The Cle Elum – Guided by Guided by Voices – Music Stream May 3, 2026 The cleverly titled “Guided by Guided by Voices” is poppy and punky, with singer Ian Lee recalling Kody Templeman of Teenage Bottlerocket.
Beck – Ride Lonesome – Music Stream April 26, 2026 “Ride Lonesome” is not awful. Mellow, acoustic, introspective, countryish. And he’s got the cash to make a beautiful video.
King Tuff – Twisted on a Train – Music Stream February 25, 2026 Guitar rock for the indie set. Full of ’70s pre-EVH ax work and a riff that grabs you. It wouldn’t be out of place on the Dazed and Confused soundtrack.
Sweatmaster – More! – Music Stream February 15, 2026 With ample cowbell, Sweatmaster return after a 15 year hiatus, and have lost none of their tightly-coiled danger. Finnish garage rock at its finest.
Kreator – Krushers of the World – Music Stream February 4, 2026 Tuned low and mean, the dystopian verses march through a simple, chugging riff, with Mille Petrozza’s unmistakable snarl remaining defiant.
Death Cult – Resurrection Joe (Live) – Music Stream February 1, 2026 The rhythm section rocks as Duffy solos and shimmers, and Astbury lets out a few “whew!”s and “whoa!”s, just like his rock god ’80s incarnation.
Silk Daisys – Haunted House – Music Stream October 12, 2025 It’s dreamy, it’s gauzy, and for a haunt, it’s a pretty friendly one.
Kitchen Lover – There Goes My Brains – Music Stream September 7, 2025 If they were around back then, you might’ve seen them opening for the Cramps or Johnny Thunders.
Bodega/Nodega – Quantify – Music Stream August 31, 2025 Since the band has talent, no matter their sociopolitical views or what they call themselves (Nodega, in this case), both the EP and single are good.
Cracked Mirror Club – Dead End – Music Stream August 24, 2025 Cracked Mirror Club is a one-man show, and this 24-year-old bedroom artist sounds like a bored goth. Or maybe an indie-rock Alan Parsons.