Rarely has an album evoked such nostalgic feelings as the new release from Soundwire. This is pure ’90s—Loveless, Screamadelica, and Britpop all wrapped into one. Collider (Sister 9 / Little Cloud), the British band’s second album, fuses shoegaze and neo-psych into a beautifully wistful mix. We drift over old dance…
Metal
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Review: SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks
SKLOSS calls it Space Gaze – what can one imagine that to be? Let’s delve into their debut album “The Pattern Speaks” (Fuzz Club) and perhaps we can find out. First things first: SKLOSS is a project by the married couple Karen Skloss and Sandy Carson. Formed in Austin, they…
Psych Rock
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Video: Night Beats – Behind The Green Door
Danny Lee Blackwell has announced a new 7-inch for his Night Beats. Behind The Green Door (Suicide Squeeze / Fuzz Club) will be released on April 11, drawing inspiration from Giallo films. This influence is also evident in the video for Behind The Green Door, which marks Blackwell’s directorial debut….
Garage Rock
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New Song: Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Economy
Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been taking the world by storm with their high-octane garage psych, dominating stages everywhere. Now, a slight shift in style is on the horizon, set to begin with their upcoming album. Trash Classic (The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway) is set for release on…
Rock
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New Song: Ty Segall – Fantastic Tomb
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…
Noise
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Review: LIMBOY – II
From France comes a quartet named LIMBOY, fully dedicated to 1990s hardcore noise punk, delivering high-energy intensity. II (Stolen Body)—yes, their second album—thrives and expands in all directions. Lyrically, it explores personal growth born from daily struggles. It’s an introspective record, brought to life with powerful, immersive sounds. At first,…
Post Punk
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Video: M(h)aol – DM:AM
The powerful Attachment Styles from 2023 is still resonating, yet M(h)aol are already back with a new album. Something Soft (TULLE / Merge), the Irish band’s second record, is set for release on May 16. But it won’t be all that soft, as the first single DM:AM makes clear. It’s…
Psych Rock
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Video: New Candys – Regicide
Four years after their last album, New Candys are back—with a new lineup and a new sound. How it all comes together will be revealed on May 30 when The Uncanny Extravaganza (Fuzz Club) drops. The Italian band offers a first glimpse with the single Regicide. The garage-tinged, post-punk-infused psych…
Post Punk
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Video: TVOD – Uniform
Last December, TVOD (Television Overdose) released Car Wreck—a stellar track full of moody, melodic, and gripping post-punk. Now, the band has announced their debut album. Party Time (Mothland) is set to drop on May 9. To mark the occasion, the New York band has shared a new single. Uniform once…
Punk
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Review: The Men – Buyer Beware
A small milestone for The Men: Buyer Beware (Fuzz Club) marks the New York band’s 15th album. They’ve always evolved but never shied away from looking back. Now, they find themselves right in the middle—this new record feels fresh yet familiar. The Men have developed a strong connection with Travis…