Unlike Britain’s flagging public transport system, Melvins are regular as clockwork. In fact, such is the Los Angeles by way of San Francisco by way of Monsanto, Washington outfit’s lust for creating new music, that the fantastic amount of releases put out can be positively overwhelming and hard to keep up with. Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Masters of Reality – The Archer
For those with the good fortune (and talent) to make an indelible mark on the music world, there are those who achieve mainstream fame, and then like a concurrent shadow are those so vital that their creative essence is absorbed into the very fabric of the music world. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Lo-Pan – Get Well Soon
Timeless Stoner Rock giants Lo-Pan are at it again with their brand-new cut Get Well Soon on Magnetic Eye Records. Continue reading
PODCAST: Aryn Black of Scorpion Child Discusses “I Saw The End As It Passed Right Through Me”
In this episode, Keefy sits down with singer Aryn Black of Scorpion Child! Their new album “I Saw The End As It Passed Right Through Me” is out now! Aryn discussed the arc of the bands’ career, the choice to go DIY in this day and age, what is going on in the music business today, Aryn’s more personal lyrics on this new album, Austin Texas changes, and Aryn’s side businesses endeavors!Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Dead Groove Share a New Music Video for “The Damned”
Rising heavy blues powerhouse Dead Groove, born from the creative crucible of 2020’s lockdown, release the EP Rubicon this week. Pressed on crystal clear 10″ vinyl, the release features a distinctive cover of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades.” Also included are two coruscating band originals, “Fire” and “The Damned,” the latter spotlighted by Dead Groove’s latest video, an auto-destruction rampage capturing the three-piece in action. We are stoked to team up with the band to debut their new music video for “The Damned” here:
ALBUM REVIEW: Rwake – The Return of Magik
After a thirteen-year break between albums and a hiatus, the band Rwake is back with a new cut titled The Return of Magik (Relapse Records). Sonically, Rwake has always been a band that fits into no specific genre and that is on full display on this newest effort. The musicianship on display only adds to the tremendous songwriting that has this feeling of a grand saga playing out before the listener.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Ocre – So Often Lifeblood Comes From Ashes
Duo’s appear to have a winning formula, as is exemplified by Petbrick, Big Business, Organized Konfusion, and Tears For Fears which the promotional notes for this release recognizes, describing Ocre as combining power and elegance.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Velveteers – A Million Knives
The Velveteers will release their highly anticipated sophomore album A Million Knives. Recorded in collaboration with The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, the new record will be released via Easy Eye Sound, Auerbach’s record label.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
EP REVIEW: Howling Giant – Howling Giant (10th Anniversary Reissue)
Today on the block we have a cut that I cannot believe is ten years old. The cut I speak of is Howling Giant’s self-titled EP. This release would come crashing onto the Cosmic Rock scene. What they deliver on this cut is this soaring sound that comes at you through the endless bound for the stars.Continue reading