Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1 by The Deslondes
The magic of this record lies in how the band passes the microphone around like a flask of good bourbon, giving every track its own distinct flavor. “The World Beyond” hits you right in the nostalgic feels with a groove so smooth it could convince a cat to take a bath, perfectly capturing that universal […]
Greetings From Hell by Crocodiles
The indie rock veterans Crocodiles are back with their ninth studio album, ‘Greetings from Hell’, and it turns out that hell is actually a fantastic, upbeat garage-pop party. Released via Wild Honey Records, this 10-track, 32-minute collection trades away their old gritty noise-rock distortions for crisp, massive hooks and pure power-pop energy. Core members Brandon […]
Sweet Gravity EP by Snowcuffs
The new EP ‘Sweet Gravity‘ by Chicago’s Snowcuffs is one of the best EPs I’ve heard in a while in dream pop/ shoegaze, as it perfectly captures a lush, layered wall of sound that feels both nostalgic and thrillingly alive. Having just caught most of their kick ass set live last Friday, May 15th, at […]
Preservers of The Pearl by Daniel Romano’s Outfit
OK, so for some reason I have spoken with about 20 of you here in Milwaukee at bars and at shows over the past couple months who said that you had never heard of this album, and I told you I would now have to give it a review on OKR… so here ya go!! […]
Green World Image by Telehealth
‘Green World Image‘ by Telehealth is your musical remedy if you’ve been doom-scrolling through social media, wishing your daily dose of “end of the world” was more danceable. Telehealth caught me off-guard and smacked me in the face with this exciting new take on the sterile corporate jargon of our modern, hyper-capitalist world, and they […]
Johnny Dynamite by Johnny Dynamite
Johnny Dynamite by Johnny Dynamite (aka John Morisi) is a brilliant post-punk and synth-pop record released through Born Losers Records. This self-titled album successfully fuses the moody, atmospheric guitar textures of early alternative music with the unapologetic, stadium-sized electronic production of modern indie pop. Across the entire tracklist, the production delivers a consistent balance of […]
Arizona by Trimmo
Trimmo, a brilliant indie outfit out of San Francisco, recently dropped a 16-track behemoth titled ‘Arizona’ that proves you do not actually need to visit the desert to make an album named after it. Released on April 17, 2026, the record is a wonderfully weird cocktail of experimental pop and indie sensibilities that manages to […]
Leaves To The Sun by Gawshock
Helmed by Huntsville, Alabama’s own David Broome, Gawshock’s new release ‘Leaves to the Sun‘ is an 11-track collection of lo-fi slacker rock and bedroom pop that is so breezy and short that it practically flies by before you even have time to contemplate life’s mysteries. Broome expertly balances bittersweet, jangly melodies with a homespun charm […]
Highway Sex Shop BY Strapped
The Chicago-based noise rock outfit Strapped has officially unleashed their highly anticipated album, ‘Highway Sex Shop,’ delivering a fucking kick ass high-energy garage noise punk that kicks you in the head and has you coming back for more. This 14-track record clocks in at just over 31 minutes of pure, unadulterated adrenaline for your ears. […]
Softest Attack by Prism Shores
Prism Shores’ ‘Softest Attack‘, their third LP, is a sharp blend of ’90s power pop and shoegaze shimmer. The Montreal quartet nails a specific, sun-soaked warmth, loading their songs with enough fuzzy guitar jangle to satisfy any gearhead. The music hits with a heavy but comforting intensity, making the album’s title make total sense right […]