Ben Seretan: Allora [Album Review]
Ben SeretanAlloraTiny Engines [2024] Album Overview: Ben Seretan is a multifaceted musician known for his diverse and prolific output. His career has taken him across … Read more
Oneida: Expensive Air [Album Review]
OneidaExpensive AirJoyful Noise Recordings [2024] Album Overview: Oneida is a versatile band that navigates between the punk, psych, and rock scenes in NYC and the … Read more
Smug Brothers: Another Bar Behind The Night (EP) [Album Review]
Smug BrothersAnother Bar Behind The Night (EP)Anyway/Just Because Records [2024] Album Overview: Smug Brothers, hailing from Ohio, have consistently delivered indie-rock music characterized by catchy … Read more
ORB: Tailem Bend [Album Review]
ORBTailem BendFuzz Club Records [2024] Album Overview: Tailem Bend is ORB’s fourth studio album, arriving six years after their last release, The Space Between. The … Read more
Ian St. George: Emergency Index [Album Review]
Ian St. GeorgeEmergency IndexDead Bell Records [2024] Album Overview: Ian St. George has made a name for himself on the Northampton, MA music scene but … Read more
The Drin: Elude The Torch [Album Review]
The DrinElude The TorchFeel It Records [2024] Album Overview: The Drin, hailing from Cincinnati, have been steadily releasing one album per year since 2021. Originally … Read more
Babe Report: Did You Get Better [Album Review]
Babe ReportDid You Get BetterExploding In Sound Records [2024] Album Overview: Babe Report, originally a lockdown-inspired duo, has expanded into a four-piece band featuring Ben … Read more
Redd Kross: Redd Kross [Album Review]
Redd KrossRedd KrossIn The Red Records [2024] Album Overview: Redd Kross was formed in 1979 by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald in Hawthorne, Los Angeles. … Read more
Honey Radar: Ribbon Factory [Album Review]
Honey RadarRibbon FactorySelf-Released [2024] Album Overview: Honey Radar, an enigmatic indie rock band helmed by Jason Henn, has been crafting lo-fi gems since the early … Read more
Hermanos Gutiérrez: Sonido Cósmico [Album Review]
Hermanos GutiérrezSonido CósmicoEasy Eye Sound [2024] Album Overview: Hermanos Gutiérrez is an Ecuadorian-Swiss sibling duo consisting of brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez. They have gained … Read more
REZN: Burden [Album Review]
REZNBurdenSargent House [2024] Album Overview: REZN, a band from Chicago, comprises Rob McWilliams (vocals, guitar), Phil Cangelosi (bass), Patrick Dunn (drums), and Spencer Ouellette (synth/saxophone). … Read more
Swiftumz: Simply The Best [Album Review]
SwiftumzSimply The BestEmpty Cellar Records [2024] Album Overview: Christopher McVicker, under the alias Swiftumz, has been an influential figure in San Francisco’s music scene for … Read more
The Decemberists: As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again [Album Review]
The DecemberistsAs It Ever Was, So It Will Be AgainThirty Tigers/YABB Records [2024] Album Overview: At this point, The Decemberists have a nice music history. … Read more
Exit Angles: Iterate [Album Review]
Exit AnglesIterateSelf-Released [2024] Album Overview: Exit Angles, led by Jay Demko, formed in the early 2020s. Demko, previously known for his role in the influential … Read more
Habibi: Dreamachine [Album Review]
HabibiDreamachineKill Rock Stars [2024] Album Overview: Habibi, co-founded by Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch in Brooklyn in 2011, quickly gained attention with their distinctive fusion … Read more
IDAHO: Lapse [Album Review]
IDAHOLapseArts & Crafts [2024] Album Overview: IDAHO, formed in the early 1990s, has maintained a dedicated following for over four decades. Jeff Martin, the band’s … Read more
Neutrals: New Town Dream [Album Review]
NeutralsNew Town DreamStatic Shock/Slumberland Records [2024] Album Overview: Neutrals are a Bay Area trio known for their sharp, observational songwriting and evocative soundscapes. The band’s … Read more
Motorists: Touched By The Stuff [Album Review]
MotoristsTouched By The StuffWe Are Time/Bobo Integral [2024] Album Overview: Motorists is a Toronto-based trio featuring guitarist Craig Fahner, bassist Matt Learoyd, and powerhouse drummer … Read more
La Luz: News Of The Universe [Album Review]
La LuzNews Of The UniverseSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: La Luz, formed in 2012 by guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland, is a California-based indie … Read more
Zig Zags: Strange Masters [Album Review]
Zig ZagsStrange MastersRidingEasy Records [2024] Album Overview: Zig Zags, a staple in the Los Angeles music scene, have built a strong reputation since their inception. … Read more
Bermuda Squares: Outsider [Album Review]
Bermuda SquaresOutsiderFeel It Records [2024] Album Overview: Bermuda Squares is a modern indie punk band from Minneapolis, led by Tony Milek. The lineup features members … Read more
GOBYLNS: Hunki Bobo [Album Review]
GOBYLNSHunki BoboCrazysane Records [2024] Album Overview: Originating from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, GOBLYNS was initially a distant dream for its members until they … Read more
Dehd: Poetry [Album Review]
DehdPoetryFat Possum Records [2024] Album Overview: Dehd, consisting of Jason Balla, Emily Kempf, and Eric McGrady, have built their career on adventurous spirit, from their … Read more
The Lemon Twigs: A Dream Is All We Know [Album Review]
The Lemon TwigsA Dream Is All We KnowCaptured Tracks [2024] Album Overview: The Lemon Twigs, led by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, have garnered plenty … Read more
Karate Boogaloo: Hold Your Horses [Album Review]
Karate BoogalooHold Your HorsesCollege Of Knowledge/Colemine Records [2024] Album Overview: Karate Boogaloo hails from Melbourne, Australia and has been a staple of the underground music … Read more