Wombo: Danger In Fives [Album Review]
WomboDanger In FivesFire Talk Records [2025] “Subdued, sly, and sonically rich—Danger in Fives proves Wombo don’t need volume to leave an impression.” Album Overview: Formed … Read more
The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers [Album Review]
The Black KeysNo Rain, No FlowersEasy Eye Sound/Warner Records [2025] “The Black Keys take the scenic route—smooth, steady, and just gritty enough to keep you … Read more
Los Ex-Tridentes: Los Ex-Tridentes [Album Review]
Los Ex-TridentesLos Ex-TridentesVermelho Discos/Reverb Brasil/Otitis Media Records [2025] “Los Ex-Tridentes drop a surf debut that’s lean, punchy, and proudly born on Brazilian shores.” Album Overview: … Read more
Chris Staples: Don’t Worry [Album Review]
Chris StaplesDon’t WorryHot Tub Recordings [2025] “Don’t Worry delivers ten new gems from the criminally underrated singer-songwriter.” Album Overview: Chris Staples has been making music … Read more
Osees: Abomination Revealed At Last [Album Review]
OseesAbomination Revealed At LastDeathgod Records [2025] “Osees weaponize sound against greed, war, and decay.” Album Overview: Osees, the ever-mutating project led by John Dwyer, has … Read more
Michael Beach: Big Black Plume [Album Review]
Michael BeachBig Black PlumePoison City/Goner Records [2025] “With Big Black Plume, Beach dives deep into a vast, experimental soundscape that demands attention—and multiple listens.” Album … Read more
The Queen & I: At Peace [Album Review]
The Queen & IAt PeaceSelf-Released [2025] “Bittersweet hooks and soaring guitars make At Peace a record that sticks with you.” Album Overview: Oakland’s The Queen … Read more
Far Caspian: Autofiction [Album Review]
Far CaspianAutofictionTiny Library Records [2025] “Far Caspian strips back the layers on Autofiction, delivering moments of warmth and reflection.” Album Overview: Far Caspian is the … Read more
The Unknowns: Looking From The Outside [Album Review]
The UnknownsLooking From The OutsideDrunken Sailor/ Bargain Bin Records [2025] “Brisbane’s finest prove punk’s heartbeat is loud, fast, and very much alive in 2025.” Album Overview: … Read more
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band: New Threats From The Soul [Album Review]
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse BandNew Threats From The SoulSophomore Lounge / Tough Love Records [2025] “New Threats from the Soul cements Davis as one … Read more
Oog Bogo: Cowgirls [Album Review]
Oog BogoCowgirlsIn The Red Records [2025] “A warped rock thrill ride that dodges easy labels and rewards repeat listens.” Album Overview: Oog Bogo, the ever-evolving brainchild … Read more
Ben Nichols: In The Heart Of The Mountain [Album Review]
Ben NicholsIn The Heart Of The MountainLiberty & Lament [2025] “Nichols captures stillness like a photograph—every note a memory, every lyric a weathered footprint.” Album … Read more
Heatmiser: Mic City Sons (30th Anniversary Edition) [Classic Album Revisit]
HeatmiserMic City Sons (30th Anniversary Edition)Third Man Records [2025] Released: 1996/Reissue: July 25, 2025Producer: Rob Schnapf; Tom Rothrock; BandLength: 39 minutes / Reissue – 1:15:00 … Read more
Alex G: Headlights [Album Review]
Alex GHeadlightsRCA Records [2025] “Alex G shines brighter than ever on a major-label debut that stays weird, tender, and unmistakably his.” Album Overview: Alex Giannascoli—better … Read more
Leroi Conroy: A Tiger’s Tale [Album Review]
Leroi ConroyA Tiger’s TaleColemine Records [2025] “Leroi Conroy’s debut album shows he can hang with the big cats.” Album Overview: Colemine Records has been at … Read more
Tropical Fu*k Storm: Fairyland Codex [Album Review]
Tropical Fuck StormFairyland CodexFire Records [2025] “TFS return with venom, vision, and enough noise to shake the complacent awake—Fairyland Codex is a freak-punk triumph.” Album … Read more
Aunt Katrina: This Heat Is Slowly Killing Me [Album Review]
Aunt KatrinaThis Heat Is Slowly Killing MeSelf-Released [2025] “Equal parts bedroom confessional and sonic freakout—This Heat Is Slowly Killing Me is a wild, wired indie ride.” … Read more
Allo Darlin’: Bright Nights [Album Review]
Allo Darlin’Bright NightsFika/Slumberland Records [2025] “Allo Darlin’ reunites with warmth and wisdom, crafting songs that linger like familiar postcards.” Album Overview: Allo Darlin’ began in … Read more
Autocamper: What Do You Do All Day? [Album Review]
AutocamperWhat Do You Do All Day?Safe Surburban Home/Slumberland Records [2025] “A quietly addictive debut full of jangle, charm, and emotional clarity.” Album Overview: Hailing from Manchester, … Read more
Jonathan Richman: Only Frozen Sky Anyway [Album Review]
Jonathan RichmanOnly Frozen Sky AnywayBlue Arrow Records [2025] “Jonathan Richman keeps his creative streak alive, letting charm and spontaneity lead the way.” Album Overview: Jonathan Richman … Read more
Rip Van Winkle: Blasphemy [Album Review]
Rip Van WinkleBlasphemySplendid Research Records [2025] “Rip Van Winkle delivers a surreal stage play in album form—and it sticks the landing.” Album Overview: Blasphemy is the … Read more
Wet Leg: moisturizer [Album Review]
Wet LegmoisturizerDomino [2025] “Wet Leg double down on their instincts—and the payoff is loud, messy, and magnetic.” Album Overview: Wet Leg began as a cheeky … Read more
Frankie Cosmos: Different Talking [Album Review]
Frankie CosmosDifferent Talking Sub Pop Records [2025] “Short songs, big feelings—Frankie Cosmos sharpen their sound without losing the softness.” Album Overview: Different Talking is the sixth … Read more
First Day Back: Forward [Album Review]
First Day BackForwardSelf-Released [2025] “A living room recording with arena sized heart, Forward announces First Day Back as emo’s next great hope.” Album Overview: First … Read more
The Reds, Pinks & Purples: The Past Is A Garden I Never Fed [Album Review]
The Reds, Pinks & PurplesThe Past Is A Garden I Never FedFire Records [2025] “Jangly, bruised, and beautifully complete—The Past Is a Garden I Never … Read more