It’s noise rock. And psych rock. And, of course, hardcore punk. Abdomen embrace many genres, and at every turn, they bring full energy and dive right in. Their new album, Yes, I Don’t Know (FatCat), was two years in the making. Listening to the final result, that long creative process…
Garage Rock
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Video: Private Lives – Psychic Beat
Private Lives’ 2023 debut, Hit Record, lived up to its name. The Montreal band delivered catchy songs blending garage rock and power pop. Now, their follow-up, Salt of the Earth (Feel It), is set for release on March 21. The first single, Psychic Beat, proves that Private Lives are staying…
Punk
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New Song: Motorbike – Currency
Motorbike was born out of an accident. After a fantastic debut album, the band is now set to release its second record. Kick It Over (Feel It) will be out on March 21. The Ohio-based band blends straightforward punk with post-punk and raw garage rock. For the new album, they…
Rock
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Video: Melvins – Victory of the Pyramids
Just a few days ago, the Melvins announced a collaborative album with Napalm Death. Now, there’s more good news. On April 18, they’ll release Thunderball (Ipecac), their first standalone album in four years. It was recorded with the band’s 1983 lineup, featuring Buzz Osborne and Mike Dillard, alongside Void Manes…
Psych Rock
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Review: BLOKE – Living Without Expectations
Bloke was formed around Jakob Buraczewski, who shaped the band between Berlin and London. The result is a sound fueled by shimmering psych rock and driving post-punk. With Living Without Expectations (Tonzonen), they now present their first five-track EP. It doesn’t do anything wrong, but it doesn’t break much new…
Punk
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New Song: CHIME OBLIVION – NEIGHBORHOOD DOG
When John Dwyer of OSEES met David Barbarossa in London, sparks flew. They quickly formed CHIME OBLIVION, bringing in Weasel Walter, Tom Dolas, and H.L. Nelly to record a few songs. These will be released on April 18 via Deathgod. One track is already out. NEIGHBORHOOD DOG is a stormy…
Noise
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Video: mclusky – way of the exploding dickhead
Twenty years have passed since the last mclusky album. The world has kept spinning—somehow, it hasn’t ended. In fact, it’s about to get a whole lot better, as the noise rockers have reunited for a new record. the world is still here and so are we (Ipecac) is set for…
Garage Rock
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Video: L.A. WITCH – 777
L.A. WITCH have been known for their drifting, lost-in-time garage psych. But with their new album, DOGGOD (Suicide Squeeze), set for release on April 4, that’s about to change. The first single, 777, already hints at new territory. There’s still plenty of feedback, but also a stoic minimalism that recalls…
Post Punk
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Review: FACS – Wish Defense
Maybe it’s because Jonathan Van Herik is back with FACS. On their new album, Wish Defense (Trouble In Mind), the bassist brings his instrument to the forefront—or at least, it certainly feels that way. It hums and drones, then pushes forward with ease. Overall, the Chicago trio’s sixth album feels…
Noise
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Video: LIMBOY – Lifting Weights /Shifting Right
LIMBOY is a quartet from France dedicated to 90s noise rock and hardcore punk. Their intriguing debut album was released in 2022, and now it’s getting a follow-up. “II“ (Stolen Body) is set for release on March 7. The first single, “Lifting Weights / Shifting Right,” already holds plenty of…
