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  • 7

    Wolfe and Dude find themselves in the midst of an atmospheric, tortured duet that calls out to the likes of Nick Cave or Michael Gira. If you like your folk with a gothic edge, then hop on this quickly. The song streaming above is a part of a forthcoming 7″

  • 2014

    Over the course of running my YouTube channel, I don’t think I’ve reviewed any one band more times than I have Woods. Though I’ve thought their discography has had its ups and downs, it’s been interesting to watch this band’s approach to folk rock go

  • album

    death by burning by mantar The latest full-length album from the previously mentioned Mantar is now available for streaming via the widget embedded above. Various shades of metal play into this ten tracks on this record: death, black, sludge, doom. And some of the riffs here have a faint rock

  • album

    Suck My Disk by SUROCK Music production has come a long way since the 80s, and it’s sometimes hard to imagine how so many beloved joints were produced on such rudimentary equipment. Case in point: The SP-1200. Of course, this drum machine and sampler that was more advanced than

  • 2014

    We recently mentioned the New York band The Men back when they dropped the song “Pearly Gates.” It was the first song the increasingly versatile group released from their forthcoming album, Tomorrow’s Hits. “Another Night” marks the release of another track from this forthcoming LP, and it shows the

  • 2014

    The Devil Within by Wildernessking Some explosive, atmospheric black metal from the previously mentioned Cape Town rock outfit Wildernessking. The Devil Within is their latest EP, and you can stream it via the widget above. Enjoy!

  • 2014

    The production is a little sloppy, but the latest Metronomy single comes off like a post-punk, new wave take on the sounds of Abba. I can see a bit of Gary Numan or B-52s influencing this track as well. The background vocals are endearing, the horn solo at the finish

  • This is the latest single from recent Soundway Records signees Ibibio Sound Machine. They’re a UK-based outfit fronted by British-Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, and their sound is a melt of vintage electro, disco, and various shades of African music. It all comes together really tastefully, too. “Let’s Dance”

  • 2014

    Metal duo Mantar drops the crushing and raw “White Nights,” which is a track from the duo’s forthcoming debut album on Svart Records. The title: Death By Burning. Charming, eh? The LP is dropping next month, and features some heavy production showcasing a seamless blend of doom, sludge, black

  • be mean

    A bit of bubblegum-flavored garage pop from Tweens on the track “Be Mean,” which addresses a somewhat common relationship issue. Ever been with someone who was just too nice? Well, whatever your answer, the song is still pretty catchy. Stream the song above, and keep an ear out for Tweens’