New Music From Andrew Stogel (War Strings)
“This one’s my best yet.” Andrew Stogel attempts to reveal his most sincere self on American Miserable under his given name; it’s a brutal, playful and immersive installment. Stogel’s new album is his most searing, listenable and personal work. Stogel aims to follow in the footsteps of bands like Suicide and artists like Bill Callahan and Lou Reed. “This […]
The Line Of Best Fit Shares Leif Vollebekk’s New Single with AURORA
The Line of Best Fit has highlighted Leif Vollebekk‘s newly-released version of Revelation standout “Southern Star,” which features guest vocals from AURORA, who also stars in a short film Vollebekk is making. He says. “AURORA and I had been fans of each other’s music for years and kept talking about finding the right way to collaborate. When I mentioned I […]
IPR Celebrates Its Anniversary At Gold-Diggers In LA
Independent Project Records (IPR) has announced that beloved Los Angeles radio station KCRW will be presenting their two-night live show celebration in conjunction with the label’s 45th anniversary to take place on Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6 in Los Angeles at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Known for their unique musical sensibilities and extraordinary artwork & design, IPR is a favorite […]
Patrick Watson Plays On New Sounds With La Force
Patrick Watson recently visited New Sounds, from New York Public Radio, with frequent collaborator La Force. The two performed three songs that can be found on Watson’s new LP Uh Oh, which is at radio now from Secret City Records. Check those out on the New Sounds YouTube feed, here. Watson’s new album includes features from La Force as well as Charlotte Cardin, November Ultra, […]
Mente Cultural Likes Geckøs’ Engaging Dance
Mente Cultural says “The Dance Of The Gecko,” which features on the new debut LP from Geckøs, “stands out for its engaging melody, organic percussion, and arrangements that evoke cinematic soundscapes. The result is a musical experience that combines surrealism with mature emotional poetics, supported by shiny violas, precise bass, and carefully integrated percussive textures.” Read more here. […]
Everything Is Noise Covers Venera’s “Amazing” Sophomore LP
Everything Is Noise has coverage of Exinfinite, the new LP from Venera. The site writes, “‘Hey, did you know that Munky – yes, from Korn – has a side project that does amazing post-industrial electronica? No joke!” Here‘s that. We agree – Venera is pretty amazing, and Exfinite includes a set of stunning instrumentals alongside guest vocals from the likes Chelsea Wolfe, […]
New Music From Leif Vollebekk feat. AURORA
Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has shared a new version of his song “Southern Star,” featuring award-winning Norwegian artist AURORA. The track originates from Vollebekk’s forthcoming short film of the same name, which merges the cinematic tone of Vollebekk’s Revelation album with his visual storytelling. Vollebekk’s latest album, Revelation has been hailed by critics and fans alike since its release. Recorded […]
Patrick Watson Visits KCRW
Patrick Watson appeared earlier this month as the guest on KCRW‘s Morning Becomes Eclectic, sharing some tracks from his playlist and chatting about “Wim Wenders, his musical upbringing, his new LP Uh Oh, and the fact that despite being so closely associated with all things French-Canadian, he was born in SoCal.” Enjoy Watson’s visit with host Novena Carmel right here. Watson’s new […]
Tav Falco Gets Off On The 13th Floor
13th Floor has a video interview with Tav Falco, who has had an illustrious career as a cultural conjurer dating back to the 1970s. The site explains, “Marty Duda found Tav in Thailand where he’s been living since Covid hit. Tav and his guitar-slinging partner Mario Monteroso set up shop at Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis and “reimagined” a dozen tunes […]
AZ Central Talks To GECKØS’ Howe Gelb
“As far as I’m concerned,” Giant Sand’s Howe Gelb tells AZ Central, “most of my affiliations have always been based upon friendships more than ability. If you can hang with somebody, you find out whether they can also jam and you catch a vibe after a while.” The site has an interview with Gelb about his new project […]
