Basically these are our favorite records/ singles, whether they’re 30 years old or just came out yesterday. You should listen to them.
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″”
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”
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″”
THE BEDS sent over their new Ride Again EP, which was self-released at the beginning of 2014. The songs were self-recorded in a basement in eastern Pennsylvania during a snowstorm, showcasing the bands decrepit take on scuzzy, noisy punk rock. Continue reading “The Beds – Ride Again EP”
Burger Records brings us the brand new 7″ from Atlanta-based soul rockers NIGHT SUN. The band is comprised of Cole Alexander and Joe Bradley (Black Lips), Danny Lee Blackwell (Night Beats) and Curtis Harding (Cee Lo Green). No Pressure is their debut release, fusing together gritty garage rock with Harding’s soulful croon. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Night Sun – No Pressure 7″”
After dropping one of our most recommended singles in 2013, TRAVEL CHECK come back strong with their second 7″ release, an EP simply titled $66. It’s again released by Howlin’ Banana Records, which is based in Paris along with the four members of the band. Continue reading “Travel Check – $66 7″ EP”
CHEAP TIME dropped their fourth studio album in five years in 2013 for In the Red Records. Exit Smiles is nearly 36 minutes of their self-described “progressive glitter punk.” Jeffrey Novak leads the charge with his distinctive snarl, the only constant member of the trio since their earliest singles. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Cheap Time – Exit Smiles”
Randy Records is at it again early in 2014. Opening the year with three new 7″ singles, we’re going to start with the vinyl debut from Chicago-based TODAY’SHITS. Continue reading “Today’sHits – Sex Boys 7″ EP”
Minneapolis-based trio RABBIT HOLES dropped It’s Not Alright at the end of 2013 and we just caught an earful. Big Action Records brings us two tracks of their ecstatic garage pop, coming on black vinyl housed in 3-color hand-screened sleeves. Continue reading “Rabbit Holes – It’s Not Alright 7″”
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