King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Phantom Island [Album Review]
King Gizzard & The Lizard WizardPhantom Islandp(doom) Records [2025] “King Gizz take a symphonic excursion on their 27th LP” Album Overview: Over the course of … Read more
M Ross Perkins: What’s The Matter, M Ross? [Album Review]
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
Various Artists: Brown Acid – The Twentieth Trip [Album Review]
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
Bill Fox: Resonance [Album Review]
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
Black Country, New Road: Forever Howlong [Album Review]
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
Population II: Maintenant Jamais [Album Review]
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
Neal Francis: Return To Zero [Album Review]
Neal FrancisReturn To ZeroATO Records [2025] “Neal Francis’s third LP further refines his funky electro-soul sound.” Album Overview: Neal Francis dropped his impressive debut album … Read more
The Moles: Composition Book [Album Review]
The MolesComposition BookSplendid Research Records [2025] “The Moles return with an off-the-cuff psych-pop excursion that rewards repeated listens.” Album Overview: The longest-running of Richard Davies’ … Read more
Guided By Voices: Universe Room [Album Review]
Guided By VoicesUniverse RoomGBV Inc. [2025] “A labyrinthine album from the Dayton, Ohio institution that reveals new melodic charms with each additional listen” Album Overview: … Read more
Squid: Cowards [Album Review]
SquidCowardsWarp Records [2025] “Harpsichords, horns, and hypnotic grooves—Cowards finds Squid as adventurous and compelling as ever.” Album Overview: Squid emerged from the same scene as … Read more
High Rise: Disturbance Trip [Album Review]
High RiseDisturbance TripLa Musica Records/Black Editions [2024] “This fuzzed-out live set from 1992 documents High Rise at their noise-soaked best.” Album Overview: Even though they … Read more
Andrew Gabbard: Ramble & Rave On! [Album Review]
Andrew GabbardRamble & Rave On!Colemine/Karma Chief Records [2024] “Andrew Gabbard’s Ramble & Rave On! seamlessly blends 60s-inspired pop, alt-country twang, and psychedelic rock into a … Read more
Wussy: Cincinnati Ohio [Album Review]
WussyCincinnati OhioShake It Records [2024] “Raw Harmonies and Haunting Storytelling: Cincinnati Ohio Finds Wussy at Their Reflective Best.” Album Overview: 2020 was a hard year … Read more
Karate: Make It Fit [Album Review]
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
Geordie Greep: The New Sound [Album Review]
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
Duster: In Dreams [Album Review]
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
Andrew Bird Trio: Sunday Morning Put-On [Album Review]
Andrew Bird TrioSunday Morning Put-OnLoma Vista Recordings [2024] Album Overview: Andrew Bird’s long solo career has established him as a dependable singer-songwriter who consistently releases … Read more
Pale Jay: Low End Love Songs [Album Review]
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
Spirit Of The Beehive: You’ll Have To Lose Something [Album Review]
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
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Flight b741 [Album Review]
King Gizzard & The Lizard WizardFlight b741p(doom) Records [2024] Album Overview: It only took them 26 tries, but King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard finally … Read more
Parlor Greens: In Green / We Dream [Album Review]
Parlor GreensIn Green / We DreamColemine Records [2024] Album Overview: In Green / We Dream is the debut album by soul-jazz-funk trio Parlor Greens, but … Read more
Aaron Frazer: Into The Blue [Album Review]
Aaron FrazerInto The BlueDead Oceans [2024] Album Overview: Aaron Frazer’s sophomore album, Into the Blue, updates his smooth soul sound and shows the singer and … Read more
David Payne: Last Call At The Yellow Horse Saloon [Album Review]
David PayneLast Call At The Yellow Horse SaloonMagnaphone Records [2024] Album Overview: I’m not the biggest fan of country music, but I like the good … Read more
Fraction: Moon Blood [Classic Album Revisit]
FractionMoon BloodRidingEasy Records [2024] Released: 1971 / Vinyl Reissue: Summer 2024 (streaming since late 2023)Producer: FractionLength: 30:39 / Reissue 44:19 (streaming/CD) There are hundreds, maybe … Read more
BRAINIAC by Justin Vellucci [Book Review]
BRAINIACby Justin VellucciJ-Card Press [2024] Book Review: As a band whose story was cut short by tragedy, Brainiac has acquired a legendary reputation among alternative … Read more