Author: Djordje Miladinović
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Drill For Absentee – Strand Of A Lake, Vol. 1 And Vol. 2 LP (Expert Work Records)
Drill For Absentee were gone long enough to be mythologized, but not forgotten. In the twilight of the 1990s, they delivered music that belonged to that merciless intersection between post-hardcore and math rock abstraction, only to disappear before the world could catch up. Twenty-five years later, Strand Of A Lake represents an interruption of silence…
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The Ellusive – Sometimes Sounds Collapse EP 12″ (Expert Work Records)
Some records arrive too late to matter in their own time and too early to be properly understood. Sometimes Sounds Collapse, the lone six-song document from Washington, D.C.’s The Elusive, belongs to that rare category of work that serves as an artifact yet indicates the revolution on the post-hardcore scene at the time. Recorded in…
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“My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene 1995-2008” By Prabu Pramayougha (Earth Island Books)
Punk rock histories are usually told through the familiar capitals: London, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. Maybe Berlin, maybe Tokyo if you’re lucky. What’s lost in those recycled myths is the truth that punk rock has always thrived in the margins, in places the spotlight rarely lands. That’s why Prabu Pramayougha’s My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic…
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Jorge Natalin – Shaman Album
Sometimes, you need to dive deep into the material, examine all the compositions, pay close attention to all the elements, details, accentuations, and nuances, so you can fully appreciate and comprehend everything the artists intended to achieve with their recordings. Unfortunately, many of them try so hard without any success, often falling into the classic…
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Descendents Announce “Milo Goes To College” Reissue Via Org Music
Few punk albums have shaped the genre like Descendents’ 1982 debut Milo Goes to College. Blending hardcore ferocity with infectious hooks and teenage angst, the record helped spark the birth of pop punk. Its legacy is undeniable, earning high rankings in Rolling Stone, Spin, and Pitchfork lists of essential punk albums. Now, Org Music and…
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Leatherette Announce Third Album “Ritmo Lento” On Bronson Recordings
Italian experimental indie outfit Leatherette return with their third full-length, Ritmo Lento, set for release November 28 via Bronson Recordings. The first single, Lovers Drifters Foreigners, shifts between haunted atmospheres, frenzied bursts, and post-jazz suspensions, a track that captures the exhilaration of unpredictability while blending punk energy with cosmic vision. After years of touring and…
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Lower Class Brats Reissue Classic Album “Rather Be Hated Than Ignored” Via TKO Records
Street punk mainstays Lower Class Brats have announced the reissue of their debut album Rather Be Hated Than Ignored, available now via TKO Records. Originally released in 1997 by GMM Records, the LP has been remastered, repackaged, and restored with the label’s signature attention to detail, including—for the first time—the original track sequence on vinyl.…
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Shiner Announce New Album “BELIEVEYOUME” Out September 26
Veteran rock outfit Shiner will release their new album BELIEVEYOUME on September 26. Known for constantly evolving their sound since the early ’90s, the band’s latest effort blends their signature heaviness with a more open, immediate approach compared to 2020’s darker Schadenfreude. Recorded at bassist/engineer Paul Malinowski’s Massive Sound Studio, the album emerged from spontaneous…
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Circle Jerks Announce “Golden Shower Of Hits” Deluxe Reissue Via Trust Records
Punk legends Circle Jerks have teamed up once again with Trust Records for a deluxe reissue of their landmark 1983 album Golden Shower of Hits. Remastered from the original analog tapes and featuring updated artwork, unseen Glen E. Friedman photos, and multiple vinyl variants, this marks the first time the original tapes have been revisited…
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Templeton Pek Announce New Album “Savages” With Final Single “No Kings”
British punk rock giants Templeton Pek are back with their new single “No Kings,” the last standalone track before the release of their highly anticipated album Savages on October 3 via SBÄM Records. Formed in Birmingham, the trio, Neal Mitchell (vocals/bass), Kev Green (guitar), and Simon Galvin (drums), have built a reputation as one of…
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Eight Feet Fine Release New Single “Breathe In” From Upcoming EP “Turning Points”
With Breathe In, German indie newcomers Eight Feet Fine unveil the first single from their forthcoming EP Turning Points. The track captures feelings of stagnation and self-doubt while simultaneously expressing the longing for liberation, rediscovery, courage, and self-confidence. Despite inner conflicts and wounds, the song emphasizes the importance of holding onto dreams and believing in…
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Kelsie Kimberlin – Dream Of Peace
On an ever-evolving musical landscape, where creative artists and bands continuously share high-quality music, only a few music outlets manage to deliver a one-of-a-kind listening experience that vividly showcases their skills, creativity, talent, experience, and knowledge. It seems like the majority of those artists and bands overly exploit their influence, lose themselves in various experimentations,…
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