Indoorsmen recently released a new single called “When Sheila Calls”. This is the first new music from the group since the release of their 2023 debut full-length album, […]
Massachusetts-based band Twig extol “Nude Beaches” (& Sweden) on surfy banger w/undercurrents of longing, wry humor
“Born in SwedenI was almostA real European” — TWIG Words below by Jason Lee First, a geography lesson. Sweden is roughly the size of California. Yet its total […]
“Fake punk girl band” Crush Fund crush gender fundamentalism (and your eardrums) on New Fixation EP
Words by Jason Lee; Cover photo by Malena Lloyd I don’t know who you think I amI don’t like the way you’re looking at meI don’t know what’s […]
The Last Afternoons “Shatterproof”
The Last Afternoons recently released the first single, “Shatterproof“, from their forthcoming album, Deadfall, which is due out in May. This is the work of Brett Neveu (vocals), […]
Aatmaa “Hidden Bruises”
Aatmaa recently released their debut single, “Hidden Bruises”, from their forthcoming album, Cataclysm, which is due out on June 7th. This is the atmospheric rock of husband and […]
DIRTBAG DUTIES: Sofia Zarzuela’s New Music Video for Sapphic Single “Blue Ribbon”
Photos by Kelli McGuire / Words by Willa Rudolph Today, NYC girl-grunge favorite Sofia Zarzuela releases her eye-candy music video to single “Blue Ribbon.” “‘Blue Ribbon’ is a […]
Vaudevileins Album Release at ROXY (4.27.24)
Vaudevileins recently released their third studio album, Lights Out, and are now preparing for their release show at ROXY in Lockport, IL on Sat, April 27th. This is […]
heaving. “just take everything…”
Peoria-based heavy emo group heaving. recently released their debut EP “just take everything…“. This is the work of Morgan Stricklin, Bowie Adams, Trevor Spatafore, and Tyler Spatafore.
Marvelle Oaks new EP “Foggy City” cuts through the murk with jagged riffs and earworm melodies
Words by Jason Lee When it comes to rock ’n’ roll coupledom, Alex and Tess Demir, who together form the core of Marvelle Oaks—who last Friday released an […]
Loose Collars “Chris”
Loose Collars are preparing to release their self-titled debut album via Sentimental Noises Records on April 19th. The latest single from the album is called “Chris” and can […]
Panther Style “Dynasty”
Panther Style is back after thirteen years with the title track, “Dynasty”, from their forthcoming EP which is due out on May 10th. The single is accompanied by […]
Sophomore LP by Phantom Wave “Bonfire Secrets” sets high-water mark for oceanic shoegaze fusion
Words by Jason Lee On their second full-length release, namely Bonfire Secrets which came out this past Friday on Shore Dive Records, Brooklyn-based shoegazers Phantom Wave live up […]