Since their formation in the aftermath of Ian Curtis‘ suicide over 35 years ago, there has been much ink spilled throughout New Order’s history, so delving deeply into their backstory is largely unnecessary; however, what I will say […]
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New Audio: New Order’s “Restless” is a Subtle Refinement of Their Beloved Sound
Since their formation in the aftermath of Ian Curtis‘ suicide 35 years ago, there has been much ink spilled throughout New Order’s history, so getting into their backstory is largely unnecessary for most; however, what […]
Over the course of the release of an EP or an album, it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that you may come across multiple singles from a particular act around here. Now, if you’ve been frequenting […]
Although the Athens, GA-based quartet Pinecones are a relatively new band, the band has actually been more than a decade in the works as each of the band’s members, Bo Orr (vocals, guitar), Ben Salle […]
Comprised of Kerry Alexander (vocals, guitar), Chris Hoge (drums) and Noah Boswell (bass), the Minneapolis, MN-based trio Bad Bad Hats’ debut full-length effort, Psychic Reader was produced by Brett Bullion, best known for his work […]
If there are only a couple of things you about me that you had to take away from this site it’s probably this – I’m an obsessive fan of The Verve, who I caught live […]
Comprised of long-time friends, Jason Yarger, Jake Goldstein, Jacob Munk, Gregory Horne, Kevin Grimmett, and Joey Anderson, the Los Angeles, CA-based sextet Hunny’s sound draws from 1980s post-punk and an undying love of Prince. Within […]
Single Review: Shovels “Car Yards”
Comprised of Michael Beach (guitar, vocals), Adam Camilleri (bass) and Peter Warden (drums), the trio of Shovels are split between Melbourne, Australia and San Francisco and with the the release of their self-titled debut, the […]
Ryan White, an American expat living in Vienna, Austria had been toying with the idea of taking Spaghetti Western influences and mixing it with his own songwriting for several years. Early last year, while sitting […]
Although they have been receiving quite a bit of attention across the blogosphere this year for the release of their self-titled full-length debut and were officially formed back in 2012, the Calgary, Alberta-based quartet of […]
San Francisco has long been known as the spiritual and physical home of a collective of hippies, weirdos, freaks and a particular brand of grungy psych rock; however, similar to New York, the Bay Area […]
Metz’s 2012 self-titled debut was released to critical praise across the blogosphere and put the Toronto-based band on the international map for a brand of post-punk that would remind some listeners of Nirvana’s Bleach and […]
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Julie Campbell writes, records and performs under the moniker of LoneLady, and her forthcoming sophomore effort Hinterland reportedly continues Campbell’s fascination with post-industrial ruin. “Bunkerpop,” the latest single off Hinterland conjures a variety of things including – […]
Although they officially formed in 2012 and are comprised of Matt Flegel (bass, vocals), Scott Munro (guitar), Daniel Christiansen (guitar) and Mike Wallace (drums), the up-and-coming Calgary, Alberta-based post-punk/indie rock quartet of Viet Cong can trace their origins to […]
Huw Gwynfryn Evans writes, records and performs under the moniker of H. Hawkilne and along with producer and long-term collaborator Cate le Bon released two albums 2010’s A Cup of Salt and 2011’s The Strange Uses of Ox Gall. But […]