Category: ALTERNATIVE

  • Mark Schwaber – Everything Around Me LP (Jack London Records)

    Mark Schwaber – Everything Around Me LP (Jack London Records)

    Mark Schwaber is back with another tremendous full-length material. For those who somehow missed this highly experienced musician, Schwaber is widely known for his studio works with some renowned names such as Lloyd Cole, Shadows Fall, Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr), Fred Maher (Lou Reed), Joan Wasser (Joan as Policewoman), Matthew Sweet, and Mary Lou…

  • Tom Vevers – Space And Time

    Tom Vevers – Space And Time

    I woke up craving some indie music but wasn’t sure what band I would listen to since I wanted some great blend of indie rock and some other genres involved along the way. It’s one of those mornings when you need a specific sort of indie music to keep you motivated during the day. Then…

  • Miesha And The Spanks – Singles 12″ EP (Saved By Vinyl)

    Miesha And The Spanks – Singles 12″ EP (Saved By Vinyl)

    Miesha And The Spanks are back with another brilliant release. This highly anticipated material represents a collection of seven singles encapsulated on a 12″ vinyl record. The broader audience had a chance to enjoy four compositions from this material before the initial release date. Singles such as Unstoppable, Wanna Feel Good, Mixed Blood Girls, I…

  • V/A – Grazil Records & Friends Vol. 1. (Grazil Records)

    V/A – Grazil Records & Friends Vol. 1. (Grazil Records)

    Back in the pre-digital era, various artists’ compilations and samplers acted as the crucial source for discovering fresh music. It was a convenient way to promote the latest singles, announce albums or introduce brand new artists/bands to the broader auditorium. Then the digital era commenced, and digital singles replaced regular 7″ records, compilations, and samplers.…

  • Moat – Poison Stream LP (Schoolkids Records)

    Moat – Poison Stream LP (Schoolkids Records)

    From a personal experience, the best way to begin working week is to start it with some calmy, detailed, atmospheric music. It serves as a perfect soundtrack that will get you smoothly through the hectic working hours, but also as a bit of relaxation after the shifts. Moat is the ideal choice, in my humble…

  • NOiSiNESS – NOiSiNESS

    NOiSiNESS – NOiSiNESS

    Today I would like to introduce such an interesting band that I stumbled upon on social media about a month ago. NOiSiNESS is a relatively new group Italian group based in Siena, and they recently released a debut self-titled full-length recording that instantly caught my ear. As far as I am informed, this group started…

  • Shatten – Shatten LP (Rookie Records)

    Shatten – Shatten LP (Rookie Records)

    I never trusted promo sheets. I always felt like the information enclosed in promo sheets spoils a listening experience. What’s good about brand new music if everything is detailly explained in the promo sheet, right? Shatten is one of those groups that escapes all the straightforward cliches, explanations, and classifications into a singular music genre.…

  • Evolfo – Site Out Of Mind CD (Royal Potato Family)

    Evolfo – Site Out Of Mind CD (Royal Potato Family)

    Evolfo are back with another outstanding album, which will suit every curious listening apparatus that seeks profoundly detailed psychedelic rock music. After the critically acclaimed Last Of The Acid Cowboys, Evolfo decided to expand their sound even further, so this brand new material sounds expansive as much as possible. If you admired the virtuosities presented…

  • Slowness – Berths LP (Schoolkids Records)

    Slowness – Berths LP (Schoolkids Records)

    There’s something about shoegaze and dream pop music that keeps me entertained for countless hours. Sometimes I could go throughout the entire weekend by listening to these particular genres and clearing my head of the mess caused during the working week. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Slowness, a tremendous band from San Francisco,…

  • At The Grove – …And All The Fear We Left Behind

    At The Grove – …And All The Fear We Left Behind

    It’s been a while since I included a post-rock artist on these pages. Fortunately enough, I have a chance to introduce At The Grove, a tremendous outlet emanating from Münster, Germany. This project is solely operated by Dennis Abstiens, an experienced multi-instrumental artist who mainly focuses on the rhythm section. Being a drummer himself, Dennis…

  • Arda & The Stolen Moon – Outsider In Perpetual Motion

    Arda & The Stolen Moon – Outsider In Perpetual Motion

    There are tons of brilliant indie rock artists and bands out there, doing the best they can to shine bright in the spotlight. The vast majority of these artists and bands are surprisingly good, defying the separation between quality and quantity. However, most of these outlets are sounding nearly identical, without striving to deliver something…

  • Andi Jackson – Sub Horror CS (Fr33zehead)

    Andi Jackson – Sub Horror CS (Fr33zehead)

    Andi Jackson is unquestionably the man with many talents and an impressive working routine. This English musician based in Manchester wastes no time when it comes to writing, composing, recording, and producing music. Besides his involvement in several groups such as Shuck, Lake Of Snakes & Our Man In The Bronze Age, Andi Jackson somehow…