Punk Hybrids: Back in the Garage
Punk's idea(l)s may have been fostered in Art schools, but its musical foundations were cultivated in garages.
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Brits in Hot Weather #15
This time we have shadowy, soulful house with a UK garage twist in the form of Quiet Man X Joy Anonymous, stuttering funk from Skinny Pelembe, downtempo synthpop from CC Honeymoon, fiery punk 'n' roll from Eyesore & the Jinx, and glam-infused psychedelia from Benedict Benjamin.
‘Garage’: A Visually and Intellectually Rich Study of a Seemingly Blank Space
Olivia Erlanger and Luis Ortega Govela's Garage challenges the beguiling, energizing, and yet limiting power of the garage in America as a symbol of escape and reinvention.
Dutch DJ Martyn Creates a Lasting Testament to Survival with ‘Voids’
Martyn's Voids is reflective of an artist who has survived a life-changing trauma and, in doing so, visited the very darkest places a mind can go.
Benin City’s ‘Last Night’ Is One of the Most Accomplished, Hook-Laden, Diverse Albums of the Year
Benin City's Last Night is not only the perfect soundtrack for one monumental night out, but it's also the soundtrack to the entire formative clubbing years.
Craig David’s ‘The Time Is Now’ Is Fine but Forgettable
The Time Is Now feels remarkably lightweight, in the best and the worst of senses. It is a very easy album to like, in that there's very little anger or melancholy or negativity to be found.
Coco Hames: Coco Hames
Imagine Dusty Springfield joining a country-fried indie garage band and you’ve got the general idea what you’re in for on Coco Hames’ beautiful, soaring debut solo album.
Menace Beach: Lemon Memory
Menace Beach return with their sophomore effort, Lemon Memory, with their ‘cool’ intact and some new tricks.
WOMPS: Our Fertile Forever
WOMPS pay homage to the stylings of some modern legends on their debut album.
Lee Bannon: Pattern of Excel
On his latest album, left-field garage producer Lee Bannon emphasizes his true sonic passions with moody ambient pieces and glitchy soundscapes.
Davila 666: Pocos Años, Muchos Daños
You're aware that they could defect into another sound at any moment.
The Rickaneers: Ghost Town EP
From ‘60s garage to ‘70s glam to ‘90s grunge, the band distinctly has its own sound, and that can be heard on their sophomore EP, Ghost Town.