Keeping the Aussie country contingent strong, Quality Used Cars strike back this week with a historical exploration of their roots in the Tullamarine area. The song was written in consultation and with…
Aside from William Tyler, Heyden Pedigo might just be the most cinematic painter of instrumental story-songs these days. An enigmatic figure wrapped in the myths and legends of the West, Pedigo’s fingerpicked…
A sweet jangler out of Texan indie pop outfit Paper Jam, who’ve had a sterling run of singles over the past few months. “Polka Dot Girl” leaps out into the speakers with…
Got tipped to this one from Ben Chasney (Six Organs of Admittance) who’s been talking this one up lately. The Portuguese band takes some scintillating turns through modal jazz with spiritual undertones.…
Even among the progressive and transgressive offerings fostered by his labelmates at International Anthem, Ben LaMar Gay stands out. Past albums have been lauded for their fusion of folklore, jazz, blues, and…
A blistering new cut from Editrix finds the trio cooking the crucible once again, welding jagged riffs and jittery fretwork to Wendy Eisenberg’s contrastingly calm vocals. The band’s exercises in contradiction have…
The past few years have been fertile for Canada’s best kept secret, Matthew Dunn. Dropping the ‘Doc’ from the marquee this year, the songwriter and consummate collaborator (MV & EE, Sacred Lamp,…
A softer side of Long Beach burners Self Improvement slips out in their new single “Change My Mind.” The band often digs their hooks into the hackles of early punk, with a…
A heavy-hearted gem slips out today. In the wake of the tragic passing of Neal Casal in 2019, there have been a few projects that have given the beloved, but often underrated…
The A-side of this one snuck out a few weeks ago and it’s been nothing but anticipation until the full single hit. The wait’s been worth it as Indonesian jangle-poppers Tossing Seed…
If you’re familiar with Water Damage, then expectations are set for Instruments, the group’s fourth album. The band, monolithic as ever, turns dirge into destruction. They foster the slow erosion of ego…
Another dose of power pop out of Dandy Boy. The label’s packed 2025 release schedule has already seen quite a few faves, with new works and debuts on the way, and they…
It’s been a moment since I’ve heard from Jean Sandwich, but the Northwest label (run by Ripley Johnson) has hit back hard this morning with a new release from RSTB fave Barry…
This one’s taken a while to absorb. Unlike the bulk of Tyler’s back catalog, the breezes on Time Indefinite aren’t always so hung with honeysuckle. The record opens with an uncharacteristic scrape…
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