Mary Beth Orr, Greg Scheer – Good and True
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Tom Minor – The Loneliest Person on Earth
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Koalra – The Wakes
Chicago-based noise quartet Koalra has released their second LP, and it’s the most expansive work the band has ever made to date. The Wakes blends

Shadowhouse – Forsaken Forgotten
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Ovlov – Buds
I used to struggle with the idea of fuzzy indie rock being used into something that could be considered as dreamy or relaxing. All I

Koalra – The Fires Burned Everything We Had. When The Dust Settles, They Will Do It Again
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The Comet is Coming – Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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