Archive: 2025

TV FACE are three socially awkward weirdos from Lancaster. Their songs serve “sonic fury with a satirical edge … blistering, genre-defying … both chaotic and meticulously tight” (HellaFuzz). Live, TV FACE are known for their high-intensity performances, “with dynamics I’ve not seen since the likes of Therapy? … in the early nineties” (Louder Than War). […]

As we’re all in the pit of the so-called Dog Days of August, this week we’ll be spotlighting a classic band whose music always felt tailor-made for the steamy and oppressive heat that feels so prevalent this time of year: The Specials. Hailing from Coventry, England, the band rose to prominence in the late 70s […]

These final Summer days seem to be flying by, as it only seems like yesterday we were celebrating the start of August with some fresh releases. A week into the month, and the Caustic Factory is blowing smoke out of chimneys and revving up our machinery for an exhilarating New Music Friday. For this week, […]

The weird world of Wombo is a kaleidoscopic journey of sharp turns and surprising visions, a melting pot of influences with a cheeky cheshire-cat grin that coalesce into a trippy but infinite universe, a portal into their unique vantage point without limitation. Already committed to living outside the traditionally-heralded country sound of the music scene […]

Magic Nic was not born into a musical home. Magic Nic left the cold New England plateau chasing a sound he couldn’t name—finding pieces of it on the sticky stages and amongst broken amplifiers in Sydney’s Inner West. Cutting his teeth belting harmonies in garage-pop outfit Easy Street and transcending the astral plane with noise-rockers […]

From Thursday, July 31st through Sunday, August 3rd, the forest and fields of Happy Valley, Oregon’s Pendarvis Farm just outside the Portland city limits came alive for the 25th installment of Pickathon. This little music festival has become the trusted home for those looking for a unique and thoughtful experience. It’s a festival of discovery, […]

North Louisiana singer/songwriter Robert Finley has announced his eagerly awaited new album, Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya, arriving via Easy Eye Sound on Friday, October 10. Physical pre-orders/digital pre-saves are available now. Produced by longtime collaborator Dan Auerbach at his Easy Eye Sound Studios in Nashville, Finley’s fourth album for Easy Eye Sound sees Bernice, LA’s favorite son […]

Bounce legend Big Freedia has shifted gears, melding her Saturday night club sounds with her Sunday morning church influences. Pressing Onward, named after the Pressing Onward Baptist Church in her hometown of New Olreans, is a gospel-saturated offering that places huge choirs next to trap beats with interesting results.  Having joined a choir at the […]

New York-based indie alt-folk singer-songwriter Amy Jay’s songs are like plastic knives — pliable, yet cutting. Throughout the 10 songs on her new album, MNEMONICS (PRE-SAVE), Jay proves she knows how to wield them tenaciously. Titled to represent the mnemonic devices she birthed while “writing my inner monologue” during and outside of therapy sessions, these […]

Four years have passed since T. Hardy Morris — former member of Dead Confederate and Diamond Rugs — released his last critically acclaimed solo album, The Digital Age of Rome. He didn’t rush into a follow-up, but instead took his time, carefully considering what he wanted to express. The result is Artificial Tears, a record […]

Sick of It All is a remarkable alumnus of the New York City hardcore movement for several reasons. One is the longevity they’ve enjoyed, touring up until the summer of 2024, when frontman Lou Koller announced his diagnosis with an esophageal tumor, and releasing fresh LPs up until 2018. Another reason, and possibly the most […]

Halestorm has spent the last sixteen years honing its unique brand of hard rock, combining metal heaviness with classic rock riffing, powerful vocals, and radio-friendly pop-rock melodies. After five albums and dozens of great songs, the Pennsylvania rockers return with their most ambitious album yet. Everest has all the hallmarks of a Halestorm album — […]

Achieve Work-Life Balance Without Quitting Your Job! Discover how to go from burnout to balance without changing jobs. Tips and strategies for a healthier work-life integration right here. Feeling burnt out but not keen on the idea of changing your job? You’re not alone. Many of us face the challenge of finding balance in our […]

Before you touch a single setting or obsess over analytics, there’s a question most creators never ask: Does your content sound like you—or like everyone else?   Think of your social presence as an instrument. You wouldn’t perform with a guitar that’s out of tune, yet that’s exactly what happens when we chase trends without refining […]

Breaking Down Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Internet for Gaming   Satellite Internet 101  When you’re deep into an online match—whether you’re storming a point in Overwatch or surviving a late-game circle in Fortnite—the last thing you want isn’t a sniper or a sweatiest-of-the-sweaty opponent. It’s lag. The real enemy is a bad connection. […]

The Sam Siefert Ensemble Project is a large ensemble from Innsbruck (Austria), including 11 musicians. The sound of the ensemble is a mixture of different vibes, colors, and emotions. In the texts of their music, they deal with respecting each other and celebrating the differences among all people. Individualistic improvisation should give every member the […]

Tuxis Giant formed in 2015, when frontperson Matt O’Connor (they/them) holed up in a Vermont cabin to record the band’s self-titled debut. In the 10 years since, Tuxis Giant has evolved into an ever-changing beast, welcoming a rotating cast of bandmates from Boston’s DIY music scene. And while the sound has expanded from Here Comes […]

Like John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker before him, Hayes Carll has made a career out of blending mellow, infectious acoustic folk with sharp, often humorous portraits of everyday people. But on We’re Only Human, his 10th studio album, one of the first things you’ll notice is that Carll has turned that same wit inward, […]