Garage Popsters Bark Get ‘Loud’
Mississippi husband-and-wife duo Bark offer up power pop filtered through a hazy lens of distortion on Loud, their most fully realized work yet.
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Stretch Panic Romp Through Spooky Subjects on ‘Glitter and Gore’
Stretch Panic’s Glitter and Gore is a delightful romp through all manner of spooky subjects. Vampires, witches, and zombies get their time in the spotlight, and it’s set to upbeat, catchy rock.
Kiwi Jr.’s Debut ‘Football Money’ Is an Indie Pop Gem
Kiwi Jr.'s Football Money is a jangly, sugar-coated, charming debut album destined to be cherished by indie pop/rock fans of all stripes.
Nikki & the Phantom Callers Tell Story of “Prodigal Daughter” (premiere)
Atlanta outfit Nikki & the Phantom Callers makes you wanna break out your transistor radio with new tune, "Prodigal Daughter".
Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Face the World Staring Straight Forward on ‘Arthur Buck’
An unexpected collaboration between Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck produces a great summer record of noisy, dark garage-pop.
Proud Parents Touch on Classic Alternative Sounds on Self-Titled Album (album stream)
Wisconsin collective Proud Parents excites with a sound that's vintage 1987 on their debut album.
The Regrettes + Destroy Boys: Governors Ball After Dark
The Regrettes' show was a safe space for young punks and riot grrrls to let loose.
Swimming With Bears Hook Listeners With “French Girls” Lyric Video (premiere)
Already climbing at radio, Austin unit Swimming With Bears gives listeners a chance to look while they listen on "French Girls".
Hinds Polish Up Their Sound on ‘I Don’t Run’ Just Enough Without Losing the Raw Feeling
Madrid-based garage rockers Hinds pull away from their lo-fi roots just a little bit to deliver a fun, versatile second album with I Don't Run.
Colatura Sounds Depression Alarm With “Afraid” (premiere)
Drawing on a range of influences from '50s female-fronted outfits to Manchester post-punk and all manner of noisy things, Colatura sounds both of and out of its time.
The Prefab Messiahs – “Psychsploitation” (video) (premiere)
Put down your phone, turn on your mind, relax and float down the river of time with veteran underground band.
IAN SWEET: Shapeshifter
While Shapeshifter phases in and out of being great, the musical ability and connection between the band members is undeniably strong.