Red Fang: Whales and Leeches
Red Fang Wales and Leeches (Relapse Records) Red Fang is a band of man-beasts. They encapsulate the true metal dogma of destruction, pillaging, and punishment – like a band of vikings, but from Portland. More...
The Sword: Apocryphon
The Sword Apocryphon (Razor & Tie) I was never into metal growing up, even though I was of its generation as a child of the 80′s, so I missed out on the trend when I was of prime headbanging age. But in More...
Sonic Youth: Smart Bar – Chicago 1985
Sonic Youth Smart Bar – Chicago 1985 (Goofin’) I’m not sure even where to start with this review. I don’t know how to write about a band like Sonic Youth. Where do you begin? I’m still pretty More...
Turbo Fruits: Butter
Turbo Fruits Butter (Serpents and Snakes) Nashville is so hot right now. It’s having such a revival that it seems to be reclaiming it’s title of Music City. Jack White and The Black Keys live and record there. More...
Ty Segall Band: Slaughterhouse
Ty Segall Band Slaughterhouse (In The Red) Ty Segall is the man. I love this guy. For my money, he’s the best young rock n’ roller out there: loud, snotty, and full of great hooks. I’m really partial to More...
White Fence: Family Perfume Vol. 2
White Fence Family Perfume Vol. 2 (Woodsist) Tim Presley seems to be a pretty prolific songwriter and staunch psych-pop enthusiast. Whether he’s playing with The Strange Boys, Darker My Love or Ty Segall, the More...