EP: Pipe – Asshole Pie Cologne
If you need plenty of ramshackle in your psychedelic rock n’ roll, then “Asshole Pie Cologne” will likely scratch that itch you are looking for.
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EP: Eyes and Legs – Gravel
Eyes and Legs’ hits with the weight of a band twice its size, and for a sophomore EP, ‘Gravel’ feels incredibly mature.
EP: Jon Often – Frankie
With Jon Often’s debut EP Frankie, he’s primed and ready to join the indie pop staples that have come before him with a collection of instantly memorable bangers and smooth, nostalgic slow jams.
EP: The Infinite Daisy Chains – Novi Sun | Rose Without a Thorn
The fact that this was made independently and in a bedroom context, it’s genuinely hard to fathom such creativity coming out of that environment.
The best half-album ever? Hey-Smith drop three tracks on split EP with Less Than Jake
One of the world’s biggest, best, and most exciting ska bands put out a half of an album in June (alongside Less Than Jake no less)
EP: So Many Dangers – Close The Curtains
One of Rhode Island’s rising ska bands provides a taste on streaming of their new EP, a blend of hardcore and melodic influences that leave you wanting more.
EP: Leilani Patao – Daisy Deluxe
Leilani Patao’s deluxe version of their EP “Daisy” is lo-fi that borders on disc rot. It ages the project nicely, like something you’d find in an old closet.
EP: TIFFY – I Wanted to Know
The long-standing Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has really hit her stride on her newest EP.
EP: Kid Bird – Kid Bird
With an unshakable musical vision, lofty artistic ambition and a palpable sense of dedication, the future already looks very bright for this upstart Amsterdam quartet.
EP: altre di B – Zapping
Let the punk-infused tunes and deep lyrics of the Italian four-piece band of friends “zap” into your eardrums.
EP: Libbianski – Suffering
The New Zealand trio turns up the darkness on their new EP, crafting a sound which lives up to the record’s title.
Double feature: Local Legends release “Plays Nice” and “Now With More F-Bombs”
Milwaukee’s Local Legends live up to their name with two new three-track EPs of sweet ska music.
EP: Soft No – Super Neutral
Soft No find sonic balance on their second EP, but their sound still blazes like a capacitor popping and catching fire.
EP: Living Too Late – Autochrome
The new venture from South Australia’s Jakub Tengdahl roars with arena-rock anthems that are fitting for any season.
EP: brightmoon – First Light
Long Beach’s Brightmoon turn exhaustion and uncertainty into something warm, immersive, and strangely comforting on their debut EP.
EP: Azul Análoga – Crisálida
Gazy atmosphere with near break rhythm sections. What’s not to love?
EP: Todd Sentilles – The Scenic Route Sessions
Sentilles’ songs could ring from the beach bandshell to the ears of everyone at the boardwalk bars and draw them to his catchy brand of Americana.
EP: Courtesy of Tim – Perennial
Great new ska from the Midwest: five new tracks definitely worth adding to the rotation.