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Stanley Simmons – Body Down – Music Stream

January 4, 2026

A folky, Crosby, Stills & Nash-like tune that deals with the metaphysics of death, and features a mix of acoustic and electric guitars. The harmonies are the stars here.

Alternative for the Masses: The ’90s Alt-Rock Revolution – An Oral History – Review

December 23, 2025

We hear from artists involved in the underground/college rock scene and the later alternative rock explosion it led to. Not everyone will talk, that’s how it is.

Sugar – House of Dead Memories – Music Stream

October 19, 2025

The song features Mould’s distinct plangent baritone and, of course, muscular guitars. There is melody here, but this sounds more like a well-produced sketch.

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.

Thurston Moore – Temptation Inside Your Heart – Music Stream

October 6, 2025

Former Sonic Youth leader Thurston Moore covers the Velvet Underground rarity “Temptation Inside Your Heart” on the birthday of VU guitarist Sterling Morrison.

Prayer Group – Strawberry – Review

September 28, 2025

Noise rock antecedent Swans are a benchmark for unease, and also it reminds one of the more godless moments of Sonic Youth. The antithesis of easy listening.

Case Oats – Last Missouri Exit – Review

September 21, 2025

Case Oats is an alt-country band with lived-in songs featuring singer/guitarist Casey Gomez Walker and fiancé Spencer Tweedy (Jeff’s son) on drums.

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.