milktheram – What?
Genre: Punk
The world, including the shiny Western segment of it, is in a mess. This will come as news to precisely nobody. But, what information to trust in these difficult times? Who to turn to for guidance? And, what exactly there is to be…
The Mellons – What a Time to Be Alive
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Lo-fi Rock, Garage Rock
Similar artists: Foxygen, Lemon Twigs, Temples, Fur, Electric Looking Glass, Beatles, Beach Boys, The Association
Somewhere around California, there are hordes of…
Dreamfields: Aunt Kelly and Smoke Chaser review
May 27, 2022
Smoke Chaser – Highway One
Genre: Indie-rock
Henry Miller was not your typical American tourist. Yes, he did travel the world, usually, to the places most favored by North Americans. However, he was one for getting immersed in the culture, its glam, and its…
Tribal pop: Trey Warner and We are Mono review
May 27, 2022
We are Mono – Rojo
Genre: Pop Rock, Latin Rock, Indie Rock
Similar artists: Love of Lesbian
Becoming a rock star involves intimidation. It’s nothing unique. Most areas of life in which one wants to find glory and the admiration of others involve…
Nothingheads – Jukebox
Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Similar artists: The Moonlandingz, The B-52s
Once in a while, you hear a band that seems have always been destined to create the kind of music that they are making. And, you can’t help but feel sorry…
Mad and loud: Savage Republic and Vini Vicious
May 14, 2022
Vini Vicious – Cadillac
Genre: Similar artists: Idles, Fugazi, Nirvana
Bands like The Rolling Stones or The Doors hinted towards how wrong things could go at a rock show. Their music and attitude seemed to suggest something vile, evil, and impossible to marry…
TombSnakes – Two Shakes
Genre: Punk, Post-Punk
Similar artists: IDLES, Fugazi, Jesus Lizard, Eagles Of Death Metal, Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains
Starting a band is a declaration of friendship or war with the world. Either way, you stand on matters, it…
The Mossley Hillbillies – Can You See Me Falling? (For You)
Genre: Country, Indie-folk
You can’t trust alt-rock musicians that claim they’ve never heard country. You can trust them if they say they hate ABBA either. Good music is beyond coolness.
Tech space kids: Subshine and leauxx review
May 13, 2022
leauxx – hungry
Genre: Industrial, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Nine Inch Nails, banks, Billie Eilish
There is more than one way to scare a generation. New artists can’t use the same old tactics. But, make no mistake, these daring troubadours of…