Ex-Cult – Cigarette Machine EP

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Memphis’ most lethal and terrifying crew of scoundrels, EX-CULT, are back on the scene with a new EP for Castle Face Records. Cigarette Machine is their first for the label and follows their 2014 LP on Goner Records.

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The Stones – Three Blind Mice

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THE STONES were a New Zealand band active in the early 80s before quickly disbanding after the release of two short EPs on the famed Flying Nun Records. Their seemingly well-overdue compilation is now here.
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Hot Off the Press: Castle Face’s Freshest Freaks

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Hot Off the Press this week: San Francisco-based Castle Face Records just dropped a menacing new long-player from USELESS EATERS, followed up by the fourth LP from KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD.

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Circles – Shadowgraph

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Based out of Chicago and Milwaukee, CIRCLES consists of five core members that have been or are currently a part of a number of bands including Radar Eyes, France Has the Bomb, the Ponys, the Guilty Pleasures, Cococomas, Space Raft, the Holy Ghosts and Football. Continue reading “Circles – Shadowgraph”

Institute – Giddy Boys 7″ EP

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After releasing a well-received demo EP, Austin, Texas’ INSTITUTE dropped the distressed 7″, Giddy Boys, with Brooklyn’s Katorga Works in June 2014. Institute features members from established hardcore acts Glue, the Wiccans and Blotter, but their new project boasts a deranged anarcho-punk attitude that has blog’s buzzing. Continue reading “Institute – Giddy Boys 7″ EP”

Sealion – HEAVY FIZZ

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After quietly releasing two albums, SEALION’S third, HEAVY FIZZ, is set to blow out eardrums and any doubts about their legitimacy as bonafide surf-punks. Their unique blend of artsy post-punk and pop-infused surf tones make for a perfect, sultry-summer soundtrack. Released July 29, the album is available in both vinyl and cassette formats from Hovercraft and Lollipop Records respectively. Continue reading “Sealion – HEAVY FIZZ”