ALBUM REVIEW: Bronson Arm – Casket Schwagg 


Kalamazoo, Michigan is home to Bronson Arm (Blake Bickel – Guitar/Vocals, Garrett Yates Drums) who are back with a new release a mere year after last year’s self-titled debut. The oddly titled Casket Schwagg (Learning Curve Records) is described as a politically charged album by Bickel despite the band not being politically charged themselves, whether this proves potentially off-putting to some remains to be seen. Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 5-9-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-9-25

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-9-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-9-25

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Oxbow, Couch Slut, and More Complete the Caterwaul Festival Lineup


With ten of this year’s artists announced in January, including Brainiac, J. Robbins (Jawbox), Part Chimp, and Thrones, Caterwaul now reveal the entire 2024 lineup. New additions include Oxbow, Couch Slut, Bronson Arm, Pretty Please, and many others. The event is set to take place in Minneapolis May 24-27th. Keep reading below for more information.

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 1-12-24


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ALBUM REVIEW: Bronson Arm – Bronson Arm


Having followed Learning Curve Records for a fair old while, it was exciting to see one of their number, Bronson Arm, pop up on the Ghost Cult reviews list. Other noteworthy acts from said label that are worthy of investigation include The Tunnel, Something Is Waiting and Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends, to name but a few.Continue reading