It’s been a while since I’ve heard rumors about the new Motherhood album, and the vinyl record finally arrived at our headquarters. For those who aren’t familiar with this New Brunswick trio, I can only say you’re missing a lot. Winded is their third release that comes right after critically acclaimed full-lengths, Baby Teeth and… Read More Motherhood – Winded LP (Forward Music Group)
Norma Jean have always been a band that shapeshifts the boundaries of extreme underground music. Whatever that genre might be, they do it and never look back. Luckily, this work ethic always worked out for them. Just listen to their impressive back catalog once again, and you’ll notice there aren’t any bad moments in their… Read More Norma Jean – Deathrattle Sing For Me CD (Solid State Records)
So, we’re steering back to melodic punk rock waters with the upcoming debut EP release by The Atlantic Union Project. You probably heard it before, or maybe you stumbled upon some news we posted about this outstanding band, but if you aren’t familiar with these guys already, you should pay attention now. The Atlantic Union… Read More The Atlantic Union Project – 3,482 EP 12″ (Engineer Records / Sell The Heart Records / Shield Recordings)
Here’s another excellent release that recently arrived at our headquarters. For those into music genres such as post-punk, goth rock, and cold wave, Crying Vessel aren’t strangers at all. After three outstanding full-length albums like Everything Becomes Nothing, A Beautiful Curse, Pleasures For The Wicked, and plenty of singles and EPs, Crying Vessel return with… Read More Crying Vessel – Before Life Was Death CD (Cleopatra Records)
Nashville indie duo Homes At Night recently released a new track. Tell Emma serves as an appropriate continuation of their debut composition named Bonnaroo. Perhaps this is their second single, but Homes At Night are experienced musicians who know how to assemble soothing, cathartic, meaningful love songs. Tell Emma talks about an author who struggles… Read More Homes At Night – Tell Emma
After Dreamers EP and many singles, Close Kicks returns with another outstanding song. Fix It For You is the fifth composition in the row from the series of singles launched in 2021 and the second song this year. For those who might not know, Darryl James (Close Kicks) combines several complementary music genres to express… Read More Close Kicks – Fix It For You
After releasing a demo version of Peace Of Mind, Redeemers return with another excellent track. Venue Affair is a debut single by this interesting Manchester band that showcases impressive moves right from the start of their career. Perhaps their track bursts with the sheer dominance of indie, but there are unquestionably more genres involved along… Read More Redeemers – Venue Affair
South Carolina pop-punk quartet Windley has released a new track today. I have to admit it’s been a while since I’ve heard something like this, and I am glad I discovered this band. Their brand new track sounds so refreshing compared to the bland contemporary pop-punk tunes that pop up on streaming services every day.… Read More Windley – Starving
What happens when you blend ska, reggae, dub, funk, melodic punk rock, and Latin rock music? Los Inconformes probably have the best answer to this question. Their latest single has these sonic elements combined into a slab of energetic, uplifting, danceable, entertaining ska punk music. The best part about this composition is how they assembled… Read More Los Inconformes – RRRatas
It’s nearly impossible to argue about melodic punk rock music without mentioning Unwritten Law. The band was formed over three decades ago, released numerous full-length releases, signed to a major label, and went through several lineup changes over the years. Still, they’re going strong and sound better than ever. It’s been a while since I… Read More Unwritten Law – The Hum CD (Cleopatra Records)
It’s been a while since I heard a band capable of blending several complementary genres into a colossal slab of well-articulated noise. Dead Bait are unquestionably pros in what they’re doing, and they’re doing it pretty damn well. The band bursts with sheer aggression, energy, and dynamics right from scratch because Kill The Gods is… Read More Dead Bait – Kill The Gods
Here’s the last release from the batch of 7″ sent by It’s Eleven Records, a German record label focused on post-punk and dark punk releases. However, this release showcases the other side of the sonic spectrum. After writing about two excellent post-punk releases, I expected more of a similar sound with this one, but I… Read More Paul Pecho – Curtis Yellingmouth / Neatly Framed 7″ (It’s Eleven Records)
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