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Downward – LP2 | Expanding Post-Rock
In the sprawling world of post-rock, one thing is certain: it’s impossible to predict where a band will...
Rock & Roll
Sacrifice – Volume Six | An Indisputable Legacy of Thrash
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Bay Area version of metal. Thrash is aggressive, often dark...
Bonnie Trash – Mourning You | Catharsis Through Atmosphere
From its inception, goth has been defined by its captivating allure. This potent blend of mystery, darkness, and...
Morast – Fentanyl | The Soundtrack of Lovecraftian Horrors
My first real exposure to doom metal and black metal came from necessity. I’ve always enjoyed thrash –...
FACS – Wish Defense | The Duality of Sound and Noise
Since the dawn of the 20th century, Chicago has been at the forefront of music. You can track...
RJ Bloke – Hold Drugs Dear | Pouring Another Drink
Be it film, television, or even cartoons, that old tired trope of being a bar patron will never...
APN’s Top 24 Albums of 2024 | Terrible Year. Wonderful Music.
What an absolute trash year. The world is literally and figuratively on fire. Fascism is on the rise....
The Gates Of Slumber – The Gates of Slumber | Reaffirming The Importance of Doom
Out from the ashes of inner conflict, disbandment, and the tragic loss of several key members, The Gates...
Bottom Bracket – I’m So Afraid of Where | Examining the Music History Books
I used to believe in the idea of timeless music. The iconic stuff had to be of everlasting...
Franz Nicolay – Band People: The Art of Making Music
I spent a few years in my 20s playing in a rock band with some friends. Skill-wise, I...