Audio Visceral is a punk rock trio hailing from Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. After searching for some information about the band, I found out that the band comprises some local veterans who’ve been an integral part of the underground scene for years. Since their formation, Audio Visceral released a couple of releases, such as a… Read More Audio Visceral – Gnu Two Ewe CS (Tarantula Tapes)
Sometimes the brain craves for some grinding, energetic, intense punk rock music, so that’s the time when The Speed Humps are jumping to the rescue with their latest offering to the broader audience. The Speed Humps are a garage punk quartet emanating from Barre, Ontario, Canada, and Consumption is their most advanced material, released by… Read More The Speed Humps – Consumption CS (Tarantula Tapes)
Judging by the visual identity of this release and the name of the group, I was quite unsure I will ever enjoy this material. At first, I thought this is some power electronics, harsh noise, or any other similar extreme form of experimental avant-garde music. Thankfully, I was completely wrong about visual appearance, and once… Read More Chinese Powerbank – Brain Pain! (Polyscope)
To be honest, I rarely have negative criticism for record labels who’re putting a lot of their time and effort into promoting punk rock bands and the underground DIY scene in general. These situations are extremely rare, and sometimes it just happens in certain circumstances. Whatever may be the case, sometimes labels are not paying… Read More Kjümmo – S/T 7” (Duff Records)
Youth is a debut cassette EP by Rite, an Italian post-punk outlet shrouded behind nearly minimalistic aesthetics. While I strived so hard to obtain any available information about the artist, I stumbled upon almost nothing on the web. Perhaps the artist tends to remain anonymous as much as possible and lets the music speak for… Read More Rite – Youth CS (Home Mort Records)
The anarcho-punk movement is pretty much alive and kicking on a worldwide scale. The bands are popping up almost regularly, and most of them are nurturing threatening sound, followed by insurgent lyrics and propaganda. REAL(s) are one of those bands who’re standing against all the injustices in this world. The group applies all the shapes… Read More REAL(s) – D.S.L.B. LP
Today we’re covering a split 7” between Territories and The Vicious Cycles. Each group contributes one composition per side to this exceptional split release, with The Vicious Cycles contributing Problem Officer, while Territories contribute Prarie Twister. Both bands are famous for being highly prolific and maintaining nothing but the top quality on their previous recordings.… Read More Territories / The Vicious Cycles – Split 7” (Pirates Press Records)
Intellect is a brand new cassette release by PONS, an experimental rock trio from Burlington, Vermont. The group previously released an impressive amount of recordings such as They Look Like People EP, Being The Prey EP, Halloween Was Years Ago EP, a single named The Flesh, and Dread EP. Therefore, Intellect represents their debut full-length… Read More PONS – Intellect CS
John Toothill is a man of thousand talents, and he doesn’t hesitate to showcase them through countless incarnations. Besides being entirely responsible for anything considering his record label named Swimming Faith, John performs in dozen of quality groups and outlets along the way. Science Man, Night Slaves, Alpha Hopper, Spit Kink, Black And White Cat… Read More The Midnight Vein – Till It Explodes 7” (Swimming Faith Records)
Tired of constant repetitious modern punk rock bands who lacks memorable moments? You desperately require some fresh punk rock music, but you’re stuck with the same old overly produced records that are lacking dynamics? Commando is more than a good solution for all your intricacies and their debut album called Les Genoux Écorchés delivers a… Read More Commando – Les Genoux Écorchés
Wasted Energy is a second album by Melbourne’s Press Club that has been published by Hassle Records last year. This record is such a great continuation of their debut Late Teens which has also been published for Hassle Records in 2018. The band nurtures such an interesting sound by encapsulating fundamentals of melodic punk rock,… Read More Press Club – Wasted Energy LP (Hassle Records)
The Hamiltones are instrumental surf rock trio based in Buffalo, NY and their debut 7” The Shape Of Walter is such a great homage to the classic horror movies and surf rock scene. The band is comprised of John Toohill (Science Man, Alpha Hopper, Radiation Risks, Night Slaves) on guitar, Richard Reynolds on bass and… Read More The Hamiltones – The Shape Of Walter 7” (Swimming Faith Records)
