Indie/Alternative Review – Page 11

King Tuff – Review

July 9, 2012

Garagey rock, recorded in Detroit, vocals that start mirror-staring introspection and wind up howling catchily over swaggering guitar and thumping beats.

Brothers of Brazil – On My Way – Review

July 2, 2012

Two brothers from Brazil who include some punk rock showmanship, some ’80s new wave smooth vocals, with samba and synths and ol’ timey rock’n’roll thrown in.

The Dandy Warhols – This Machine – Review

July 1, 2012

The album’s first single is a dark, mellow number, less reaching than The Kink’s classic “Alcohol,” but just as roomy, heartfelt, and simply beautiful.

The All-American Rejects – Kids In The Street – Review

July 1, 2012

From power pop swagger to synthpop dance to throat-catching sobbers, The All-American Rejects have still got it by the boatload.

Tallhart – Bloodlines – Review

July 1, 2012

Tampa-based Tallhart are the first band released by Say Anything’s Max Bemis’ Rory Records through Equal Vision. And it doesn’t sound like Say Anything.

Reptar – Body Faucet – Review

July 1, 2012

Athens, GA’s bright and shiny college rock is alive and well with enthusiastic indie kids like Reptar.

Retribution Gospel Choir – The Revolution – Review

July 1, 2012

This four-song EP is classic, anthemic rock with power pop sensibilities.

Hot Water Music – Exister – Review

July 1, 2012

Nearly 20 years in and Hot Water Music still knows how to roll up their sleeves and grind out some punk-flavored rock with the best of them.

Matt Skiba and the Sekrets – Babylon – Review

June 1, 2012

Matt Skiba has a history of making great punk pop as frontman of Alkaline Trio, so it should come as no surprise that his winning streak continues on Babylon.

Simon Spire – No Solid Ground – Review

May 15, 2012

New Zealand’s Simon Spire brings the wide-eyed pop on the No Solid Ground EP. Like Death Cab for Cutie without any of the frowns.