Guided by Voices’ Latest Continues Their Hot Streak
Indie rock institution Guided by Voices’ Crawlspace of the Pantheon is another winning chapter in a late-career run of high-quality releases.
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Jack White Is Rewiring Rock
Jack White is not saving rock ‘n’ roll in 2026: he is maintaining it; anchoring music in place instead of letting it drift through networks.
Detroit 1967: From Uprising to Amplification
The 1967 Detroit Uprising did not create the music that followed; it clarified it by stripping away ambiguity, making it harder to ignore what was already there.
Steppin’ Out: The Roots of Garage Rock 1963-1965
Steppin’ Out: The Roots of Garage Rock 1963-1965 immediately becomes an efficient, economical alternative to all kinds of crate-digging and online scouring.
A Conversation with Guided By Voices’ Robert Pollard
The Guided By Voices machine is as well-oiled as they come, but Robert Pollard attributes quality and consistency to chemistry.
SPRINTS’ New LP ‘Swimming’ Reaches for the Stars
SPRINTS remain emotive but more polished and reflective, questioning rather than acting—though often admitting defeat as the songs grow louder.
Shitbaby Mammals Play with Expectations on ‘Godspeed’
Shitbaby Mammals’ Godspeed is packed with scrappy riffs, goofy lyrics, and unexpected moments of emotional resonance.
Ty Segall Harnesses His Power on ‘Possession’
Ty Segall displays a new level of maturity that seeks to harness the power of his craft, proving that killer riffs can be enjoyable without being polarizing.
Jack White Electrifies with Brilliant Vintage Blues Mojo
Jack White is like a sonic preacher testifying with his message of blues rock power and the congregation is delighted to receive such a cathartic musical blessing.
Rodeo Boys’ Queer Blue-Collar Rock Is Essential Listening
If you’re looking for an excellent rock record to blast during summer that might provoke profound thoughts as the night progresses, Rodeo Boys have you covered
Rodeo Boys Discuss Rural Queer Blue Collar Life and ‘Junior’
Rodeo Boys show “the quiet rebellion of a queer, blue-collar heart”. Junior mixes revenge anthems and tales of queer love and identity.
Liverpool’s Courting Successfully Try Some New Ideas
Despite a title nearly as long as the record itself, Courting’s ambitious attempts to stretch beyond basic guitar rock pay off richly on their third album.