To really complete the Milwaukee “Frantic Repair” experience, you have to fuel up correctly, and for me, that means a trip to Palomino Bar. Now, in a past life, I would have dove headfirst into a bucket of their famous fried chicken without a second thought. But times change, and I’ve recently become something of […]
Hard Hearted Woman by Ora Cogan
Ora Cogan’s Hard Hearted Woman is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who wants to feel like a haunted orphan wandering through a neon-lit forest, which is, coincidentally exactly the vibe after a 20mg hike through the neighborhood. The album is a masterclass in “ethereal grit,” delivering vocals so smoky and reverb-drenched that you’ll start wondering […]
Comme un Poignard by Faucheuse
It’s Friday morning, which means I’m currently staring at the clock and calculating the exact trajectory of the Hamms avalanche about to hit my liver. Since I’ve committed to drinking 80% of my weekly beer intake in the next few hours, I figured I should probably listen to something that sounds the way a Friday […]
Everything Is Beginning to End by Known Moons
Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist Andrew James, a veteran of the Milwaukee scene known for his work in Paper Holland and Flat Teeth, Known Moons has quickly established a signature sound that seamlessly blends bouncy alternative-indie rock with lush dream pop. The project’s aesthetic is further elevated by the striking cover art created by Harrison […]
The Cords by The Cords
Coming out of the small seaside town of Inverkip, Scotland, sisters Grace and Eva Tedeschi have delivered a shot of pure melodic adrenaline with their debut self-titled LP. Released via the taste-making heights of Skep Wax and Slumberland, The Cords is a masterclass in jangle-pop that feels like a sunbeam cutting through a cloudy West […]
Uni Boys by Uni Boys
If you’re looking for the sonic equivalent of a leather jacket that actually fits and doesn’t smell like a thrift store basement, look no further than the self-titled masterpiece from Los Angeles, California’s Uni Boys. These guys have managed to resurrect the ghost of 1979 power pop without making it feel like a tacky séance… […]
Clearly Cursed by PONY
Look, life is clearly a series of cosmic jokes, and PONY’s third album, Clearly Cursed, is the perfect soundtrack for when the universe decides to point and laugh at you. This record is easily one of my favorites of the year so far, mostly because it manages to wrap absolute existential dread in a layer […]
Payload by The Arrivals
After fifteen years of radio silence that felt more like a prison sentence for the Midwest punk scene, The Arrivals have finally dropped ‘Payload‘, and it hits with the subtle grace of a brick through your apartment window. Released on Recess Records, this isn’t just a nostalgia trip for aging scenesters; it’s a snarling, sophisticated […]
Warmer Than Gold by GUV
Ben Cook (the man formerly known as Young Guv) suddenly stopped flooding your Bandcamp feed with double albums, the answer is finally here: he was busy reinventing himself as a Britpop deity who somehow sounds more British than the actual British. Released a little over a month ago on Run For Cover Records, Warmer Than […]
Borrowed Time by Mod Lang
In a world where most bands treat their debut like a sacred text, Detroit’s Mod Lang seems to have approached their latest release, ‘Borrowed Time’ with the breezy confidence of someone who just found a twenty-dollar bill in a pair of old jeans. This record is a masterclass in making the “not trying too hard” […]