Author: mike

Eureka California at Athens Banner-Herald

With all due respect to Eureka California, the local garage-punk band that just released the stellar “Crunch” on Happy Happy Birthday to Me records, the best song on their newest collection is their shortest and simplest. “I bet that you like Julian Cope/ Don’t tell me you don’t,” Jake Ward sings over and over again… Continue reading Eureka California at Athens Banner-Herald

Luxembourg Signal at Burning World

Shelflife presents the debut single from The Luxembourg Signal featuring “Distant Drive” b/w “Wishing Pool” coming April 29th on limited edition vinyl and digital formats. The Luxembourg Signal, while being a brand new project, features members who have been playing together for years as part of the much adored Aberdeen (Sarah Records). Several years, several bands — including most recently Fonda andTrembling Blue… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Burning World

Luxembourg Signal at The Big Takeover

Former members of Los Angeles’ defunct, but beloved, Aberdeen reunite for a new band that continues the jangly indie pop sound while drawing heavily from the ’80s. “Distant Drive” on the A side could be Kim Deal singing for Echo & the Bunnymen, though there is also the dreamy, magical quality of the original vocal version of Savage Republic‘s “Andelusia” from… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at The Big Takeover

Cosines Video Debut at the girls are

London math-pop quintet Cosines have unveiled the video for their single ‘Commuter Love’. As previously revealed in these pages, the track is an irresistible glammy stomp railing against dreary desk jobs and tedious commutes – something to which most of us can probably relate… Its accompanying visual sees the band all on their respective journeys; fortunately, not to… Continue reading Cosines Video Debut at the girls are

Close Lobsters Review and Stream at Gold Flake Paint

Whenever I see or hear the term “reunion” tacked on to any musical event, I always feel this knee-jerk skepticism. Oh, yeah? You and which bandmates? What’s your angle, eh? But most importantly, what’s this new material you’re peddling? Fortunately, no one need worry about the Close Lobsters. As card-carrying members of the original C86 compilation,… Continue reading Close Lobsters Review and Stream at Gold Flake Paint

Muuy Biien at The Big Takeover

Since their blistering debut, This Is What Your Mind Imagines (HHBTM), two years ago, Muuy Biien have honed their craft and expanded their sound while remaining true to their hardcore punk and ambient noise roots. With their sophomore full-length, the Athens, GA quintet attack with an unbridled fury that proves they are the new face of hardcore.… Continue reading Muuy Biien at The Big Takeover

Eureka California at Flagpole

Some artists aspire for too much. Slick production? Nine-piece supergroup? Sure. When you’re done pecking at gourmet food and hanging around scenesters, Eureka California will be waiting for you just down the street. The duo’s second LP, Crunch, is even leaner and scuzzier than its first, a whirlwind of raw riffage and nimble hooks propelled by pummeling… Continue reading Eureka California at Flagpole

Bastards of Fate at das klienicum

da wird mir wahrlich nicht bange um den rock ‘n’ roll, wenn bands wie bastards of fatenachrücken. am 10. juni veröffentlichen sie auf this will be our summer records ihr zweites album namens “vampires are real and palpable”. die fünfköpfige krawalltruppe stammt aus dem beschaulichen roanoke, das wohl im südwestlichen virginia liegt und ganz sicher nicht dazu einlädt… Continue reading Bastards of Fate at das klienicum