Tramhaus recently released a series of singles, but we’ve been eagerly awaiting an LP. The wait will finally be over on September 20 when “The First Exit” is set to release. Still a long time to go, but in the meantime, the single “Beech” comforts us. The song reaffirms why…
Psych
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Video: CHEW – Flesh
CHEW from Atlanta enjoy playing with sounds. The result is usually something that could be described as psychedelic electro-pop. Always quite stimulating and far-out. With “Flesh,” the band now presents a new single along with a video. A very shimmering, casually driving track with unexpected twists. As a companion piece,…
Metal
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Review: Melvins – Tarantula Heart
What surprise could still come with the 27th album? But in the press release for “Tarantula Heart” (Ipecac), exactly this is announced: It’s said to be the most unusual album by the Melvins so far. Let’s check that out. First, the basic premise. That’s really unusual. Instead of going into…
Garage Rock
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Review: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds – That Delicious Vice
There’s no need to argue about the legendary status of Kid Congo Powers. Sharing the stage with punk greats, a performer par excellence, someone who knows his way around music history. With the Pink Monkey Birds, he’s been operating a garage rock vehicle for almost 20 years. The releases have…
Electro
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Black Moth Super Rainbow – Start A People (Expanded Tracks)
In 2004, Black Moth Super Rainbow released their second album, “Start A People.” Already shimmering with pop sensibility, yet still quite quirky in many places. A record, nonetheless, that one can confidently add to their collection. For its 20th anniversary, there’s now an expansion. The Pittsburgh-based band offers eleven tracks…
Punk
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Video: We Hate You Please Die – Adrenaline
The punks from We Hate You Please Die have already caused quite a stir and shown themselves to be a very flexible band. Their songs can either rock loudly or celebrate anthemic indie. On the new single “Adrenaline,” the band from France is back to punk. An energetic song. Or…
Metal
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Review: BIG|BRAVE – A Chaos Of Flowers
With last year’s “nature morte,” BIG|BRAVE reached a peak. Drummer Tasy Hudson drove Robin Wattie and Mathieu Ball with what felt like two beats per minute. Ball let his guitar drone around, while Wattie joined in, delivering wonderfully fragile vocals. Powerful masterpieces were born. Spring brings everything anew: “A Chaos…
Psych Rock
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Video: Color Green – Four Leaf Clover
Color Green cultivate Californian-style psych rock. Catchy, pleasant, yet ethereal. On July 12, the second album of the now expanded to a quartet band from Los Angeles will be released. “Fool’s Parade” (New West) features guest appearances by Tomas Dolas (Osees) and The Nude Party. We also find influences from…
Garage Punk
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New Song: Bermuda squares – Car Accident
The punks from Minneapolis announce their debut album. The members of the Bermuda squares recruit from the punk scene of Minneapolis; it’s a supergroup of sorts. Their first album, “Outsider” (Feel It), will be released on May 17. The pre-shared album closer leaves you wanting more. “Car Accident” is raw,…
Post Punk
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Review: MELTS – Field Theory
Two years ago, MELTS surprised with their debut album “Maelstrom,” which was a success. An unusual record that combined shimmering synths, post-punk, and gloomy spoken word. Produced by Daniel Fox (Gilla Band), which naturally came with a small celebrity bonus and generated additional attention. Now, their second album, “Field Theory”…
