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Flower Face and Gemma Rogers reviewed
June 10, 2022
Flower Face – Spiracle
Genre: Alt-Pop
For all the revolutionary spirit that the bost pop stars are supposed to possess, there are few of them that zig when they could just as well zag.
And, perhaps, this is the reason why the careers of most pop stars…
Anna Bates – Holy Smokes
Genre: Bedroom / Lo-fi Pop, Indie Pop, Alt-Pop
All generations need their own nihilism. Deny them that and you’ll be mopping up buckets of blood from the public square. But, all good nihilism needs to be accompanied by some honest sense…
Paul & Pets – Super Mario In Pain
Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: The Flaming Lips, Pavement, Ween, Animal Collective
Psychedelia has changed. The alteration is neither for better nor for worse. It has happened naturally as…
Evil Nature – How Pathetic
Genre: Punk, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock
This week saw Disney showcase their show about, arguably, the most famous punk-rock band. There was an air of inevitability about the whole deal. Yet, some, especially John Lyon, lead singer of…
Blinking bonkers: Witxhes and Notelle reviewed
June 7, 2022
Notelle – Sufjan Stevens
Genre: Alt Pop
Pop culture references are the hyperlinks of the entertainment world. And, they are as ubiquitous now as using a drum machine. Rappers frequently reference Kurt Cobain or The Beatles. Indie-rock bands namecheck actors…
The Road To Ruin – Original Cynic
Similar artists: The Beatles, Big Star, Elvis Costello, Fountains Of Wayne, Squeeze, Badfinger, Blur, The Who
Genre: Bedroom / Lo-fi Pop, Power Pop, Indie Pop
“Dylan couldn’t sing either! And, did you ever hear Leonard…
Tvivler – Der er for få borgerlige i det her land
Similar artists: Unsane, Shellac, Daughters, Young Widow
Genre: Punk, Screamo / Post-Hardcore, Math Rock
There are people that spend their downtime putting complexly built miniature boats through bottles. One…
Lift off: De'Wayne and Totally Cashed reviewed
June 6, 2022
Totally Cashed – Sports Drink
Genre: Punk, Hard Rock
Music’s not always easy to appreciate. There are many bands for which you need context in order to appreciate. “Well, this was revolutionary when it came out.” There are some bands that your friends have…
Strumbrush – Follow Close
Similar artists: (Sandy) Alex G, Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, Helvetia, Deerhunter
Genre: Indie Folk, Acoustic, Emo
Perhaps creating art is really just an attempt at creating an order. After all, there are so…