The Comet is Coming – Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
The Comet is Coming is a London-based jazz group headed by saxophonist and pillar of the British jazz scene Shabaka Hutchings. Together with keyboardist Dan Leavers and drummer Max Hallett, they’ve pieced together records in a fusion that some may describe as cosmic jazz. Their 2019 record Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery combines cinematic synths, […]
LIFE – A Picture of Good Health
The latest full length LP of LIFE, entitled A Picture Of Good Health is a collection of rapid-fire punk catharsis. It’s a record that focuses on personal and mental experiences conveyed in raw and unadulterated music, where emotions that cut deep are voiced out via pounding drums, screeching guitars and anthemic shouting. Chances are, if there are issues […]
Talk Show – These People
Talk Show is one of the more notable bands in London’s thriving live punk scene. Their first EP entitled These People is a testament to that, filled to the brim with blistering energy, strikingly sharp guitar lines over lyrics inspired by everyday living. The band dips into numerous influences that leverage the strength of each member. Frontman […]
The Murder Capital – When I Have Fears
Post-punk has always been characterized by its gloomy and foreboding mood. Its sound paints dark industrial complexes filled with workers slaving away in its tight walls, of oppressive governments and capitalists chipping away at the lives of their subjects for their own power or wealth. But what’s often overlooked within the genre is how emotional […]
Gen Pop – PPM66
Gen Pop is a group originating from Olympia Washington. Their first full length PPM66 is a volatile concoction of greasy lo-fi punk. Production is raw and scrappy, with unpredictable energy that oozes out of each track. Just like what it’s album cover depicts, this record is composed of stitched up bits and baubles from random garages and workshops, […]
Strange Lot – MindStatE
Strange Lot left Phoenix for the bustling music scene of Austin, Texas to hone their craft and to be a part of the locale garage psych scene. And I must say, the move has paid off, as MindStatE contains the best music the band has ever released. This second offering is grittier, sharper and more cohesive than its […]
French Police – Haunted Castle
Chicago based quartet French Police follows in the tradition of 80’s new wave and post punk. Their new release, Haunted Castle sees them upgrading and refining their style from their self-titled debut in 2019. Their sound has a hazy and chilling vibe to it, like a cold gust of wind in a cloudy afternoon. These songs place them neatly […]
I Love Your Lifestyle – No Driver
Sweden’s I Love Your Lifestyle has an interesting mixture of styles in their arsenal. The band is primarily influenced by midwest emo, which shows by the heartfelt honesty and vulnerability in their lyrics. Despite this, their songs have a much more lively aspect to it, especially in their latest release No Driver. This 11-track record is filled with […]
Fuzz – III
Guitar music has seen a lot of changes through the decades. Each era of rock has seen its fair share of styles and influences. There’s the blistering speed of old school 70’s punk, grunge and heavy metal of the late 80’s and early 90’s and the many branches of alternative rock by which the style […]
Damaged Bug – Bug on Yonkers
John Dwyer is the primary songwriter for punk outfit the Oh Sees. In between studio albums and managing a recording label, he also has a synth-heavy side project under the moniker Damaged Bug, where he releases his own solo material. His latest release is Bug on Yonkers. A tribute album dedicated to Michael Yonkers, who is one […]
Poster Children – Daisychain Reaction
Daisychain Reaction is the third full length release from Poster Children, which was produced by Steve Albini. It first came out in 1991 and was re-released on vinyl in 2016 following the band’s 25th year anniversary. This album enjoys a large leap in production value from the DIY methods of their previous release. Albini captures the live […]
Poster Children – Tool of the Man
Poster Children released Tool of the Man in 1993 under Sire records. In this album the band presents an overall gloomier atmosphere with darker shades and textures than the previous releases. Where Flower Plower feels more exploratory and Daisychain Reaction dives into grunge and its grand guitar swells, Tool of the Man is more introspective and expertly uses the established sound of […]