Nik and Keefy a new series on Pink Floyd! We explore the origins of the band before their major label debut, and the many gifts and early genius of Syd Barrett!Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lambrini Girls – Who Let The Dogs Out
On their debut full-length record, Brighton-based Punk duo Lambrini Girls have offered the perfect soundtrack for when you’re wondering how the hell a rapist was elected to lead our country. Who Let The Dogs Out (City Slang) is undoubtedly a boisterous, cathartic, high-octane album featuring ten fiery and relentless tracks that offer commentary on a wide variety of social issues besides the political state of the world. Earning a ton of recognition from the press well before the debut album came out, Lambrini Girls just might be the figures we need to musically spearhead the new era our world now finds itself in.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Fleshbore – Painted Paradise
Today on the block we have the new cut Painted Paradise from Indianapolis’ own Fleshbore. If I had to wrap this new cut in a single word it would probably be “blistering”. Everything on this cut is at an 11 even when they decide to slow it up the listener is sitting with crazy anticipation for the next time the pedal gets stomped on. The drums and guitars scream through each track like crazy ass racecars from hell whose pilots have tossed the brakes aside long ago. (see what I did there lol)! Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Better Lovers – Frontierer – Greyhaven Live at Project House
It’s a chilly Thursday evening as patrons gather outside Project House in Leeds, anticipating the hotly awaited return of Better Lovers to UK shores.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Talon – Scenes Of Agony
It’s taken ten long years but Edinburgh thrashers Black Talon follow up highly promising full-length studio debut Endless Realities with their independently released second album, Scenes of Agony. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Jaye Jayle – After Alter
Jaye Jayle went from being Evan Patterson’s solo project that explored sounds outside of what he did in Young Widows and has now become a full-fledged band.Continue reading
Ghost Cult’s Top 20 Rock and Metal Vinyl Reissues for 2024
Check out Keefy’s full list of his Top Vinyl Reissues of 2024, with a few honorable mentions! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Godzillionaire – Diminishing Returns
The 1990s brought a little Lawrence, Kansas band by the name of Paw, who put out two full-length albums 1993’s Dragline (which featured the catchy singles “Jessie” and “Couldn’t Know” that got moderate rotation on MTV as well as featuring in the computer game Road Rash) and 1995’s overlooked Death to Traitors. There were a couple of final releases in the shape of the Home is a Strange Place EP and the Keep the Last Bullet for Yourself odds and sods collection before the band’s eventual 2000 split. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Kelsy Karter And The Heroines – Love Made Me Do It
As soon as it became clear what Kelsy Karter And The Heroines were all about, I knew I was in for a joyride like no other, and I was ready as ever to be completely immersed in it.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai – The Bad Fire
Robert Smith once called these guys his favorite band and it is easy to hear why. Eleven albums into their career, Mogwai has a clear focus on their sonic journey on The Bad Fire (Rock Action Records). Vocals appear right from the first song, serving as a smooth texture that sits in the swirl of sound. Things get more into their older bran of majestic melancholy on the second song. It’s less pop-oriented than the opening track. If you came here wanting post-rock this is the song for you. “What Kind of a Mix is This” feels like it just spills out from the end of the lingering ebb of the previous song. It takes a minute for a guitar melody to establish the song’s footing.Continue reading