Soft Kill – Premium Drifter

Portland’s Soft Kill defined the sound of 2010’s post-punk with their raw energy and spunk. A decade later, we see their sound evolve, dipping into the introspective depths of folk and fading into darker themes and textures. Band leader and frontman Tobias Grave has gone through several life-changing experiences. One of them involves addiction and […]

Kush K – Lotophagi

There’s something special in live music that’s hard to recreate in a recording setting — the spontaneity of the sound, the reverb of the room, and the position of the instruments and singers all contribute to how organic and intimate the experience feels. This doesn’t seem to be a problem for Switzerland’s Kush K however, […]

The Racketeers – Toothache

Growing up, I’m used to listening to my dad’s favorite songs. His jam is mostly from the 60s to early 80s which are gold and had an impact on my childhood. In fact, songs from the said era are one of my first karaoke songs as a kid. Full disclosure, some of them are still […]

Fantømex – Consent Agenda

Are you sleepy but still need to be awake to do some stuff? Since most of us are still under quarantine, do you miss saying the sentence “woaaah, there’s so much happening right now”?  Or do you just want some good music to listen to? If you answered yes to any of my questions above […]

Worn-Tin – Cycles

Cycles is the latest album from eccentric singer-songwriter Warner Hiatt, working under the moniker Worn-Tin. This album is full of chilled-out numbers that one could easily glide through in a lazy afternoon. With sunny melodies, easygoing rhythms and more than its fair share of oddities, there’s not a single dull moment in this 12-track offering. […]

Tijuana Panthers – Carpet Denim

Carpet Denim is the latest release from California’s Tijuana Panthers. The trio specializes in surf-infused british era punk that captures the sunshine and beaches of its locale. The band has been known for their scrappy and stripped down approach to vintage rock & roll, but in this latest offering, they open themselves up to new […]