Russian Baths “Parasite” Deepfake This extremely dark band from Brooklyn is finally releasing a full album of quirky alien music they have been teasing us with the past couple of years, and it has been worth the wait. Comprised of … Continue Reading
Papertwin “Candy Cigarettes” Family Portraits There is something so sinister about “Candy Cigarettes”, as if the music there is this sense of dread, that the world might look sweet and innocent, but there is evil looking below. The band claims: … Continue Reading
UV Rays “Faster Now” The Right Stuff UV Rays have resurrected and transformed the great sound of 90’s emo with updated life and sound quality that is so good. Coming from Brooklyn, of course, what started out as a bedroom … Continue Reading
Tetchy “Fascist” What a great killer punk band that pulls no punches and really nails the coffin shut on all those fakes out there, those privileged assholes who think they know what’s going on, yet are really fascists. When I … Continue Reading
The Side Project “Everything I Do (feat. Alita Moses, Akie Bermiss, SceinZe)” Everything We Do Wow. Combine Jazz, soul, and rap, and what do you get? The smooth, sexy sounds of The Side Project. This is the hippest music I’ve … Continue Reading
EXNATIONS “Tether” Pink Haze With their Cure-like, dirge sound, EXNATIONS are the sound of this generation; mired in self-doubt and self-hatred, just like the 80’s. EXNATIONS, from Brooklyn, is comprised of Sal Mastrocola, Taylor Hughes, and John O’Neill. Although they … Continue Reading
Mars Motel “Coming Up For Air” Passenger X What a beautiful Dream Rock song, with great harmonies and riffs that won’t end. What I love about Mars Motel is that, while most Dream Pop music is softer and more ethereal, … Continue Reading
Antarctigo Vespucci “White Noise” Love In The Time Of E-Mail What a great, humorous song (not surprising because of their name – no, I won’t explain it: read a book). The line, “I can’t you out of my head; I … Continue Reading
Darkwing “Necropants” Super Silver I love these punks. First, they name their band after one of cartoon heroes. Then, they name one song, “Necropants”. So cool and hilarious. This group of misfits from Brooklyn, consisting of Louis, Rich, Sharif, and Zack, … Continue Reading
Paper Fairy “Haunted” Haunter Haunted Paper Fairy is the solo project of Brooklyn musician Chris Gaskell. The debut album, Haunter Haunted, features Gaskell on bass, piano, guitar and vocals with guest appearances by various New York Musicians such as drummers Itay … Continue Reading
Collapsing Scenery “The Resort Beyond The Last Resort” The Resort Beyond The Last Resort Coming from Brooklyn, Collapsing Scenery might be one of the oddest sounding bands ever, and that, people, is a talent. They are so good, but … Continue Reading
Jane In Space “Breaking Glass” Gorerunner Residing in that dark place between Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode, Jane In Space use their music to create an atmosphere of claustrophobia and agoraphobia at the same time. Coming from Brooklyn, Jane … Continue Reading
Palberta “Roach Goin’ Down” Roach Goin’ Down What a great punk band. I love Palberta’s whole style. It is so DIY, it is just so great. In fact, I can hear the Slits loving this song. Ari Upp and Palmolive … Continue Reading
gobbinjr “fake bitch” ocala wick What a great song. gobbinjr is a fresh face that says exactly what you want to say, but (to quote AC/DC) you ain’t got the guts. gobbinjr is comprised of recording: Emma Witmer; current live … Continue Reading
Deidre & The Dark “Unerasable Love” Brooklyn-based artist, Deidre Muro has released beautiful yet spooky songs of empowerment with her band The Dark. This is great music, a combination of Lana del Ray and Nancy Sinatra, with a hint of … Continue Reading
Death By Piano “Bender” Countdown Death By Piano, the new collaboration from Kalen Lister (Kalen & The Sky Thieves) and Greywolf (Escaper), is full of beautiful surprises (the cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” is amazing), but I wanted to focus … Continue Reading
NO ICE “We Get High Together” Come On Feel The NO ICE What a great tribute to those 60’s classics by The Ronettes and The Dixie Cups, while also having the most hilarious video ever. NO ICE is Brooklyn born … Continue Reading
Shanghai Restoration Project “Alpha Go” R.U.R. The Shanghai Restoration Project is the duo of Brooklyn natives Dave Liang and Sun Yunfan. Through their inventive electronic dance music, they delve into the same mysteries of Artificial Intellegence (AI) as Kraftwork did, but … Continue Reading
Panteon “January Keeper” Travel Log 1 There is something beautifully delicate yet strong about Panteon’s voice, as if, under the layer of soft velvet is barbed wire. Panteon is German-born, Brooklyn dwelling Yvonne Ambrée, and she is in complete control of … Continue Reading
Russian Baths “What’s Your Basement” Penance I’m a sucker for a great noise band, and Russian Baths are a great noise band. Comprised of Luke Koz (guitar, vox), Jess Rees (guitar, keys, vox) and joined by Evan Gill Smith (bass) and … Continue Reading