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…
Post Punk
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Review: MÉNADES – Sur Leurs Cendres
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…