Basically these are our favorite records/ singles, whether they’re 30 years old or just came out yesterday. You should listen to them.
Chicago’s own Randy Records has done it again. Their fourth 7″ release of 2013 comes from Logan Square garage pop duo SLUSHY, led by Chris Kramer and Brent Zmrhal from other Chicago bands Mickey, Party Bat, and the Lemons. Continue reading “Slushy – Candy 7″”
Formerly known as Heroes & Heroines, THE SQUIDS just released a new 5-song EP that was tracked and mixed 100% analog. On Wizard of Loneliness they pick up right where they left off from their debut 7″ titled Two Weeks, continuing their run of glimmering garage pop. Continue reading “The Squids – Wizard of Loneliness EP”
After a string of solid 7″ singles, FUZZ is back with their debut self-titled LP for In the Red Recordings. The record was released in two versions – a regular edition and a deluxe edition complete with a fuzzy velvet sleeve, foil-embossed lettering and clear vinyl with black splatters. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Fuzz – s/t LP”
SUN STONE REVOLVERS is a trio hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They were formerly known as just REVOLVERS when they dropped their first album Apocalypse Surfin’ in 2010 on Optical Sounds, but now they follow it up in a big way with their sophomore LP Spaceship X. The album unfolds like a hazy storm cloud engulfing the sky, revealing self-titled track “Spaceship X” with a grungy bass line, atmospheric guitar textures and soaring vocals. It’s the perfect way to open up this album, trapping us in this simmering mixture of stormy psych that is as hypnotic as it is gripping. Track two “On the Run” follows up in a similarly mesmerizing fashion, sustaining a pulsing bass line and a tight, jangly rhythm section. With songs like these there’s no doubts about this tripped-out space rock, so take a moment to check out “Spaceship X” below. If that’s got you wondering, the rest of this album will certainly hit the spot.
My Rating: SS
Genre/ Tags: Psychedelic, Space Rock, Alternative
Sun Stone Revolvers – Official Website
Sun Stone Revolvers on Bandcamp
After dropping one of our favorite records of 2012 on Art Fag Recordings, PLATEAUS have been silent for much of 2013. Mt. St. Mtn. just changed that by releasing this 10″ EP from the band consisting of three new songs, coming on gorgeous translucent-splatter vinyl limited to 500 pieces. Continue reading “Plateaus – Wasting Time 10″ EP”
As Ty Segall and his latest psychedelic stoner-metal outfit FUZZ continues to twist minds on their cross-country tour, we’re going to take a closer look at the band’s third 7″ single Sunderberry Dream from In The Red Recordings. Continue reading “Fuzz – Sunderberry Dream 7″”
Thanks to our friends over at the wonderful Slovenly Records we have an absurd new album to share. WAU Y LOS ARRRGHS!!! based in Valencia, Spain, deliver their third LP Todo Roto after their riotous 2009 sophomore album ¡¡¡Viven!!!. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Wau Y Los Arrrghs!!! – Todo Roto”
Miami usually isn’t the first place you think of as a birthplace for rock n roll music of any kind, but in the case of JACUZZI BOYS it seems impossible for them to be from anywhere else. A newly released LP out on Hardly Art continues to paint a sonic picture of South Florida through the wide eyes of these young rockers, but this time with a slightly gentler perspective. Continue reading “Jacuzzi Boys – s/t LP”
Snarling Memphis punk crew EX-CULT is back with another 7″ on the great Goner Records. Mister Fantasy comes limited to 500 copies, with the first 200 coming on clear blue vinyl. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Ex-Cult – Mister Fantasy 7″”
Alberta-based Mammoth Cave Recording Co. released the debut 7″ EP from GOLD titled Losing Your Hair. Late Women guitarist Chris Reimer played drums on the EP and supplied the band with the equipment they used to record these four songs. Continue reading “GOLD – Losing Your Hair 7″ EP”
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