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last giant, let the end begin

last giant, let the end begin

Portland, Oregon-based rock band Last Giant have just released their stunning new body of work Let the End Begin.  With influences like Led Zeppelin and Thin Lizzy, the album acts as a bridge, allowing the listener to time travel back to the 1970s and 1980s rock...

tempesst, must be a dream

tempesst, must be a dream

It’s debut album time for London-based band Tempesst with their release of Must Be a Dream that was brought to life at Pony Recordings; the band’s label in Hackney, London. The ten track album is filled with generous servings of psych pop and...

anya marina, queen of the night

anya marina, queen of the night

by: leigha stuiso A good album doesn’t always have to be a grand release that tries to pull out all the stops. Sticking to what works for an artist and being cohesive can lead to their best work. Anya Marina’s new album Queen of the Night is exactly that. It is a...

le fomo, swallow me whole

le fomo, swallow me whole

by: leigha stuiso They’re genre expansive, gender expansive and multi-instrumentalists. They’re LE FOMO and they’re back with their new album Swallow Me Whole. The electro thrash pop duo is releasing nine tracks that are bound to get you out of your seat and onto your...

bette smith, the good, the bad, and the bette

bette smith, the good, the bad, and the bette

by katy mombourquette A darling of charts and critics alike, Bette Smith is back with her wonderfully ferocious new album, The Good, The Bad And The Bette. Intrinsic to the wild rock and soul singer’s music is the connection that she made between the gospel she heard...

lydia loveless, daughter

lydia loveless, daughter

by: leigha stuiso After a major shift in her life, including a divorce and personal upheaval, Lydia Loveless returns with Daughter, her first album in four years via Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late Records. Across 10 songs, she goes beyond her comfort zone to tell her...

melted bodies, enjoy yourself

melted bodies, enjoy yourself

by: leigha stuiso Melted Bodies released its full-length debut album, Enjoy Yourself, via Sweatband Records. The energy is high and there is a groove that flows through each song into the next, although each has its own unique style. The Los Angeles-based band creates...

sundressed, home remedy

sundressed, home remedy

by: leigha stuiso Home Remedy tackles current issues, but gives you feelings of nostalgia with their sound. This album is the first release for Sundressed under their new label Rude Records. The indie-punk band has a sound similar to Modern Baseball, Weezer and All...