Sound Waves #006
• Buzzy Song Recommendations • Nascondini by Katana Koala Kiwi is a high-energy indie rock banger that’s fast, quirky, and packed with style. With intricate math-rock twists and an infectious groove, this track hits all the right notes and feels downright electrifying. Don’t miss out—stream it now on all platforms! Socials: Instagram “Settle the Score” […]
Mahto & The Loose Balloons – Knock Knock It’s The Loose Balloons
Get ready for the vibrance of Mahto & The Loose Balloons with their latest album, “Knock Knock It’s The Loose Balloons.” Dropped since January 31, 2025, this bad boy is a wild ride through ups and downs, especially the headache of homeownership, all wrapped up in some seriously catchy folk-rock. Hailing from Johnson City, Tennessee, […]
Scott Reynolds – Magic Beans & Time Machines
Scott Reynolds isn’t here to coddle you. The former frontman of punk legends ALL—the band that gave us the cult-classic Allroy Saves and Allroy’s Revenge—has returned with Magic Beans & Time Machines, a 13-track solo juggernaut that slaps harder than a barfight at last call. Recorded at Colorado’s iconic Blasting Room (a studio co-owned by his ex-ALL bandmate and […]
Griffen Handshake – Three Strikes and You’re Out
Griffen Handshake just came hot, and with their latest EP, Three Strikes and You’re Out, the Pittsburgh-bred trio slams together a punk rock tornado mixed with a dance party on steroids. It’s five tracks of pure adrenaline that’ll make your head spin and your feet move. This ain’t no common record— it’s a big ol’ “screw […]
Blindness & Light – I Dreamt I Had Insomia
Blindness & Light’s sophomore album, I Dreamt I Had Insomnia, is a raucous, soul-baring ride through the gritty underbelly of human spirit. Hailing from a scattered UK collective of 10 musicians, this album crackles with the raw energy of post-punk defiance, the kind that makes you wanna start a riot in your living room, mixed with […]
My Satellite – Person
After eight years of meticulous studio tinkering, Los Angeles’ My Satellite’s sophomore album, Person, explodes out of the gate like a tripped-out muscle car screaming through the desert at midnight – all neon and raw power. A concept record tracing the life cycle of a relationship, Person takes you on a wild ride through a relationship’s ups and […]
Help – Courage
While punk rock might seem like ancient history to some, Portland’s badass band Help is here to change things with their latest album, “Courage.” Ryan Neighbors is shredding on guitar and screaming out vocals, Boone Howard’s laying down some killer bass, and Bim Ditson’s pounding the drums like there’s no tomorrow. Together, they’re Help, and […]
Mortal Prophets – Ghost Land
Mortal Prophets are really something else. Their new album “Ghost Land” is a wild ride that’ll blow your mind. These New York rockers, with John Beckmann at the helm, are pushing the envelope and creating sounds you’ve never heard before. This isn’t your average album – it’s a freakin’ journey through sound. With 23 tracks […]
Okinawa Plane Crash – Wizards of the West Side
Every track in Okinawa Plane Crash’s new album “Wizards of the West Side” feels like a heartbeat in stereo. This hit just dropped on January 4th, 2025, and it’s a freaking rollercoaster through punk, nu-metal, and garage rock mayhem. These guys funded this beast themselves, staying true to their DIY roots and pushing the boundaries […]
Ubiquity Machine – Romeo and Juliet
Guess who’s back in town? Ubiquity Machine, that’s who! And boy, do they have a treat for us. Their latest EP, “Romeo and Juliet,” hit the streets on December 6, 2024, this five-track wonder is just the appetizer (first half) for a full album coming our way this 2025. Straight outta Washington, DC, this strong […]
Wilhelm – Wake Me in the Sunrise
Wilhelm, the solo project of the mastermind behind Murnau and The House Flies, is set to drop his highly anticipated third album, “Wake Me in the Sunrise,” on January 7, 2025. Following the success of his 2023 single “The Creek,” this 9-piece album promises to be a raw and real study of sound, emotion, and […]
The Indestructible Water Bear – Everything is OK
When a band emerges from the rough underground of Philadelphia’s music scene with the audacity to name themselves after one of the sturdiest microscopic creatures on the planet, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. The Indestructible Water Bear’s debut full-length album “Everything is OK” is nothing short of a hard, emotional hurricane that’ll blast […]