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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Review: Nothing-“Tired of Tomorrow”
“Nothing’s sophomore effort may not be what fans of the Shoegazing revival anticipated in terms of direction and production, but the songwriting has never been stronger. Instead of diving further into the shoegazing realm, influences are pulled from all over the map to provide breathing room for musical growth. “ Recent years host an […]
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 (02/15/16)-Magrudergrind, Pinegrove
Magrudergrind–II Genre: Grindcore, Powerviolence, Hardcore Punk FFO: Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Dropdead, Napalm Death It’s been seven years since Magrudergrind’s self titled LP and II picks up exactly where it left off. There are no warnings or introductions to the chaotic adrenaline rush that is about to blast through your veins. The latest record from the DC […]
Latest List (01/29/16)-Basement, Conan, Milk Teeth, & More!
Basement–Promise Everything Genre: Alternative Rock FFO: Jimmy Eat World, Superheaven, Title Fight Hailing from Ipswich, England, Run For Cover’s star child Basement have returned from their brief slumber with their third LP Promise Everything. The band’s sound treads far more melodic territory this time around with simplified riffs and catchy choruses that may bring early […]