L.A. Fastlife traverses the garage, proto-punk, and rock superhighway both at a most intense rate of speed and at times lumbering, their vehicle shedding dirt and ice like an east coast punk comet. The first track “Trends” crawls along through … Continued
This is the type of band that you’d be pleased to stumble upon at a basement show anywhere in the Midwest and beyond. The songs on this latest release have a multitude of hooks in the great pop punk tradition, … Continued
Chicago’s Jen & The Dots opens their self-titled debut with “Greta Garbo”, a song whose poppy hook ironically refers to the melancholic twentieth century actress, the music pulling you along on a mellow surfy journey reminiscent of 60s pre-punk and … Continued
YeeHaw, new VoirVoir, their first new release in four years! Based out of Bethlehem, VoirVoir has an ethereal indie rock vibe. Vocal melodies swell in and out of a steady drum beat. The guitars alternate between single notes and heavy … Continued
“You’re an asswhole but I am too” These five quick tunes were written and recorded on New Years Day in Fargo, North Dakota. It sounds like it too, that’s a dang good thing for fans of lofi rock n roll. … Continued
Wild Honey Collective does exactly what they set out of to do, which is, amass a solid collection of front porch jams for the warmer days ahead. Or the longing for those days in the meantime. Stylistically, we’re treated to … Continued
I dig short songs, Dxtr Spits, and short albums, I like how the artist gets to the point, shares their main idea, then moves on. This an enjoyable new audiovisual release from Chicago based, Dxtr Spits, along with Brizzy Danks. … Continued
City Ghost is one of those bands that make me miss concerts more than most. Their energy is infectious, their sound is familiar yet new, and their angst is PALPABLE. Salt Lake City’s City Ghost just released a new 6-song … Continued
Jake Simmons from Kalamazoo chatted with Brad and Tim (YouTube video below). Jakes Simmons and the Little Ghosts have been playing foot stomping rock and roll throughout Michigan and the midwest for over ten years. Jake’s songs hit that special … Continued
The label “psychedelic” may be tossed around too often for it to mean much, but this record certainly gives a nod to the grand tradition of rock that doesn’t care much for boundaries. The songs here can vary from acoustic-driven … Continued