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Model/Actriz – Pirouette | Chaotic Brutality Meets Nuance
Released in 2023, Model/Actriz’s explosive debut Dogsbody was one of the most gripping noise rock albums of the...
Rock & Roll
The Showcase – April 2025
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
Jolie Laide – Creatures | A Study in Intentional Creativity
The trick to making excellent art that effortlessly crosses genres? Ample amounts of talent and heaps of self-awareness....
Grinding Eyes – Out of Focus | Psyche Is Alive
Australia has long been a powerhouse of psychedelic rock. The continent has churned out bands like The Murlocs,...
Djo – The Crux | Joe Keery and the Identity of Responsibilty
At 42, I like to think I’ve worn many hats. After my dad passed, I stepped up to...
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...
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...