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Pixies – (Jane) The Night the Zombies Came – Music Stream

October 30, 2024

Frank Black Francis can still write a weird, affecting tune. It’s folky, ethereal, and probably the best offering from new record, The Night the Zombies Came.

The Pinky Rings – Hear Me Out – Music Stream

September 29, 2024

Punk girls, pissed off about identity, the future, and their seemingly tenuous place in it, yeah, that would be the Pinky Rings from Austin, Texas.

GEL – Persona – Review

September 25, 2024

The band wastes little time getting down on EP Persona, a sub-13-minute shot of hardcore. The recording flies by.

John Davis – The Future – Music Stream

September 23, 2024

“The Future” was the first of three singles released ahead of Superdrag singer John Davis’ new solo record, JINX. The shoegaze element beats out the pop.

Redd Kross – Redd Kross – Review

September 4, 2024

Guitars abound on this release, and some of does cross over into metal/hard rock territory, but the licks are so buttressed with sugar, you may not notice.

Standby – All For Nothing – Review

August 18, 2024

The novelty of teenagers producing quality music is part of the charm, but the fact that it is pretty good in a sea full of suck is the bigger headline.

Bodega – Our Brand Could Be Yr Life – Review

June 30, 2024

Hozie can write hooks that are immediately catchy. “Stain Gaze” features almost Dinosaur Jr.-level guitars. It’s like I’m listening to the Flaming Lips or something.

The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker- Review

June 23, 2024

This record reeks of trying too hard. I wish the band would do more of what it’s actually good at: writing semi-psychedelic rock songs with hooks.

McGuigan – Wombnuke – Review

June 19, 2024

For a guy who’s just starting out, McGuigan trades in some pretty sophisticated sounds, or at least mostly tasteful ones.

The Jesus and Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes – Review

June 12, 2024

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s first record in seven years, Glasgow Eyes, shows the band, as usual, mired in the nihilist muck, but evolving somewhat.