glazyhaze is a four-piece band based in Venice, Italy, … Read more
Babe RainbowSlipper imp and shakaerator p(doom) Records [2025] “Coastal psych with a cosmic twist—low stakes, high charm.” Album Overview: Formed by childhood friends Angus Dowling, Jack … Read more
The OpheliasSpring GroveGet Better Records [2025] “A hauntingly graceful reckoning—Spring Grove is The Ophelias at their most focused and fluid.” Album Overview: Formed in their … Read more
MommaWelcome To My Blue SkyLucky Number Music/Polyvinyl Records [2025] “A graceful step forward—Momma can still riff but trades some distortion for depth on Welcome to … Read more
FloristJellywishDouble Double Whammy [2025] “Florist paints with feeling on Jellywish—an album that listens as much as it speaks.” Album Overview: Florist formed in New York … Read more
Smoking PopesLovely StuffSelf-Released [2025] “Smoking Popes return with wisdom, warmth, and just enough bite.” Album Overview: Formed in the early ’90s in the northwest suburbs … Read more
The Sure Fire Soul EnsembleGeminiColemine Records [2025] “A cinematic funk journey that grooves deep and speaks volumes—Gemini proves The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble can tell … Read more
Population IIMaintenant JamaisBonsound [2025] “The latest album from Montreal’s Population II is their most progressive (and best) yet!” Album Overview: Population II appeared on most … Read more
Throwing MusesMoonlight ConcessionsFire Records [2025] “Intensity without volume—Moonlight Concessions simmers with emotional voltage.” Album Overview: Formed in the early 1980s in Newport, Rhode Island, Throwing … Read more