Reviews
Self Proclaimed Narcissist Album Review: Broke in Laurel Canyon, Still Loud
Self Proclaimed Narcissist turns poverty, romance, and self-awareness into a diary that refuses to “heal”—and that’s the whole point. This is the kind of album that makes you lean... more »
Satanic Scum Punks Review: Wolfbastard’s Mean Little Joyride
Wolfbastard’s Satanic Scum Punks is blackened punk that bites fast, grooves hard, and pretends subtlety doesn’t exist (mostly because it doesn’t). Some albums want you to “go on a journey.”... more »
Somewhere In Between: UnityTX Make Autotune Wrestle Breakdowns (Yes, Really)
Somewhere In Between turns rap-metalcore into a tight, hooky speed-run—autotune, drum machines, and riffs all arguing in the same room. Rap has always had this weird corner seat in... more »
Nettspend’s Early Life Crisis Wants the Future—It Just Yells First
Early Life Crisis is Nettspend stress-testing Gen Z rage rap: runway-ready chaos, a few scary-sweet hooks, and one feature that exposes the whole game. Listening to Nettspend here feels... more »
After All Review: GiddyGang & Vuyo Turn Grief Into a Flex (Honestly)
After All isn’t a “vibey” rap-soul record—it’s Vuyo airing out survival, ego, and romance over GiddyGang’s jazz-warm restraint. Some albums introduce themselves. After All shows up... more »
India Tigers’ Dose: Texas Psych Weirdness That Might Annoy You (Good)
India Tigers return with Dose, a fuzz-heavy psych album built on spontaneity, road-tested songs, and a stubborn “will to be weird.” Some albums ease you into their world. Dose doesn’t.... more »
Talk to Her Like This Review: Alvin Garrett’s “Nice Guy” Manual That Works
Alvin Garrett turns Talk to Her Like This into a 10-track rulebook for grown-up romance—corny on paper, weirdly convincing in your headphones. Some albums try to seduce you. This one... more »
Early Life Crisis Review: Nettspend’s Glow-Up or Just Loud Feelings?
An early life crisis review of Nettspend’s debut-length gamble—where the distortion isn’t the point anymore, it’s the hiding place. You can hear it in the first stretch of early life... more »
Trippin West Review: Shloob Makes “Relatable” Sound Dangerous
Trippin West isn’t a victory lap—it’s Shloob airing out the math of survival, sobriety, and Louisville pressure in plain words that sting. First, look at the cover—then listen for the... more »
Live And Uncleansed Review: Prong’s Groove Metal Time Machine Fights Back
Live And Uncleansed captures Prong’s raw live energy, proving their groove metal still hits hard decades after their 1990s heyday. This album is a powerful testament to their enduring... more »
There’d Be Gold: Rashad’s Album Bets on Faith, Not the Payoff
There’d Be Gold isn’t a victory lap—Rashad turns the long wait into private theology, stubborn love songs, and self-made beats that refuse to beg. Eleven years between solo albums usually... more »
Silence Outlives Review: ERRA’s “Perfect Balance” (Annoyingly) Works
Silence outlives hits that rare sweet spot: technical enough to flex, catchy enough to haunt you. ERRA finally stops choosing sides—and it shows. ERRA has always sounded like a band... more »
Marqus Clae & !llmind’s Untitled Album Review: Serious Rap, Zero Patience
Untitled album turns career whiplash into fuel—Marqus Clae raps like he’s owed receipts, and !llmind gives him space to prove it. Some albums feel like an artist trying to impress you.... more »
Inability to Rewrite Due to Lack of Source Text
Explore the dynamic and experimental sounds of Osees as they release the Cara Maluco EP, a compelling addition to their extensive discography that blends psychedelic rock with innovative... more »
Soul To Soul Soundtrack: a 13-Hour Party That Refuses to Behave
Soul To Soul soundtrack captures an electrifying celebration of African American musicians in Ghana, blending soul, jazz, and gospel at a historic concert marking Ghana’s independence.... more »
Savage Young Winos Review: Industry Suits Playing Punk Like It’s a Dare
Savage Young Winos turns record-label brainpower into scrappy chaos—then skips the worst parts. It’s messy, smug, and weirdly charming. Some records kick the door in. Savage Young Winos... more »
Steve Baskin’s I Sometimes Think Reboot: Nostalgia With Teeth (Again)
I Sometimes Think is back in “Better” form—warmer, tighter, and more stubbornly alive than nostalgia usually allows. Some albums point forward. I Sometimes Think (Better) points... more »
Gold Tips Hope And Recreation: Soul Therapy That Refuses to Whisper
Gold Tips Hope And Recreation sounds like a warm hug with a firm grip—classic soul habits, modern nerve, and zero interest in hiding feelings. Some records want to “set a mood.” Hope... more »