Album Reviews

Foreign Film Find Their Own Voice On Atmospheric Shoegaze Post-Metal Debut A Love Letter

We will consume anything Will Haven-related, okay? We looked far and wide for the Ghostride debut release back in the day (While our copy of LP Cobra Sunrise is cirrently MIA, you can check out some of their stuff here) and jump on any news about the legendary Sacramento outfit [...]

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Viruette Avoid A Sophomore Slump, Come Back Strong On Second LP MERIDIAN

Viruette’s MERIDIAN was the last of a trio of local records that came our way recently that’s seriously making us reconsider our no ranking policy (On the Local side, at least) for our annual year end post as we hit the halfway point of 2026 very soon. The band sound [...]

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Makes My Blood Dance Make Sweet Synth-Driven Sonic Symphonies Across Debut LP #Z3R0 2 LGHT $P33D!

Not to start off on a comparison but what the world needs now is the kind of danceable Industrial-tinged Electro anthems that Morlocks used to make (RIP Johann Strauss) and we think we have come across the next generation with Makes My Blood Dance and it is AWESOME. Mixing just [...]

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Sparta Take Inspiration From A John Candy Doc, Enlist Some Elite Friends, Drop A Career-Defining Record With Cut A Silhouette

Thank Uncle Buck for the new Sparta??? Well, at least the album title and vibe of Cut A Silhouette according to Sparta mainman Jim Ward (Vocals/Guitar) who, in the press release ramp up to the band’s 6th LP, tells of a particular Macaulay Culkin quote in the recent I Like [...]

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Cat TV Deliver Inspired Collection Of Hybrid Garage Alterna-Punk Anthems On Debut EP Fun In The Ghost Town

There’s quite a few artists in and around town where we’re constantly looking for an excuse to cover beyond a tag as part of some show or a random share on a Bandcamp Friday or something. Lowell’s Cat TV is one of those artists so we were overjoyed when an [...]

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The Only Humans Tackle Love, Loss And Living Life On New EP It Didn’t Hit Me Until Today

“Relationships implode. Friendships collapse. Loved ones die.” If you were wondering if The Only Humans would somehow have less to say with an EP following 2024’s brilliant concept album It’s A Beautiful Night. I Think I’ll Disappear Forever. (Find it right now by heading right here) then we’d like to [...]

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