Militarie Gun Get Brutally Vulnerable On Explosive ‘God Save The Gun’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
On paper, Militarie Gun should be in a celebratory mindset heading into God Save The Gun, the highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed, monstrous Life Under The Gun LP from 2023. That album propelled the band, centered around songwriter/vocalist Ian Shelton, to the forefront of an exhilarating and burgeoning post-punk movement, a scene filled […]
35 Years Ago Today- Ride Released Pivotal Shoegaze Album & Debut ‘Nowhere’
SONG PREMIERE: The Krickets Find Pure Euphoria Through Soulful and Harmonic Americana on “If You Only Knew”
The Krickets are a trio from the Gulf Coast whose music is genre-bending Americana steeped in their signature folk harmony. Fresh out of the studio with Single Lock Records’ Austin Motlow, they just completed their third full-length studio album If You Only Knew, due for release in November 2025. While all have solo projects, the […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Bird Streets Reflects on Dark Times with Shimmering Guitar-pop Sounds on “Everyonewelovewillgoaway”
A native of upstate New York, John Brodeur began his recording career with 2000’s Tiger Pop, and prior to Bird Streets, he released two more solo albums, in addition to EPs with The Suggestions and Maggie Mayday. He has toured with Juliana Hatfield, They Might Be Giants, Alana Davis, Pernice Brothers, Fountains of Wayne and […]
Weirdo Wednesday: Acid Bath Go Nuts With “Scream Of The Butterfly”
In honor of Dax Rigg’s birthday today, we’re rounding out our spotlight coverage this week by showcasing one of his most haunting ballads: “Scream of the Butterfly”. Indeed, while Acid Bath (who reunited earlier this year) is probably best known for their distinctive and dynamic brand of sadistic sludge, they also sport a handful of […]
Sudan Archives Unlocks Electronic Terrain On Dance-Heavy ‘THE BPM’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Sudan Archives, the project of singer/songwriter/producer/violinist Brittney Parks, has been quietly crafting one of the more diverse discographies in contemporary music. Since her signing to the illustrious Stones Throw Records a few years back, Parks has proven to be a restless creative spirit with a stubborn refusal to repeat herself sonically. This approach forces the […]
Joshua Ray Walker Ventures Into Experimental Territory with Sonically Expansive ‘Stuff’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Last year, Joshua Ray Walker was in the middle of intensive chemotherapy treatment for stage 3B colon cancer. Given where his head was at, it would be understandable if his latest LP, Stuff, were a collection of songs questioning mortality, life after death, and what we leave behind; a themed record about the final days. What […]
Dr. Dog Gives Hometown Fans Memorable Intimate Show At Ardmore Music Hall For Philly Music Fest 2025 (SHOW REVIEW)
Philly Music Fest 2025 is officially underway, and the city hasn’t hummed like this since the Eagles Super Bowl parade. The seven-day, multi-venue non-profit event has become an honored tradition for The City of Brotherly Love, bringing the colorful art scene together through intimate performances from some of Philly’s finest representatives. Everyone from The Wonder […]
The Tubs Bring Poignant Songs and Expansive, Punk-inflected Power Pop Sounds to Polaris Hall in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW)
One of the best albums you will hear this year comes from the Tubs. Released in March, Cotton Crown (REVIEW) marks an impressive evolution for the UK band as they incorporate influences of power pop, post-punk, Celtic music, and pub rock. Frontman Owen Williams’ has vocals that veer from the smoothness of artists like Richard […]
Wednesday Gives Phoenix’ Crescent Ballroom A Ride Of Whimsical, Twangy & Offbeat Aesthetics (SHOW REVIEW)
Some concerts open with LED screens and pyrotechnics, the headliner exploding onto the stage through a trap door. Wednesday’s show, however, was hosted by a menagerie of stuffed animals and old toys. On the muggy evening of October 11th, the North Carolina band took over the Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix. Before they appeared, the […]
LISTEN: Tiberius’s “Painting of a Tree” Is Atmospheric Indie Rock With Psychedelic Undertones
Boston’s Tiberius has announced their new album, Troubadour, for release via Audio Antihero (Frog / Avery Friedman / CIAO MALZ / The Noisy) on November 14th. Originally a solo project for Brendan Wright (they/them), Tiberius has evolved into a catchy and cacophonous four-piece, producing what Wright calls “Farm Emo.” This expanded lineup of Wright, bassist […]
LISTEN: combobox Craft Off-kilter Punk Bursting With Personality On “The Party”
combobox is a Portland band making high‑energy alt‑punk; they dub spankwave, a higher‑octane, “spankier” spin on crankwave. Songs fire fast, almost always shorter than three minutes, with lightning efficiency and hooks that grin while they sting. Lyrically, combobox holds two truths at once: the real weight of big emotions and the absurd ways they show […]
Peaches Announces New Album ‘No Lube So Rude,’ Shares First Single and 2026 Tour Dates
Today, the iconic musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches returns with the electrifying protest anthem “Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business” — an energizing rallying chant for bodily autonomy in the form of a pulsing punk dance anthem, recorded with producer The Squirt Deluxe in Berlin. The single arrives alongside the announcement […]
Visonary Artist & Neo-soul Pioneer D’Angelo Dies At 51
The music world suffered a terrible loss earlier with the passing of neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo on the morning of October 14. The singer was 51. The news of the Grammy-award-winning artist’s passing came from his family in a statement made to Variety. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in […]
40 Years Ago Today- Iron Maiden Releases Double Live Album ‘Live After Death’
John Moreland Doesn’t Know Where He Fits — and That’s the Point (FEATURE)
John Moreland doesn’t chase validation. He just writes songs — slowly, deliberately, and only when the words demand to be written. “I just do my thing,” he said, his voice unhurried. “And hope for the best, honestly.” For Moreland, the act of making music has never been about fitting in. “I don’t really know how […]
Willy Tea Taylor and the Fellership Play ‘The Great Western Hangover’ in its Entirety, Record Live Set at Portland, OR’s Showdown (SHOW RECAP/PHOTOS)
Beloved Oakdale, California folk singer Willy Tea Taylor and his merry band of musical cohorts, the Fellership, just concluded a swing up the West Coast, which culminated on Saturday, October 11th with a live album recording at Portland, Oregon’s The Showdown before heading to Trout Lake, Washington the following night for the tour closer. Guitarist […]
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Mobile is the primary way people spin in 2025. Studios now build first for phones with HTML5, touch-friendly UIs, and stable 60 fps targets on modern devices. Readers want fast loads, fair math, and clear rules rather than trailers that overpromise. This guide highlights top mobile slots 2025 with an emphasis on performance that holds […]
Tuesday’s Gone: Deadboy & the Elephantmen Give White Stripes Tough Duo Competition With “Stop, I’m Already Dead”
Continuing our spotlight on Dax Riggs this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re taking a look at his first real foray into the relatively more pedestrian realm of indie-rock, which came courtesy of his Deadboy & the Elephantmen days. Granted, this wasn’t Dax’s first band after the demise of Acid Bath in 1997. Indeed, he […]
Improvisatory Collective Bright Dog Red Celebrates Ten Years With Poetic ‘Never Would We’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Cohesive and fluid are not words one would associate with the wild, spontaneous collective Bright Dog Red (BDR). Yet, relative to their seven preceding albums (all on Ropeadope), the upstate New York-based band seems to settle into a relentless groove on “Never Would We,” their tenth album overall. That’s one view. First-time listeners will likely […]