RSTB faves North Americans announce a new album today over at Third Man. Following an EP that explored some noisier territory, Patrick is back into the ether with “Classic Water.” The first…
At this point, I don’t think I can sing the Reds, Pinks and Purples praises any louder, but if you’ve missed out these last few years its time to come around. Glenn…
An absolute stunner hits this week from Stella Kola, the duo of Beverly Ketch (Jow Jow, Weeping Bong Band) and Robert Thomas (Sunburned Hand of the Man, Dalthom). Now, given the pairs…
Following quickly on the first single, Shana Cleveland lets out another firelight flicker from her upcoming album Manzanita. The album opener “A Ghost,” is laced with longing, pushing Cleveland’s solo works further…
Well looks like we made it to February, but that doesn’t mean I’m done mopping up the remains of just 2022 yet. This one got away in the last few weeks of…
Brooklyn Trio Scree offer up the first taste of their debut, Jasmine On A Night In July. The record taps into the post-rock roots of late ‘90s Chicago, feeling in line with…
A few years back Black Editions reissued White Heaven’s debut, a searing blend of psychedelia and noise that cemented the band as one of the most vital hubs of havoc in Japan…
Straddling the lines of krautrock and free jazz, Brooklyn outfit Emergency Group culls members from Plates of Cake, Tone Poets, and The Jazz Marauders. The band pushes their sound past the ‘70s…
On their sophomore LP, Memphis newcomers Ibex Clone cull together members of a few longstanding critical faves — Ex-Cult, NOTS, and Hash Redactor. Where all of those outfits often wade into the…
Over the past few years Ripley Johnson has built up a cottage industry in psychedelic country, taking a soft swivel away from the progressive rhythms of Moon Duo and the creosote scorch…
Been enjoying this new single from Aussie songwriter Lachlan Denton (Ciggie Witch, Pop Filter, The Ocean Party). Jangled and gentle, the first taste of his upcoming album Furnishings finds him sparring six-string…
Prior to their debut album, The Tubs let out two short, but near perfect embodiments of their sound. The crisp breeze of their debut “I Don’t Know How It Works,” was followed…
A little while back I featured a standalone single from Kassi Valazza that found her injecting a sense of Cosmic Americana into Country’s trad trappings. Just over a month later the Portland…
Meg Baird has long been a favorite around here, from her days in Espers to solo albums, Heron Oblivion, and collaborations with folks like Mary Lattimore, Kurt Vile, Will Oldham, and Steve…
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