Culture Abuse–Bay Dream Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock FFO: The Strokes, Interpol, Diamond Youth San Franciscan quintet, Culture Abuse, returns for a sophomore LP and Epitaph debut. Ironically, the group shed their Punk sound after switching to one of the most well-known Punk labels. Luckily, Bay Dream serves as a beyond worthy successor and pushes […]
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Latest List (05/27/16)- Hesitation Wounds, Thrice, & More!
Big Thief–Masterpiece Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative Country FFO: Mazzy Star, Petal, Japanese Breakfast Masterpiece is a title that may not paint the most humble picture, but this reverb-heavy collection of charming tracks is as delicate as it is beautiful. Utilizing the pristine and emotional vocal performance of frontwoman Adrianne Lenker as its focal […]
Latest List (04/29/16)-Aesop Rock, King Gizzard, Pity Sex, & More!
Aesop Rock–The Impossible Kid Genre: Hip Hop FFO: MF Doom, Run the Jewels, Cannibal Ox Ignore the 2008 hot topic album art and embrace one of Aesop‘s strongest albums in years. Effortless flow, grim atmosphere, dark abstract imagery, and sleek production encompass the New York rapper’s seventh album. While you’re all hyping the new Drake, I’ll […]
Latest List (04/08/16)-A Place to Bury Strangers, Deftones, & More!
A Place to Bury Strangers–Kicking Out Jams Genre: Noise Rock, Post Punk, Shoegazing FFO: Ringo Deathstarr, Weekend, My Bloody Valentine New York noise rock trio A Place to Bury Strangers follow up last year’s LP Transfixation with a tour-recorded live EP titled Kicking Out Jams. The songs are fun, loud, noisey and will tithe any […]
Latest List (02/26/16)-Black Cobra, Death Index, Entombed A.D.
Black Cobra– Imperium Simulacra Genre: Sludge Metal, Doom Metal FFO: High on Fire, Eyehategod With four incredible full lengths under their belts, Sludge/Doom duo Black Cobra illustrate once more their mastery of the metallic craft. Imperium Simulacra is nine savory, sensational, and sludge soaked songs that may cause severe neck injuries from the head banging […]