Change is Bad is the first album of Chicago based post-punk band Stuck. Despite this being their first offering as a newly formed group, they’ve managed to create a unique and sophisticated vision. The visceral instruments and the artistic use of atonality is linked tightly with sincere lyricism. The vocals take up a lot of […]
Facs – Lifelike
The Chicago based trio FACS has released their third album via Trouble in Mind Records. The band was founded in 2017 from the ashes of The Disappears. Alianna Kalaba joined in as bassist with Brian Case and Noah Leger on guitars and drums. There’s something unique about Void Moments that sets it apart from the […]
Peach Pit – You and Your Friends
Peach Pit has just released their sophomore album You and Your Friends. An album that’s perfect for your evening chill sessions, with upbeat and lively bubblegum pop tunes (with quirky flavors like shoegaze and dream pop) that you can leave on and enjoy in the background. Lean a little bit closer however, and this collection […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]