Kill, The Icon! Confronts Hate, Hypocrisy With ‘Heavy Heart’
Just like the fictional Buckaroo Banzai, Dr. Nishant Joshi is not only a physician – he’s a rocker. His band Kill, The Icon combines aggressive electric guitar with pulsating synth…
Supergroup? The Hanging Judge Delivers Blistering Hardcore Punk With Creds
Given punk rock’s opposition to marketing and hype, it’s ironic to call The Hanging Judge a super group. Yet it’s accurate, considering this Atlanta-based band features members of The Queers,…
SPIN REPORT Brings A Loud, Vibrant Musical Springtime
As the climate heats up, and color burst up from the earth, there's no better season to crank up the volume on this eclectic mix of tunes. Featuring Lucy Kruger…
Vancouver’s Indications Present Explosive, Experimental Post Punk
The self-titled debut LP by Indications is not just a great sounding punk rock record – it’s an awesome rock and roll record with some art rock vibes as well.
93FEETOFSMOKE Searches For Clarity Through ‘Conversations’
A two-minute song can make a powerful point, especially when the guitars come in loud for the climax. Written by 93FEETOFSMOKE , and co-written with Erik Ron (Taylor Swift, Set…
Neon Straightjackets Present Snappy Single ‘$#!7CANNED’
From Ohio comes a talented punk rock band Neon Straightjackets, with a fun single with the excessively stylized title “$#!7CANNED.” The four-minute track features the expansive guitars of 90s grunge,…
Martin Bisi’s Occult, Erotic, Chaotic ‘Mystery Of The Skin Suit’
The video for Martin Bisi's “Mystery of The Skin Suit” features a luscious lady in scenes of witchcraft with candles, and also with Bisi pursuing her in a New York…
SPIN REPORT March 2023: From OG Punk To Pop Permutations
Punk rock’s influence on later generations is found in music that combines lots of loud guitar with various innovations. This month’s Spin Report features new releases with roots in that…
BIKE’S ‘O Torto Santo:’ Lovely Psychedelic Guitar Rock From Brazil
From the upcoming album Arte Bruta, the single 'O Torto Santo' with Portuguese lyrics gives all the right feels. Even before I translated the words, I found the tune charming…
Harry Cloud’s Psychedelic ‘The Cyst’ A Delightfully Weird Treasure
For those who appreciate excellent songwriting and strange guitar music with echoes of grunge, goth, folk and Bowie, Harry Cloud has something special for you. Get past the shockingly theatrical…