Tag: REVIEWS
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Mark Vennis & Different Place – In These Times…
“In These Times…” is the latest release by Mark Vennis & Different Place, an outstanding English band based in Petersfield. It’s their second piece of work in 2024, arriving as a more than appropriate continuation of “Small Town Vampire;” an exceptional full-length album consisting of seven marvelous songs that you should immediately check out. Carrying…
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Stray Owls – When The Going Gets Weird
“When The Going Gets Weird” is the latest full-length album by Stray Owls, an outstanding trio based in Mebane, US. After excellent extended plays such as “Cut & Paste Time Machine” and albums like “A Series Of Circles” and “Stray Owls VS Time & Space,” these experienced musicians return with another comprehensive collection based upon…
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Lido Beach – I Never Pulled Your Trigger
“I Never Pulled Your Trigger” is the latest track by Lido Beach, a music outlet operated by Scott Waldman, a profoundly creative singer and musician based in Los Angeles. It’s his third piece of work in 2024, arriving after the acoustic version of “I Never Pulled Your Trigger” and “Era One,” two excellent songs released…
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Rob Lea – Rob Lea
After the critically acclaimed “Stop What You’re Doing” EP, released last year via streaming platforms, Blackpool-based singer-songwriter Rob Lea returns with an exceptional self-titled full-length album that will unquestionably appeal to anyone looking for cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. Heavily promoted with “Happy Accident,” “Not The One,” and “Big Bad Bear,” three marvelous singles…
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Suspectre – Suspectre LP (Sabotage Records)
In 2021, Frankfurt’s Suspectre has emerged from the shadows of the DIY scene with a debut album that confidently steps into the post-punk world, offering a fascinating blend of punk rock/garage rock sound, and introspective lyrical depth. This self-titled release is their actual first 12” record, featuring eight tracks that strike a perfect balance between…
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Going Away Party – A Ride With Our Ghosts 12″ EP (Sabotage Records)
The post-punk resurgence in recent years has seen a wave of bands pushing the boundaries of the genre, blending punk rock’s grit with the brooding atmosphere of goth rock. Going Away Party’s “A Ride With Our Ghosts“ is a prime example of this dark fusion. Based in Brest, France, the band takes the listener on…
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Syndrome 81 – Prisons Imaginaires LP (Sabotage Records)
Syndrome 81’s “Prisons Imaginaires” is an album that embodies the essence of modern French punk rock while staying deeply rooted in the traditions of Oi! and post-punk. Based in Brest, France, the band brings a raw, melancholic, and emotionally charged energy that has been a decade in the making. This record not only builds on…
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Daph Veil – I Don’t Need You (Someday)
“I Don’t Need You (Someday)” is a debut composition by Daph Veil, a brand-new studio project of Paula Laubach, a profoundly creative artist based in Austin, Texas. This might be her debut track but all the experience, knowledge, skills, talent, and ideas shine through every vocal, sonic, and rhythmic maneuver. Soundwise, Daph Veil combines many…
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Black Note Graffiti – The Source
“The Source” is the latest single by Black Note Graffiti, an outstanding quintet based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It’s their second piece of work in 2024, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Place You Lie,” another excellent track released earlier this year that you should immediately check out. Both tracks showcase what you might expect…
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Schedule 1 – Schedule 1 EP 12″ (Sabotage Records)
The self-titled debut EP from Canadian Schedule 1 is a tight, potent blend of post-punk with some of the finest properties borrowed from Oi, hardcore, shoegaze, and even some emo. In just six tracks, the band delivers a concentrated dose of intensity, proving they don’t need more time to make their mark. Their sound bridges…
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Cataphiles – Cataphiles LP (Sabotage Records)
Bremens’s Cataphiles released their debut self-titled LP in 2022, an album that blends the dark, brooding atmospheres of post-punk, goth rock, and death rock into something that feels nostalgic yet modern in a distinctive way. The band wears its influences on its sleeve, paying homage to the melancholic and shadowy sounds of the eighties, yet…
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No Sugar – Rock ‘n’ Roll Isn’t Boring, It’s You LP (Sabotage Records)
No Sugar’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Isn’t Boring, It’s You is a fiery punk rock record that blends garage, anarcho, and grunge influences with an undeniable rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, No Sugar isn’t just another band pumping out high-energy riffs, they’re wielding their music as a weapon of sociopolitical criticism. This full-length…
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