The trad wife trend—being the perfect partner for a man. Cooking, cleaning, and, of course, plenty of sex to keep him happy. Not exactly a common theme in punk music—until now. MÉNADES tackle it head-on with their fantastic debut album, Sur Leurs Cendres (Le Cèpe). Their track Good Partner drips…
Psych Pop
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Video: Black Market Karma – Mellowmaker
Last year, Stanley Belton, under his Black Market Karma moniker, released Wobble—the first of two chapters. Now, the second part, Mellowmaker (Fuzz Club), is set to arrive on June 6. Ahead of the release, the British artist shares the title track, which radiates strong ‘90s vibes. Over slow, hip-hop-infused beats,…
Psych
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Review: Mandrake Handshake – Earth-Sized Worlds
Mandrake Handshake consists of anywhere between seven and ten members—a true collective, hailing from London and spreading what they call Flowerkraut. A fitting description, though Space Beach might be even better. Earth-Sized Worlds (Tip Top) marks their debut album, bringing these self-coined genres to life. Imagine Space Beach and Flowerkraut,…
Psych Rock
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Video: Hooveriii – Westside Pavilion Of Dreams
The ever-industrious Hooveriii are back with yet another new album. Not that we’re complaining—these Californians consistently deliver compelling psych rock with a proggy edge. Their upcoming record, Manhunter (The Reverberation Appreciation Society), set for release on May 16, seems poised to continue that trend. The first single, Westside Pavilion of…
Garage Rock
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Review: Weird Omen – Blood
Weird Omen—the constant force in France’s garage rock scene—have been at it for over a decade now. Their releases arrive at regular intervals, and they rarely miss the mark. Blood (Beast Records) is no exception. The band doesn’t reinvent itself here but continues to push its sound further. For the…
Psych Rock
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Review: Pretty Lightning – Night Wobble
With 2022’s Dust Moves, Pretty Lightning fell silent. Their bluesy, psychedelic garage rock remained, but vocals were gone. The duo continues this approach on their new album, Night Wobble (Fuzz Club). What’s new is their use of 13 fixed motifs—each song sticks to its core idea with little variation but…
Noise
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Review: Abdomen – Yes, I Don´t Know
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…