Koalra – Surprise Lights
Call out all your neighbors, setup listening parties online, dial your speakers up to eleven. Koalra is releasing a new EP! Less than six months after their self-titled debut album, the Chicago quartet is back at it again with Surprise Lights. The noise rock band zooms forward at a blistering pace, carrying with them the […]
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Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple has had an interesting career, the singer-songwriter first came into prominence in the late 90’s with her bold brand of contemporary pop music. In her fifth album Fetch the Bolt Cutters, she leaves all conventions behind — cutting through the chain link fence with gusto. This album is dense, running at almost an […]
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Deeper – Auto-Pain
No other musical genre pairs well with works of dystopian fiction other than punk. Its rebellious nature and ability to tell the truth at its raw form makes it a perfect avenue to shed light on modern issues. Auto-pain, the second album from Chicago’s trio Deeper has managed just that. Inspired by Adous Huxley’s ‘Brave […]
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Melkbelly – Pith
Melkbelly’s second album PITH is a freight train of lo-fi noise rock. The Chicago-based quartet’s latest offering is more sophisticated yet still as heavy. Laying down the tracks is drummer James Wetzel with his relentless pace, amplified by the thick grunge guitars of Bart Winters and bassist Liam Winters. At its emotional core however, is […]
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B Boys – Dudu
The B Boys released their second full-length album in 2019 entitled Dudu, affectionately following 2017’s Dada, and marks the band’s penchant for brevity. The elements used in this album are fairly simple and are kept persistent throughout its 15 tracks, with a clear consideration of live sets in mind. The speed is kept at an […]
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Peaer – A healthy Earth
Peaer’s new album A Healthy Earth is here, and the Brooklyn based trio has honed its unique songwriting voice. Spearheaded by guitarist and singer Peter Katz, with Thom Lombardi on bass and Jeremy Kinney on drums, A Heavenly Earth examines concepts of love, reality and philosophy tightly packed in a dynamic style of math-y indie […]
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The Men – Mercy
Not a lot of bands have had a constant evolution as much as the Men. From the noise-punk beginnings of their early albums to honing in their country-rock sound in more recent offerings. Mercy is an album that shifts even further, with each track having its own distinct signature. A huge variety of styles are […]
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My Bus – Our Life in the Desert
Our life in the desert is a collaborative project between two artists who have paved their own separate paths in the UK dream-pop scene. Joe Cassidy of Butterfly Child and Gary McKendry of Papa Sprain form My Bus, sharing their own sensibilities on a project that’s three decades in the making. Resulting in a hefty […]
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The Homesick – The Big Exercise
It is not often that we find something that flows so well and yet gets increasingly deep with every listen. The Big Exercise has so many layers in its construction, that you can look closely into every element and you’d find something interesting. With rhythm changes that don’t hesitate, sonic ideas glistening with airy flourishes […]
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Surf Curse – Heaven Surrounds You
Surf Curse’s third and latest LP, Heaven Surrounds You is a collection of ever-changing moods and themes. The surf rock duo pulled ideas influenced by their move to LA and their love of cult movies, blending cinematic riffs with rhythms that pulse with forward momentum. This album is an epic story of discovery, as Nick […]
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