PILE – Sunshine and Balance Beams | Well-Deserved Noise Aaron Cooper·August 18, 2025Between nine albums and almost twenty years, Pile should by all rights be exhausted. They should be touring...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·3 mins read
No Joy – Bugland | Compact, Alien, and Alive Aaron Cooper·August 13, 2025An album called Bugland with a snail on the cover is the kind of sly misdirection that feels...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
Pygmy Lush – TOTEM | The Transformation of Noise Aaron Cooper·July 28, 2025“After nearly a decade shelved, TOTEM by Pygmy Lush finally sees daylight.” Doesn’t that read like a classic...Album ReviewsFeaturedRock & Roll·2 mins read
Tracy Bonham – Sky Too Wide | Artistry Beyond Buzz Clips Ryan·June 9, 2025Have you met someone who just has the knack? Not the “My Sharona” kind, rather, the natural ability...Album ReviewsFeaturedReview·3 mins read
Model/Actriz – Pirouette | Chaotic Brutality Meets Nuance Aaron Cooper·May 5, 2025Released in 2023, Model/Actriz’s explosive debut Dogsbody was one of the most gripping noise rock albums of the...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
The Showcase – April 2025 Aaron Cooper·April 23, 2025I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...Album ReviewsBest of ListsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·8 mins read
Grinding Eyes – Out of Focus | Psyche Is Alive Aaron Cooper·April 11, 2025Australia has long been a powerhouse of psychedelic rock. The continent has churned out bands like The Murlocs,...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
Djo – The Crux | Joe Keery and the Identity of Responsibilty Aaron Cooper·April 7, 2025At 42, I like to think I’ve worn many hats. After my dad passed, I stepped up to...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·3 mins read
Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling | Context Is Everything Ryan·April 3, 2025Released under Geffen, Forever Is A Feeling marks a pivotal moment in Lucy’s career, transitioning from self-produced records...Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Downward – LP2 | Expanding Post-Rock Aaron Cooper·March 12, 2025In the sprawling world of post-rock, one thing is certain: it’s impossible to predict where a band will...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
