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Loch Lomond – ‘Pens From Spain’ Review PLUS Album Stream
Urged along by a snappy beat, yet still fueled by the misty washes of sonic splendor that we will...
LISTEN NOW: JPNSGRLS ‘Divorce’
Divorce by JPNSGRLS JPNSGRLS - Divorce Vancouver, BC (Light Organ Records) Divorce is the...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: The Fireworks – “Switch Me On”
VINYL OF THE MONTH The Fireworks Switch Me On Brighton & London, UK (Shelflife Records) “Wall-o-Noisepop masterpiece…” Switch Me On by The Fireworks Cut to snow-white vinyl, The Fireworks’ debut LP,...
MUST LISTEN: the one and only PPL MVR
the one and only PPL MVR EP Hometown: Unknown (Elektra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJzLKQzFFvQ The one and only PPL MVR delivers a sound as untamed as the “original species” themselves—and...
LISTEN NOW: Pile – “You’re Better Than This” PLUS Review
Pile You’re Better Than This Boston, MA (Exploding in Sound Records) You're Better Than This by pile The Boston head-smasher four piece has proven to be a formidable leader in the world of noise...
LISTEN NOW: The Hiders – “Totem”
The Hiders Totem Cincinnati, OH (Self-released) Totem by The Hiders After a decade playing together, The Hiders have long figured out their strengths: splendid harmonies; slow-building,...
WATCH: Will Butler Live on Letterman PLUS Our Review of “Policy”
Will Butler Policy Montreal, QC (Merge Records) Capturing a blend of gritty art-pop, sadcore sensibilities and indie joy, this breakout LP is a bombastic, yet heartfelt bound towards making a name...
REVIEW: Sleater-Kinney “No Cities To Love” PLUS Full Album Stream
Sleater-Kinney No Cities To Love Olympia, WA (Sub Pop) Sleater Kinney originally formed in Olympia, WA in 1994 and quickly began turning heads in the “riot grrl” scene, a feminist hardcore punk...
REVIEW: Father John Misty – “I Love You, Honeybear” PLUS Full Album Stream
Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) I Love You, Honeybear is Joshua Tillman’s second effort under the moniker Father John Misty. Written by Tillman and produced by Jonathan...
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VINYL OF THE MONTH: Crayon – “Brick Factory” [Re-Issue]
VINYL OF THE MONTH Crayon Brick Factory (re-issue) Bellingham, WA (HHBTM Records) “Lost ’90s Gem Finally Gets Its Due…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-LEmCg9LM Crayon existed as a whisper, a...
MUST LISTEN: The Grownup Noise – “The Problem With Living in the Moment”
The Problem With Living In The Moment by The Grownup Noise The Grownup Noise The Problem With Living in the Moment Boston, MA (Self-released) “An album of acoustic altruism…” With the comfort of an...
MUST LISTEN: The Dough Rollers – “Gone Baby Gone”
The Dough Rollers Gone Baby Gone EP New York, NY (Third Man Records) "Hard-rocking blues with southern-fried CCR licks and swaggering vocals…" One of the finest anticipatory debut EPs released. NYC...