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Ken Woods And The Old Blue Gang Releases “Oh Denise”

Some songs are like a time machine. You press play, and suddenly you’re somewhere else, some other time. Maybe it’s a smoky bar in the 1970s, a sweaty punk club in the 80s, or, in the case of “Oh Denise,” the new single from Ken Woods and The Old Blue Gang, a dusty dancehall on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, sometime in the not-too-distant past. The...
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Al Young Resurfaces as Megapenny Music for “Dance with Giants”

There is a distinct, almost tectonic rumble occurring now that Megapenny Music has dropped "Dance with Giants", a track that feels like the excavation...
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The Deep, Bouncy Rhythms of Lucia’s “Take It Off”

There is a specific frequency of liberation that Lucia captures in "Take It Off," hitting the ears with the decisive snap of a locked...
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The Vildes Question Perfection with “Manicure for the Strangers”

With The Vildes releasing "Manicure for the Strangers", I found myself instinctively checking my reflection in the black screen of my monitor, correcting a...
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Harris Rafferty Torches the Past with “Burnin’”

Harris Rafferty makes his latest statement with "Burnin’", a track that arrives with the subtle grace of a brick thrown through a conservatory window....
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Kaleidoscope Collision Hit High Velocity on “Hiding Place”

There is a distinct, jagged auditory flavor to the concept of velocity, something that hits you immediately when listening to Kaleidoscope Collision and their...
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Archers New Rival Find a Heavy New “Direction”

With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling,...
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The Jagged, Beautiful Duality of Cries of Redemption’s “Abstract”

There is a precise sort of chaos within the architecture of Cries of Redemption and the new release "Abstract" that feels entirely purposeful, like...
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Screaming Into the Fuzz: Stone Deaf Releases “Joculator”

With Stone Deaf's well-anticipated single "Joculator", the atmosphere shifts; the air suddenly feels thinner, charged with static and the sweet promise of bad decisions....
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Shery M Navigates the Velocity of Loss on “Goin Gone”

Listening to Shery M navigate the pulsating, anxious corridors of "Goin Gone" feels like watching a high-speed train pass a quiet station; you catch...
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“Keep it Burning” Finds The Plastic Pals in Vintage Form

Twenty years into their tenure, The Plastic Pals have returned with "Keep it Burning", a record that feels less like a studio product and...
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The Voyeuristic Intimacy of “MISSING IN ACTION” by Joey P.

There is a specific texture to the air in Chicago a kind of electric grit but listening to Joey P. unravel his latest project,...
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Ryuichi Hayashi and Krokodile are “Turning to Gold” in Latest Single

There is a distinct, almost chemical alchemy happening with Ryuichi Hayashi and Krokodile latest release, "Turning to Gold". It summons the specific, drowsy euphoria...
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