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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.
Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Plantains/ Os Noctàmbulos – Stolen Body Split LP”
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”
RANCH GHOST is a 5-piece band from Nashville, Tennessee. They have a new 7″ on Paris label Requiem Pour Un Twister, showcasing two tracks of their bluesy garage rock. It’s limited to 300 pieces with the first 100 on red vinyl. Continue reading “Ranch Ghost – Turfin 7″”
The newest release from Ontario, Canada’s Hosehead Records is the debut long-player from Ottawa-based garage crew AVERAGE TIMES. Hailing from their nation’s capitol, Average Times’ album boasts a grab-bag of pop, punk and garage, all hopped up on a heaping dose of caffeine. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Average Times – s/t LP”
Suicide Bong Tapes is one of the fresher labels in Philadelphia. A division of FDH Records, they just dropped the new cassette EP from Philly-based pop-punks LIKERS. Men of Honor exposes us to six energized songs, each of which make up a strong and cohesive release. Continue reading “Likers – Men of Honor CS”
Hailing from Philadelphia, CHEERLEADER is a new local band who self-describe their sound as “hazy electro-pop.” The quintet recently began releasing new tracks on their Soundcloud, along with a video for their lead single “New Daze.” The video caught the eyes of folks at NME and MTV, both of which deemed Cheerleader as a sort of “best new buzz band.”
“New Daze” is their most memorable single yet, led by fuzzy electronics and an icy atmosphere that keeps things cool. Bass lines sound fat and muddy, complemented by colorful swells of warbled guitars and electronics. The song becomes increasingly detailed as it plays out, wrapping us in a wave of speckled electronics that are clean and crystal-clear. Pretty vocal hooks come drenched in a palpable layer of haze, leading us on a particularly heavenly ride as we scrape our foreheads on the clouds. Listen to “New Daze” right below, then check out Cheerleader on Soundcloud for a few more tracks from their set of demos. If you’ve previously dug anything from their Philly neighbors in Cough Cool, or maybe even Painted Palms, then this stuff is for you! If you’re in Philadelphia, catch them on March 3rd at Kung Fu Necktie!
Genre/ Tags: Electronic, Pop, Dream Pop
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Famous Class Records in Brooklyn, NY released this whopping split 7″ at the end of January. CCR HEADCLEANER follow up their 2013 album Lace the World with Arms Wide Open with the split, while the trio in FUZZ continue their tear of psych-fueled stoner metal. Continue reading “Fuzz/ CCR Headcleaner – Famous Class Split 7″”
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