Don't Quit Your Day Job, Brother Wayne: MC5 and 'The Hard Stuff'
This rock memoir reads like Kramer set up an AA meeting and then didn't want to stand up and give his share.
07 Aug 2018
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Spider Bags Climb to New Heights of Unbridled Fury on 'Someday Everything Will Be Fine'
Someday Everything Will Be Fine is the best album yet from Spider Bags. It's an effort that pays loving homage to Dinosaur Jr. and other assorted acts that influenced their lurching brand of guitar-fueled madness.
03 Aug 2018
Sonny Falls Examines Addiction With "Flies" (premiere)
Chicago band Sonny Falls tackles issues related to substance abuse and the damage done by it on "Flies".
30 Jul 2018
Nikki & the Phantom Callers Tell Story of "Prodigal Daughter" (premiere)
Atlanta outfit Nikki & the Phantom Callers makes you wanna break out your transistor radio with new tune, "Prodigal Daughter".
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19 Jul 2018
The Silhouette Era Let Their Hearts Lead the Way on New EP (premiere)
The Silhouette Era's self-titled EP celebrates the joy, anxiety and unpredictability of new love with hook filled blasts of summery, indie rock.
21 Jun 2018
Rock Duo Royal Blood Lay Heavy Riffs on Brooklyn
Royal Blood's two sold-out NYC shows were still a blast in spite of their bassist's injured foot.
20 Jun 2018
The Buttertones Are Unafraid of Taking Chances on 'Midnight in a Moonless Dream'
The Buttertones' latest album, Midnight in a Moonless Dream, is in part a reaffirmation of their combined strengths and also a well-considered step forward.
08 Jun 2018
King Tuff’s Song Crafting Has Never Been Stronger Than on 'The Other'
King Tuff's nihilistic tendencies overshadow the confusingly hopeful tone he was attempting on The Other.
21 May 2018
Swimming With Bears Hook Listeners With "French Girls" Lyric Video (premiere)
Already climbing at radio, Austin unit Swimming With Bears gives listeners a chance to look while they listen on "French Girls".
03 May 2018
Damn Jackals Get Dangerous With "Crooked Castle" (premiere)
Brooklyn quintet Damn Jackals give us the shivers on "Crooked Castle" from upcoming their full-length.
27 Apr 2018
Arthur Alexander Proclaims, "(She Got Me) Wang Dang Doodle"! (premiere)
Former Poppees/Sorrows man Arthur Alexander emerges with first-ever solo album, One Bar Left and corker of a new single.
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26 Apr 2018
Hinds Polish Up Their Sound on 'I Don't Run' Just Enough Without Losing the Raw Feeling
Madrid-based garage rockers Hinds pull away from their lo-fi roots just a little bit to deliver a fun, versatile second album with I Don't Run.
24 Apr 2018
The Buttertones - "Baby C4" (premiere)
The first single from the Buttertone's latest album, Midnight in a Moonless Dream, is a blast of fresh plastic.
06 Apr 2018
The Messenger Birds Serve Up Rumbling Commentary on "Self Destruct" (premiere)
Garage-blues duo Messenger Birds offers a biting and ominous perspective on America's sociopolitical landscape with "Self Destruct".
03 Apr 2018
Albert Hammond Jr. Sets High Water Marks on 'Francis Trouble'
The Strokes' guitarist continues his solo career renaissance with an album as focused and sharp as anything he's ever produced.
29 Mar 2018
Jeff Rosenstock's 'POST-' Is an Important Journey Into America's Broken Society
Jeff Rosenstock's POST- is a frustrating, yet important, journey into American society to be sure, but its eventual optimism makes it worth remembering in the current soundtrack of our country trying to make a change.
20 Mar 2018
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