Category: Rock

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…

After completing their first West Coast tour, Sarim Al-Rawi, Matt Lilly, and Paul Major returned to the studio to record a new Prison album. But they weren’t alone—an entire lineup of musicians joined in, leaving their mark. “Downstate” (Drag City), the New York band’s second album, is bigger and more…

Recently, Ty Segall has been flying solo despite his history of frequent collaborations. But for his latest project, Freckle, the Californian musician has once again found a creative partner—Corey Madden, known from Color Green, a band that already crafts music reminiscent of Segall’s style. Their self-titled debut album (out via…

What started as a fun side project has now become Ripley Johnson’s main focus. While Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo continue their slumber, Rose City Band returns with another album, Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey). Initially a country band with a psych-rock twist, the project has now settled into Americana…

In Australia, the music scene constantly feeds into itself. Bands often exchange members, leading to the creation of new groups. These collaborations often result in wonderful combinations that produce amazing work. The latest example of this is Heavy Moss. Lucas Harwood, bassist of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, is…

Australian musicians Winter McQuinn (of Sunfruits) and Acacia Pip (of PINCH POINTS) have been collaborating for some time now. Over the years, they’ve crafted a collection of songs that have culminated in the release of Recently I’ve Been Missing The Colour Green. The six-track EP showcases a range of styles,…

In autumn, every ray of sunshine feels like a blessing. Corey Madden and Ty Segall aim to capture that feeling—the warmth brushing across your face—with their new band, Freckle. The appearance of a freckle is something truly delightful. Their debut album is set to release via God? on January 31….

After releasing two rather hastily recorded albums, it was time for Dublin’s Silverbacks to take a breather and find new places of refuge. The band members scattered across different parts of Europe to recharge. The recording process for their third album, Easy Being A Winner (Central Tones), was meant to…

Ripley Johnson has been exploring country music for some time now. Coming from his trippy psych rock roots, the sound of his Rose City Band is no less out there, just a bit more mellow and traditional. On January 24th, the new album Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey) will be…

Falcon Bitch and Shmoofy—an odd yet immensely talented duo. Together, they form Being Dead, one of the most exciting bands around today. Their new album EELS (Bayonet) feels like a children’s birthday party with confetti, cake, and slightly tipsy parents. It’s colorful, sticky, silly, yet you end up having a…