Who Can You Trust? Records is dropping a handful of new releases early in 2014. Living the Dream is the debut 7″ from RAGGED BARRACUDAS, showcasing three tracks of raw and vintage blues rock action.
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The MAKEOUTS, who hail from Stockholm, Sweden, have just released their sophomore effort for the Austrian label Bachelor Records, after a promising 2010 debut. It’s already generating attention, at least locally: Back to Sleep, a veritable grab-bag of gritty and frantic garage, was nominated in the Rock category of Sweden’s stellar Manifest music award. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Makeouts – Back to Sleep”
This new 7″ EP from TRAMPOLINE TEAM is our first encounter with Pelican Pow Wow Records. Velveteen Dream is the band’s debut release, coming in a short run of 300 pieces from the New Orleans-based label. Continue reading “Trampoline Team – Velveteen Dream 7″ EP”
JESUS SONS is a 5-piece blues rock band from Los Angeles, California. Featuring ex-Spyrals member Brandon Wurtz, they’re debut LP was released by Mock Records at the end of January. Continue reading “Jesus Sons – s/t LP”
VAADAT CHARIGIM (which translates to “Exceptions Committee” in Hebrew) is a trio based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Their brand new debut record The World is Well Lost was first released on cassette by Burger Records in 2013. Now it’s coming on vinyl format from the folks at Warm Ratio, which goes hand-in-hand with their Spring tour of the United States later this month. The tour leads them right to their record release show on March 17th in Indianapolis, not to mention multiple dates in New York City and a SXSW appearance.
“Ze Beseder Lefahed” is arguably a highlight from their album, taking nods from 80s underground Israeli rock mixed with hazy streaks of ethereal shoegaze. Juval Haring’s voice is breathy and direct, carving a path through the thick vapor along with a wave of colorful guitars. Springy bass lines rumble deep in the distance, bringing all these elements together in a sweeping motion. There’s a sense of warmth sustained throughout the track, which you can hear right below.
Genre/ Tags: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Alternative
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Total Punk Records is set to release their first set of records in 2014. Their newest batch of 7″ vinyl includes the second single from St. Louis-based LUMPY & THE DUMPERS, shoving two sludgy cuts of mutilated punk down our throat. Continue reading “Lumpy & the Dumpers – Gnats in the Pisser 7″”
The Bristol-based label Stolen Body Records specializes in limited-edition vinyl releases, and they recently dropped one of their most ambitious albums early in 2014. It’s a split LP featuring the Grand Rapids, Michigan, psych crew PLANTAINS (now known as Heaters) and OS NOCTAMBULOS, who hail from across the pond in Paris.
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It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from TRAPS, PS. Pure Truth is their second 7″ for Papermade Music, following their first from the label in 2010. This 7″ includes a new batch of angular post-punk, picking up right where they left off. Continue reading “Traps, PS – Pure Truth 7″ EP”
After putting out their debut LP in 2009, Randy Records is following up with the third 7″ single from Chicago trio THE YOLKS. It’s their first release since their 2013 cassette, continuing their take on rugged rhythm and blues. Continue reading “The Yolks – Two Dollars Out the Door 7″”
Portland-based SUMMER CANNIBALS just dropped their first digital EP on their own New Moss Records imprint. It picks up the pace from their 2013 debut, showing off four new tracks of muscular grunge rock. Continue reading “Summer Cannibals – Make You Better CS EP”
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