PINK TURNS BLUE – “You Still Mean Too Much To Me” The iconic post-punk band, PINK TURNS BLUE has released a new single, and it is a killer. The band, comprised of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Reubi Walter (bass, keyboards), … Continue Reading
The Assist “It’s Just A Dream Away” Coming from Walsall, The Assist is the West Midlands’ answer to The Alarm, with all the passion, spirit, and kick-assness of the former updated to 2010’s. When I first heard their music, I … Continue Reading
Kal Marks “Heads Been Ringing” Let The Shit House Burn Down Dark, real, atmospheric, smothering with feedback and murky undertones, Kal Marks has produced an EP that reflects the mood perfectly of today. Filled with the type of darkness and … Continue Reading
Crooked Ghost “Sinew In Red” My favorite post punk/dream pop band is back, and they are darker than ever. “Sinew In Red” sounds as if Joy Division recorded in the dank alley in the backstreets of Hell’s Kitchen incorporated all … Continue Reading
Autumn Walker “Daydreamer” Daydreamer What a great rock song, by a great rock band with a great video (just to let you know: NO CHICKENS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO). Autumn Walker is an alternative post-punk band … Continue Reading
Dragon Welding “These Are Dangerous Times” These Are Dangerous Times This is such a great song, so representative of these times. They are indeed dangerous times. Dragon Welding is the solo moniker of Andrew Golding of the Wolfhounds. His solo … 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
Welcome Center “Is This All There Is?” The answer to the question is a definite yes! Welcome Center, from Dallas later Philadelphia, is comprised of Jesse Smith and Aaron Sternick, who, fifteen years ago, bonded outside a dorm room by … Continue Reading
All The Saints “Gold” Look Like You’re Going Somewhere I love this band. From the heart of the “Crimson Tide” country (Alabama, for those not in the know), comes this slab of vinyl-melting, Sonic Youthish rock, loud enough to explode … Continue Reading
Auld “Need Her Still” Mainstream Music There is something of The Pixies and Interpol in the music of Auld, but on the whole, this band is paving new ground with a fresh post post punk sound that might hearken back … Continue Reading
Tiny Fighter “Tell Me” Tell Me What a great band. With vocals that remind one of Shirley Manson or Greta Van Etten, Tiny Fighters share their dark vision of the world with a great poppy musical backdrop. Therese Karlsson (a truck driver … Continue Reading
Bromide “Magic Coins” What a great band. Mining what was thought to be the depleted vein of bands like Husker Du and Teenage Fanclub and coming up with something brand new is in itself a great move only performed by … Continue Reading
Ward “Sober” What a tremendously poppy song about a serious subject. Ward, which consists of Chris Gongora – Bass; Ryan Dietzenbach – Drums; Mauricio Munguia – Guitar; Ward – Guitar, Vocals, is a great song with that great chorus, “I’ve Never … Continue Reading
Me & Munich “Toxic Wings” Knives Of The Sun Me & Munich are back with another great song. Toxic Wing comes off their debut EP, and it is a killer track. Me & Munich are a Danish duo playing melodic noise rock. … Continue Reading
The Stolen (Feat. Jake Miller) “Rooftop” Rooftop What a great power pop/post punk band. They have the same immediacy that made 3 Doors Down and Seven Mary Three such potent bands. “Rooftop” is so great because, having the bands’ friend, … Continue Reading
If a single piece of pop culture could be fished out of a time capsule by some hip alien race, entrusted to tell the story of New York City nightlife in the late 1970s, a Blondie record would do … Continue Reading
Whispering Sons “Alone” Image What a great hard-hitting band. I love how each song builds from quiet beginnings to noise-shattering exuberance. “Alone” sounds like it was recorded by paranoids, while the video reflects how, no matter how much you try, … Continue Reading
Holygram “A Fraction” Modern Cults German post-rockers HOLYGRAM from Cologne have managed to immerse themselves in the Goth world of Bauhaus without sounding derivative. The swirling keyboards and dense musical production sends “A Fraction” way to the dark side (in … Continue Reading
Reason/Define “Pointing Fingers” What a kick as post-punk, hard rock song with headbanging and moshing, Reason/Define have taken Lita Ford’s ass-kicking a step forward. Coming from Charlotte, Reason/Define is comprised of lead vocalist Paolina Massaro; bassist and vocalist Caitlin Rutkowski; guitarist … Continue Reading
Silent Planet “In Absence” When The End Began The only thing silent about Silent Planet’s new single is the first two small breaks. This is a loud, beautifully loud single filled with guitar riffs, drum rolls, and bass lines galore. … Continue Reading