Single: Josh Evert – The Sound of Machines
This might be the sound of machines, but with Josh pulling the levers, it’s anything but robotic.
Filip Zemčík
i ramble a lot
Oh, Wait, is This What Emo Grew Up to Be?
And then Calutron Girls, self-described as a Post Hardcore band, came across my desk and now I feel like an asshole.
Single: Mesadorm – Wet Socks
On the Bandcamp page, the band states: “Think Suzanne Vega, Cocteau Twins, Bjork and Radiohead
Single: Tradition – Blush
The perfect math-rock guitar riffs, punchy drumming, and screaming vocals, mixed with poppy melodic ones, create a mesmerizing, energetic combination
How to Run a Cassette Label #4: How to make cassettes and how many?
There are basically two ways to make tapes. Dub them at home (DIY way) or use professional duplication services.
When American Football becomes German: New emo song from Be Kind
If I didn’t know they were from Germany, I would definitely put them in the Midwest emo genre, inspired by bands like American Football, but I am so excited that American emo came to Europe in a fresh form.
Single: running empty – what it means to be
Analog, lo-fi, warm sound that creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that will linger in your ears like a sweet-and-sour treat.
Single: Midi Memory – burn all away
Punchy synths and beats, fast-paced melody, and that mix of catchiness with a lot of dark atmosphere.
Single: Honey I’m Home – Hyperspace Mountain
A band in full creative flow, evolving so fast it feels as though they are reshaping the world around them.
Single: Victories – The Great Mistake
The Great Mistake” by Victories is a high-energy Montreal pop-punk track about a chaotic, irresistible
Single: Golden Tiles – Peace
Our pals over Antiquated Future Records have shared with us a lead single from Set
The Art of Positivity in Music
Every day, a great deal of good is done in music communities around the world. There is still a lot of fantastic music made that deserves our attention.
How to Run a Cassette Label #3: Which Cassette Player to Get?
Sometimes you need to do a little research—thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales, or secondhand markets – are good places to buy a Walkman.
Single: Everything’s Fine – all I can say
I will zone out everything around me, forget where I am and what I have done this week, and just let the music pull me into this MTV 2000 pop-punk.
Single: Sum and Substance – Mighty
Lyrically, ‘Mighty’ delves into the theme of legacy and self-awareness. It questions the pursuit of fame and immortality, highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself and not being consumed by the desire for external validation.
How to Run a Cassette Label #2: What Artists to Release?
As you know, I have been thinking about creating a series about my two labels,
How to Run a Cassette Label #1: Why Cassettes?
I’ve been thinking about writing a series about running a cassette label, but I never
Single: Ford Chastain – Around and Around
I remember the first time I heard Ford’s music and decided to write about it
Single: Hell of a Life – Endless
Hell of a Life is a Chicago-based shoegaze band that blends dream pop with more
Single: look at fiona. – 4play
“4play is a lush art rock anthem about tossing and turning in bed, yearning over