Like any shit-kicking dickhead from the Lone Star State, I’ve been known to take some small pride in the fact that, whatever the state’s numerous deficiencies may be, Texas is, and always shall be, “Bigger Than France.” For those of you who don’t already know, this slogan is emblazoned on bumper stickers and t-shirts, which […]
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 […]
mop by mop
The self-titled debut from Brooklyn’s own mop is exactly what happens when you decide that “pretending everything is fine” is far too much cardiovascular exercise. Fronted by Laura Jean Anderson, this record is a gloriously mossy descent into the kind of 90s-coded grunge that makes you want to buy a flannel shirt just so you […]
Bitch Creek by Bitch Creek
Bitch Creek‘s self-titled debut is a great representation of five best friends manifesting a vivid reverie into a fiddle-heavy reality. Born from a chance meeting at a local haunt and solidified during a bonding trip to Ireland, this album is a masterclass in “dark folk” that feels more like a warm hug than a spooky […]