Author: Djordje Miladinović
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Cold Summer – Den Umständen entsprechend 12″ EP (It’s Eleven Records, Kink Records)
Cold Summer, a Leipzig-based quartet known for their dark, eerie, garage, post-punk sound, are back with their latest 12” release, Den Umständen entsprechend, which roughly translates to “According to the Circumstances.” This record is less an exercise in songwriting and more an act of necessary sonic exorcism, offering a direct, angrier, and more haunting commentary…
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Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid LP (SBÄM, Blood Harmony Records)
For a while there, Dave Hause was happily settling into the sunnier, dustier corners of the Americana world. He made some beautiful, reflective records that sounded like dusty highways and late-night whiskey conversations, showcasing his deep-seated talent for introspective songwriting. But let’s be real, when you have a history rooted in the furious, heart-on-your-sleeve passion…
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One Man Boycott – Face For Radio
“Face For Radio” is the latest release by One Man Boycott, an outstanding English singer-songwriter based in Barnstaple. It’s his fifth full-length album, arriving after “Life Is A Movie,” “Self Help, Pt. 2,” “Nevergenetics,” “Empathy Is Overrated,” and “Optimist Prime,” five excellent singles that vividly showcase what you might expect from the remainder of this…
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Check Out “Side X Side” EP By Needmores
Detroit’s The Needmores have released their debut EP, Side X Side, on Bandcamp. The group masterfully balances power-pop immediacy with the raw grit of the Detroit underground. The EP builds on the foundation of their previous single “Lookin’” and solidifies their spot among the city’s great bands.
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Folk Troubadour Beans On Toast Drops New Single ‘Pelican Crossing’
Folk troubadour Beans on Toast has released his new single, ‘Pelican Crossing’, ahead of his December 1st album Kill Them With Kindness. The subversive track, which decries the “absurdities of the modern world” and the redesign of Pelican Crossings, is a jaunty folk song brought to life by The Beans on Toast Band. The video…
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MEGG’s “Low Life Club” EP Blends Pop Sensibility With Punk-Rock Roots
Nashville alternative/pop-punk artist MEGG has released her new EP, Low Life Club. The six-track collection cements her status as a bold new voice, blending pop sensibility with punk-rock roots. Channeling the swagger of Gwen Stefani, the grit of Joan Jett, and the firepower of Hayley Williams, MEGG brings early-2000s energy into a modern, unapologetically self-defined…
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Drill For Absentee Releases Double EP “Strand Of A Lake” On Limited Edition Vinyl
Drill For Absentee has released a double collection of music, Strand of a Lake Volume 1 and Volume 2, today via Expert Work Records. The band reformed earlier this decade, adding drummer Ken Kuniyoshi to create the EPs, which are available digitally and as a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl record (200 copies), with a collector’s pressing…
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Magic Wands Unleash Dark Dream-Pop Album Cascades Via Metropolis Records
US dark dream-pop duo Magic Wands have released their new album, ‘Cascades’, today via Metropolis Records. The cinematic and atmospheric record explores themes of transformation and reflection, shaped by post-punk and dream-pop sounds. Inspired by a book about the Chicago World’s Fair, the album is “very water-centric” and imbued with the spirit of centuries-old poetry…
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Glue Ear to Release ‘Eat, Sleep, Drink’ Next Month
Glue Ear is back after an extended break, set to release their new single ‘Eat, Sleep, Drink’ on November 28th via Horn & Hoof Records. The song, written and recorded at home by the band in 2025, is about being stuck in the cycle of going out, drinking, and waking up with regret. The track…
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Hear The Fusion: Mimika Orchestra’s New LP Pushes Jazz Boundaries
Mimika Orchestra, the innovative ensemble led by composer Mak Murtic, has released their new album Medzotermina. Originally founded in London, the orchestra is now based in Zagreb, Croatia, and masterfully blends the rich traditions of world music with the dynamic energy of contemporary jazz. The group exemplifies the power of music to connect and inspire…
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Finnish Stoner Punk Band Alkemia Drops Debut EP On Inverse Records
Finnish stoner/punk rock band Alkemia has released their debut, the Alkemia EP, via Inverse Records. Recorded to capture a live, groovy sound, the EP blends influences from many renowned bands, aiming for a raw, rock-driven vibe without being overly polished. The band is planning upcoming gigs, including an EP release show in Helsinki on November…
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High-Energy Riffs And Deeper Emotion: Action/Adventure Returns With “Ever After”
Chicago pop-punk powerhouses Action/Adventure have released their ambitious new album, Ever After, today, October 24th, via Pure Noise Records. The record marks a bold new chapter, pairing their signature high-energy riffs and soaring hooks with deeper storytelling and unapologetic emotion. Fans can expect the urgency that defines the band in this latest collection of tracks.