It was kind of hard to go in to this without preconceptions. I’ve got a strong opinion on this band that not everyone agrees with.
Read moreBig Hush – “Spirit / Wholes” (Robotic Empire, 2017)
Big Hush hail from Washington DC – a city rich in musical history, with many bands owning a fervent DIY ethic and a tendency to
Read moreCell – Demo 7in (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
Fuck me. I was not expecting this. This is some bruising old school hardcore with a gnarled, crusty edge. Realistically I should have been passing
Read morePkew Pkew Pkew –+One re-issue (Side One Dummy, 2017)
This is a bizarrely rapid turnaround for a re-issue. This was originally released in 2016 as ‘s/t’. What we got here is the s/t album
Read moreOgikubo Station – s/t 12in (Asian Man Records, 2017)
You could make immediate mental leaps to The Evens (Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina, Dischord Records) as this is an duo comprised of someone that
Read moreRainer Maria – s/t (Polyvinyl, 2017)
For those unfamiliar, Rainer Maria are an indie-rock band that formed in the summer of 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin. Caithlin De Marrais, singer and bassist,
Read moreMarvelous Mark – Buzzin’ (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
Avid readers (assuming there are any) may remember with fondness (doubtful, but I’m open to the possibility) my review of Marvelous Mark’s debut LP, Crushin’
Read morePale Kids – Holy Mess 7″ (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
So I thought I had my thoughts together for this 7″ review. Thought I had it all sorted. A queer band from Durham – ace.
Read moreChotto Ghetto – Monstrosity (Asian Man Records, 2017)
To be honest, I’m feeling a bit confused. This feels like one of those albums I’m supposed to like, but oddly I just don’t get
Read moreDead Heavens – “Whatever Witch You Are” (Dine Alone Records, 2017)
Dead Heavens are a weird band. Somewhat of a super-group, led by Walter Schreifels (last seen by most fronting emo-rock heroes Rival Schools, but also
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