Scottish post-rock legends Mogwai drop a new single, “Underground,” featuring vocals and lyrics from punk icon Iggy Pop, as the lead preview of their 30-year career retrospective album, Happy Tears, out January 8, 2027, via Rock Action Records. Stream it now. Continue reading
Far was one of the most underrated bands of the 90s, so this is the ghost that will forever haunt the solo work of Jonah Matranga, the band’s former singer. With Onelinedrawing’s new album RAINBOWMACHINE (Iodine Recordings), it is still hard not to gravitate towards the moments that sound like his old band. Is this fair? No, but life is not fair, and he raised the bar for himself so high with Far that it’s hard to give his other work much of a chance. Let’s try and listen to this objectively. Continue reading
To Softcult, Shoegaze is the color of ambiance they dress their songs with, rather than a box that defines them. When a Flower Doesn’t Grow (EASY LIFE ENT) is even more polished, and songwriting is on point. The album opens with the hazy breeze of “Pill to Swallow.” The drums create movement even amid the shimmering waves of the guitar. If you are into post-anything guitar playing, the album is worth a listen for how the guitars are dialed in, but you might want to stay for the catchy songwriting. They are not shredding at any point inthis album, but it is an exercise in serving the songs even when they allow restraint to become unchained.