• 2012

    [audio:http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/mp3/jnr107.mp3] Nothing brightens up a song like a whistle, eh? That seems to be the theory on this new track from Sleeping back, “Walk Home,” which comes from the garage rock band’s sophomore album on Joyful Noise recordings, Women Of Your Life.

  • 2012

    Gnawed Gristle and Bone by Venowl Despite extreme metal’s noisy nature, there’s a surprising lack of artists making it who openly embrace noise as a compositional tool. If anything, noise is simply just a by-product of making such uncompromising music. However, that’s not the case with Venowl.

  • 2012

    First Writings by Hilang Child Hilang Child’s First Writings EP is a collection of wintery and emotive ballads that have a Fleet Foxes-like appreciation for dynamics and vocal harmonies. Though the inspiration is very obvious, it doesn’t stop songs like the opening track from being incredibly moving with

  • 2013

    Sonic experimentalist Solicce, a.k.a. Tom Gallo, has a debut full-length dropping early next year. On the small collection of tracks he’s seen fit to release beforehand right here, “Moonsailing” is a touching and piano-lead standout. Not only is the piano playing here delicate and patient, but the

  • 2013

    Some melodic and catchy slacker-style indie rock from California X, who is looking at a 2013 release on Don Giovianni Records. Stream the first song to drop from their self-titled album, “Pond Rot,” above.

  • 2012

    Here is a YouTube playlist where you can watch all of the videos mentioned in this list.

  • On Miguel’s sophomore album, the contemporary R&B singer reinvents his image and sound to create a futuristic fusion with elements of rock, synth pop, and funk. Hopefully, the production on his next record reaches the fine-tuned ambition of his singing and songwriting. WATCH THE REVIEW

  • This new P.O.S record will probably please a lot of fans. Stefon did work to groom his style, and bring a succinct set of tracks that are easy to take in, but a lot of the instrumentals here–outside of “Bumper” and “Fire In the Hole / Arrow to

  • 2012

    Pile drops some visuals for the track “Prom Song,” which is off the band’s latest album, Dripping. Look for it now on Exploding In Sound. Oh, and remember: THEY’RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU.

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    Trespass by Knelt Rote Utterly heavy, gruesome, and relentless is the new Knelt Rote album, which you can stream via the Bandcamp widget above.