Amyl And The Sniffers: Cartoon Darkness [Album Review]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LousePassions Like TarFeel It Records [2024] “Dark, driving, and daring—Passions Like Tar cements Louse as post-punk’s next bold voice.” Album Overview: Formed in Cincinnati in … Read more
Surf TrashThe Only Place I KnowImpressed Recordings [2024] “Surf Trash delivers a dynamic debut with The Only Place I Know, blending raw energy, introspective depth, … Read more
Alien NosejobTurns The Colour Of Bad ShitAnti Fade/Drunken Sailor/Total Punk Records [2024] Album Overview: Alien Nosejob, the solo project of Jake Robertson, has steadily released … Read more
Jon SpencerSick Of Being Sick!Bronze Rat Records [2024] Album Overview: Jon Spencer has been a prominent figure in the independent music scene since the mid-1980s. … Read more
Kal MarksWasteland BabyExploding In Sound Records [2024] Album Overview: Kal Marks is known for exploring raw and challenging themes through music. Over time, the band … Read more
Pale JayLow End Love SongsColemine/Karma Chief Records [2024] Album Overview: Pale Jay joined the Colemine/Karma Chief stable last year with his debut LP, Bewilderment. That … Read more
Nada SurfMoon MirrorNew West Records [2024] Album Overview: Nada Surf was formed in New York City in 1992 by Matthew Caws, Daniel Lorca, and Ira … Read more
Spirit Of The BeehiveYou’ll Have To Lose SomethingSaddle Creek Records [2024] Album Overview: Philadelphia’s Spirit of the Beehive have steadily grown their reputation over the … Read more
Chime SchoolThe Boy Who Ran the Paisley HotelSlumberland Records [2024] Album Overview: Chime School is the solo project of Andy Pastalaniec, a San Francisco-based musician … Read more
Ex PilotsMotel CableSmoking Room [2024] Album Overview: Ex Pilots began as Ethan Oliva’s solo project in 2015 with the release of Findlay, a compilation of … Read more