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 […]
Sergei Eisenstein’s Battleship Potemkin is a landmark in early cinema, a 1925 silent film of epic scale and ambition, which chronicles a late Tsarist-era mutiny aboard ship that strikes a chord and ignites a full-scale rebellion in the port city of Russia. It is well worth watching, if only for the stunning “Odessa steps” sequence, where the Tsar’s army ruthlessly guns down civilians in sympathy with the striking sailors. The images of […]
Civic have released an incredible new debut album called, New Vietnam, now available on vinyl. This album contains the original songs, but also features a collection of early songs that were originally released between 2018 and 2019, plus a completely new and special version of "New Vietnam" that was recorded live by 3PBS (Melbourne radio). If you've never heard of CIVIC or their debut EP, then this masterpiece represents some […]
Brittany Howard has shared the second single, “Red Flags,” from her forthcoming album WHAT NOW. Her hotly anticipated second solo album (and first under Island Records) will be released on February 2, 2024. On “Red Flags,” Howard offers up a gloriously brooding reflection on love’s darker dimensions, echoing the stormy intensity of her emotional state by continually pulling the track into unique new directions. “In my past relationships, I’ve had a tendency […]
Scratchy Portland post-punks COLLATE deliver their second LP after about five years and a string of excellent EPs. And despite what’s felt like an eternity passing since we last heard from them (2021’s “Medicine / Genesis Fatigue” 7″), they pick up pretty much where they left off. Generative Systems opens with a bass-forward minimal post-punk number that’s equal parts GANG OF FOUR, the CONTORTIONS, and ROSA YEMEN. It’s energetic without being […]
According to a Facebook post, "Machine with a Dream" is Savoir Faire's "... anthem for women's reproductive rights." The gravity of the topic is reflected in the song. It still has the indie rock guitar heavy with nostalgia sound that we love from the Boston artist, but "Machine with a Dream" has an unexpected 1960's futuristic sound to it, like it could be from a science fiction movie from that […]
The album Colony by Tv Cult was released by Flight 13. This captivating album features a unique blend of electronic and alternative rock, creating a mesmerizing sonic experience for listeners. Colony takes listeners on a journey through a dystopian world, with each track offering a glimpse into the dark and mysterious universe created by Tv Cult. The album seamlessly combines haunting melodies, pulsating beats, and thought-provoking lyrics to create an […]
We haven't heard any solo music from Stereolab founder and singer Laetitia Sadier, since 2016, but luckily that has changed. The indie legend just released a new single off an upcoming album, and fans will be delighted with "Une Autre Attente." Sure, the song sounds a bit like Stereolab, which is to be expected, but "Une Autre Attente" isn't just a Stereolab song minus the other members. The song leans […]
