Straw Man Army, a DIY post-punk duo hailing from New York, has garnered attention with their latest album, Earthworks, released on November 15, 2024. This album marks the culmination of a trilogy that began with their debut, Age of Exile, in 2020, and continued with their sophomore effort, SOS. The album Earthworks estimated for its unique sound and lyrical depth, noting that it subverts expectations while still resonating strongly on […]
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, the iconic post-rock greats’ known for their expansive soundscapes and atmospheric intensity, has returned with a new single, "GREY RUBBLE – GREEN SHOOTS." The album's title, "NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD," suggests a thematic connection to the current state of the world, perhaps exploring themes of loss, resilience, and the human nature. "GREY RUBBLE – GREEN SHOOTS" is a powerful return from Godspeed […]
Rab-Rab Press is pleased to announce the initial volume of ULTRA-RED: A Journal of Militant Sound Inquiry, edited by the international sound art and popular education collective, Ultra-red. The journal investigates movement-based listening practices that take the forms of militant inquiry and political education. In the words of Ultra-red, “No movement without listening!” The first issue of ULTRA-RED examines “conjunctural analysis,” or “naming the moment,” as a practice of collective […]
Canadian art-punks Crack Cloud anounced their new album. After years of self-released, critically acclaimed work, they've decided to sign with indie label Jagjaguwar for their upcoming third album "Red Mile", set for release on July 26. The lead single, "Blue Kite," is a exploration that reflects Crack Cloud's unique genre-bending approach. Described as a blend of "phlegmatic proto-punk" and "synthy new wave" style, the track sounds like a fresh take […]
ELECTRIFICATION OF A CITY by Korab Krasniqi – In 2017 I started a project in which I documented the memory landscape of Kosovo. I traveled through and through the geography of Kosovo and captured a multitude of memorial sites. This journey culminated in an online resource platform and a photo monography mapping and showcasing the diverse natures of remembrance in Kosovo, exploring a multitude of historical episodes. In 2021–2022, working […]
I started Radix Tenebris to showcase albums that give you a nostalgic feeling while having a retrospective. This week’s albums continue the journey into the abyss of deep melancholic sounds. Each track serves as a haunting echo of memories long past, evoking emotions that linger in the shadows of the mind. From ethereal ambience to somber melodies, these albums immerse listeners in a realm where time seems to stand still, […]
Punk Revivalists Vännäs Kasino Repress Their Debut Album on Red Vinyl Attention all fans of Masshysteri, and The Vicious! Cult heroes Vännäs Kasino are reissuing their self-titled debut album on limited edition red vinyl, featuring fresh artwork to tantalize your eyeballs and the same blistering punk rock to ignite your soul. This Scandinavian supergroup, featuring the tireless Dennis Lyxzén (Refused, INVSN, Fake Names, The (International) Noise Conspiracy), Sara Almgren (The […]
Cleveland's Knowso for sure have been among the most idiosyncratic and memorable groups of the past couple years. Their newest full length shows them at the height of their strength once again, their amalgamation of post punk, noise- and math rock still coming across just as quirky and whimsical as it is tight, rigid and angular all the same, combining a seemingly procedural and efficient, mathematical approach with an amount […]
Cambridgeshire based punks The Baby Seals have a new single out that needs to be heard. "Mild Misogynist" hits this fantastic middle ground between a more classic punk style and the more newfangled dance-friendly punk. The song grooves insanely hard and is layered in fuzz, but it's just a song that makes you want to bop around. It's a biting and aggressive song, but does so with a great mocking […]