Patrick Watson’s Uh Oh Is “Inspiring” Writes Music OMH
“If you’re a singer,” Music OMH observes, “there can’t be a scarier prospect than losing your voice.” The site explains that, “in late 2022, Watson was playing a gig in Atlanta, and during a rendition of his song ‘Here Comes The River,’ he ruptured a blood vessel in his throat. The next morning, he couldn’t make a […]
Boomerocity Chats With The Silver Snails
Boomerocity recently touched base with Lucas Ward of The Silver Snails.The site writes, “In this insightful interview, Lucas opens up about the inspiration behind the album’s shimmering soundscapes, the philosophy that fuels the band’s artistry, and how The Silver Snails continue to bring light and positivity to audiences around the world. Speed of Light blends uplifting lyrics, lush production, and a […]
New Music From Andrew Stogel (War Strings)
Andrew Stogel attempts to reveal his most sincere self on his upcoming album, out October 29, 2025, which is a brutal, playful, and immersive installment. Stogel has fronted several bands (Dreamers Dose, LOVEYOU) and released 4 albums under the moniker War Strings. Diabolica, his debut under his own name, was released on June 27, 2025. In all, this […]
Memphis Flyer Interviews The Venerable Tav Falco
Memphis Flyer explains that Tav Falco “exploded like a hand grenade into the staid Memphis music scene of the late 1970s. Along with his friend Alex Chilton (Big Star), he founded Panther Burns, the anarchic ensemble which defied norms and defined Memphis punk. Now, he has an acclaimed new album, Desire on Ice, which revisits some of the best tracks […]
Descendents’ Milo Goes To College Is A Punknews Staff Pick
ORG‘s new reissue of Descendents‘ Milo Goes to College [Reissue] (2025) is a Staff Pick over at Punknews.org. “After decades of mishandling,” the site writes, “one of the most seminal and groundbreaking punk records is back in print. Thanks to SST’s bizarre choices, Descendents’ Milo Goes to College used to be impossible to find and when you did, it was a […]
Bomb Magazine Chats With Tav Falco
Tav Falco is currently at radio with Desire on Ice, a set out via ORG Music that celebrates his songwriting and features an incredible array of guest musicians including Kid Congo Powers, Jon Spencer, Rev Horton Heat, and many more. Falco has been on the scene since the 1970s, cultivating a loyal cult following. According to a 2008 profile in Bomb […]
Spectrum Culture Applauds Fruit Bats’ Stripped-Down Turn On Baby Man
“On Baby Man,” writes Spectrum Culture, Fruit Bats’ Eric D. Johnson “strips away the ornate textures that have defined much of his recent output and lands on something starker, but more resonant. It’s not Fruit Bats music you’d use to populate a road trip playlist, nor is it the kind made to fill festival setlists. It is one that […]
Song Bar Says Patrick Watson Glistens On Uh Oh
Song Bar describes Patrick Watson‘s new LP Uh Oh, which is at radio now from Secret City Records, as a set of “11 new, delicate, beautiful collaboratively performed songs about life’s various anxious moments, big or small joined by guest vocalists including Martha Wainwright…, Solann, local Quebec favourite, Klô Pelgag, other international acclaimed voices MARO, Hohnen Ford, and November Ultra, pop star Charlotte […]
Glide Gets GECKØS
Glide Mag says GECKØS‘ self-titled debut “stands as one of 2025’s most eclectic and intimate first listens. Howe Gelb’s gravelly desert tones merge with M. Ward’s rustic warmth, while McKowski—known from his work in The Lost Brothers—adds a refined folk sensibility. Together, GECKØS feels both spontaneous and deeply considered, the sound of three seasoned artists finding unexpected harmony.” The site has […]
New Release From Descendents
Few records in punk history have left as massive a footprint as Descendents’ Milo Goes to College. The 1982 debut fused the aggression of hardcore with catchy hooks, adolescent angst, and unmistakable personality — helping spark an entire genre now known as pop punk. Its influence remains undeniable over four decades later, earning spots on Rolling Stone’s […]
