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HOLDING ONTO SOUND – The Seareviewed by Chris Aitkens
THE HOLY MOUNTAIN – Here Is No Exitreviewed by Thomas Pizzola
Supposedly breaking up a few years ago, The Holy Mountain left a legacy of some very crushing and crucial Motorhead-esque D-beat punk rock. Well, nothing [...]
THE PEOPLE’S TEMPLE – Sons Of Stonereviewed by Thomas Pizzola
“Sons Of The Stone Age” would be a more appropriate title for this Michigan-born and bred foursome’s debut album, because after listening it is clear [...]
M.T. BEARINGTON – Love Buttonsreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
Sometimes, an entire album of love songs can be a bit much. Correction — most of the time, an entire album of love songs can [...]
THE UNTHANKS – Lastreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
Surging string sections, melancholy piano notes, soft vocals, and horns flood the latest work from The Unthanks. Last is an album deep in thought. On [...]
COLD CAVE – Cherish the Light Yearsreviewed by Garrett Lyons
Cold Cave’s sophomore album Cherish the Light Years marks a completely new sound for the band. Gone are the soft vocals of Caralee McElroy and [...]
DYING FETUS – Reissuesreviewed by Paul J. Comeau
The death metal genre is so overcrowded that it takes a considerable amount of talent, dedication, and a unique take on the genre to stand [...]
ALELA DIANE – Alela Diane & Wild Divinereviewed by Dan Chapman
Unique tones of Americana weave about a distinctly beautiful vocal effort in Alela Diane’s newest self-titled record. It’s apparent Alela Diane and Wild Divine are [...]
GET HELP – The Good Green Earthreviewed by Dan Chapman
There’s little to be said about a decent indie rock. Sure, they might fashion a nice guitar hook here and there or implement an cool [...]
THE SOUNDS – Something to Die Forreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
Swedish natives The Sounds are back with their fourth full length album. Something to Die For is yet another compilation of New Wave-esque synth pop. [...]
MOGWAI – Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Willreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
If you’re searching for screaming guitars and epic ballads that seem never-ending, look elsewhere. Glasgow natives Mogwai have deviated from their typical sound with their [...]
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS – All Eternals Deckreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
The Mountain Goats have never ceased to grow and mature on their albums. From the static-y, garage band sound of All Hail West Texas to [...]
BAPTISTS – S/Treviewed by Thomas Pizzola
The photo that accompanies this press packet features a picture of guitarist Danny Marshall going crazy in front of a stack of Orange amps. In a [...]
GRAILS – Deep Politicsreviewed by Vanessa Bennett
Deep Politics is something otherworldly. Utilizing a wide range of instruments including strings, piano, electric guitar, and kena flutes, Grails has created a post-rock album [...]
J. MASCIS – Several Shades of Whyreviewed by Garrett Lyons
Dinosaur Jr. frontman J. Mascis steps away from the amplifiers for a bit to release an acoustic record that keeps the same rough-around-the-edges guitar style [...]
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