Sprints’ ‘Letter to Self’ Is a Powerful Reflection
Sprints’ lyrics are sharp and direct and their musicianship provides tension and release across all 11 songs, which have a hooky rawness that is addictive.
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Mudhoney’s ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’ Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
Sub Pop gives loving, reverent treatment to Mudhoney’s sophomore album. Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge celebrates its 30th birthday.
Pottery Take Us Deep Into the Funky and Absurd on ‘Welcome to Bobby’s Motel’
With Welcome to Bobby's Motel, Pottery have crafted songs to cleanse your musical pallet and keep you firmly on the tips of your toes.
From Punk Fury to Mariachi Cries, the Bronx Make Mexican Style Their Own
Los Angeles punk rockers the Bronx morph into Mariachi El Bronx for Musica Muerta, which is a whole world of fun and well made too.
The Chats’ ‘High Risk Behaviour’ Screams Hilarious Attitude
Fast and funny, the Chats' "dumb" punk record, High Risk Behavior, is smarter and more interesting than anything Muse has ever done.
Grrrl Gang’s ‘Here to Stay!’ Is a Tremendous Rejection of Cultural Conformity
While Here to Stay! points to their Riot Grrrl and indie-pop influences, Grrrl Gang methodically transcend redundancy to chisel a concrete space for themselves.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring Return with ‘All in Good Time’
Australian garage rockers Eddy Current Suppression Ring return after nine years with a surprise album, but the excitement doesn't last too long.
Guitar Wolf Is Still Loud and Fast and Hungry in ‘Love and Jett’
Guitar Wolf, Japan's answer to the Ramones, has proudly kept their shtick going for 32 years, and the ravenous pack doesn't let up in their latest, Love and Jett.
Reigning Sound’s ‘Abdication… For Your Love’ Gets a Welcome Reissue
Reigning Sound's 2011 album, Abdication... For Your Love, reissued on Merge, is a tour de force of grassroots rock and soul.
Ron Gallo Celebrates a ‘Stardust Birthday Party’ by Being in the Now
Ron Gallo has discovered the secret to happiness even though he struggles to behave accordingly. It's simple: just be in the present moment.
The Regrettes + Destroy Boys: Governors Ball After Dark
The Regrettes' show was a safe space for young punks and riot grrrls to let loose.
Kate Nash Examines Life’s Troubles on the Super Poppy ‘Yesterday Was Forever’
Kate Nash's fourth album is deep and introspective, welding personal lyrics and experiences to pop sensibilities on an uneven, yet still enjoyable collection of tracks.