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… […]
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 […]