Category: Rock

Justin Sullivan—often found alongside Kevin Morby and known for rough-edged garage rock with Flat Worms—takes a different path with his solo project Night Shop. Here, he leans more into the Morby side of things, perhaps more clearly than ever on his new album The Beloved Returns (Salinas). Inspired by Thomas…

The 27th album sees King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard joining forces with British composer Chad Kelly. They ventured into an orchestral, bombastic sound, and we’ll find out exactly how it turns out when Phantom Island (p(doom)) drops on June 13. The single “Deadstick” picks up where the previous album…

Black Country, New Road have already been through quite a lot in their seven-year band history. After just a few singles, The Quietus crowned them “the best band in the world.” Then came a widely acclaimed debut album. But before the second LP was even released, singer/storyteller/guitarist Isaac Wood left…

The Sun Or The Moon open their third album, Into The Light (Tonzonen), with a three-part piece. Mutant Discotheque reveals everything you need to know about where the German band stands right now. Their new work is atmospheric and proggy. Shedding their earlier psych-rock tendencies, The Sun Or The Moon…

Ty Segall recently introduced Freckle, a new project that added some experimental edges to his sound. Now, the Californian artist returns to more familiar territory. On May 30, Possession (Drag City) will be released. The lead single, Fantastic Tomb, reveals itself as a psychedelic folk song with a strong storytelling…

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…