Basically these are our favorite records/ singles, whether they’re 30 years old or just came out yesterday. You should listen to them.
Born out of Indianapolis, RAW MCCARTNEY dropped their Introducing CS on Tripp Tapes in 2013. The tape offers a unique blend of fuzzy punk, psych, noise and space rock, following up their sloppy debut from 2012 that was recorded on a cell phone. Continue reading “Raw McCartney – Introducing CS”
If there’s one record from 2013 I’m ashamed for missing, it’s PAMPERS’ self-titled LP on In The Red. The grungy Brooklynites specialize in heavy, repetitive psych-punk coated by a thick, palpable layer of guitar sludge. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Pampers – s/t LP”
Our friends at FDH Records are preparing to release the debut album from Philly locals THE BAD DOCTORS, so they’re closing out the year with the new 4-track EP Re-Animate to whet our appetites for the full-length. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: The Bad Doctors – Re-Animate EP”
NERVOUS TALK is a 4-piece punk band from Vancouver featuring Joel Butler of Moby Dicks/Myelin Sheaths and members of Timecopz, the Ballantynes and Shitty Neighbors. Introductions is their new 7″ from the Mammoth Cave Recording Co. Continue reading “Nervous Talk – Introductions 7″”
Suicide Squeeze Records in Seattle just released this split 7″ from NATURAL CHILD and GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH. Together they deliver three new tracks on this deliciously titled 7″, limited to 750 copies from the label that quickly sold out. Continue reading “Natural Child/ Guantanamo Baywatch – Surf n Turf Split 7″”
After dropping their Phase II cassette earlier this year, Nashville band BLANK RANGE is back with their first vinyl experience. Scrapin’ comes courtesy of the Sturdy Girls Records label, delivering two new tracks of freewheeling folk rock.
Continue reading “Blank Range – Scrapin’ 7″”
The Bon Voyage label based in Brisbane, Australia doesn’t release new records often, but when they do we need to make sure we’re paying attention. Their latest is this 7″ EP from Brisbane-based rock and roll band CANNON. Continue reading “Cannon – It’s Cool, No Worries 7″ EP”
Aarght Records in Melbourne just released the debut LP from Geelong/Melbourne synth-punk four-piece AUSMUTEANTS. Amusements is twelve tracks of synth-heavy garage pop, honing in on the sound from their earlier 7″ singles on Anti Fade and Heinous Anus.
Continue reading “Ausmuteants – Amusements”
Independent Philadelphia garage rock label Piss Drink Records just dropped a compilation covering four of Philadelphia’s finest basement-dwelling garage punks. Including fan-favorites the Eeries, the Pussy Dogs, the Tight Spots and the Shakes, the LP comes on red and brown split color vinyl. Continue reading “V/A – Philadelphia Cock ‘n’ Roll Showcase LP”
Wharf Cat Records in Greenpoint, NY just released the third album from seething psychedelic wizards ANCIENT SKY. A follow-up to their Castle 7″ from earlier this year, All Get Out is a tripped-out journey through over 40 minutes of cloudy, folk-informed space rock. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Ancient Sky – All Get Out”
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