Issues: Issue 296 - August 2013
Reviews: Judicator – Sleepy Plessow
Everything on this album seems to be just a step away from something really special. In a sense, it seems like it was only partially finished, hampered by flat production and a rote, repetitive take on typical power metal riffs. … read more
Review: Zorch – Zzoorrcchh
Woah. The profundity in which I used the F-word to describe this band just blew my Mormon brain. But, it works. … read more
Review: Vial of Sound – Substance Organique Volatile
I often cringe when I hear stuff from artists that heavily depend on synth to create their music, because it generally sounds overdone, but Vial of Sound make it work. … read more
Review: Virginia Wing – Red Sails
This 7” features two great little indie pop tunes from the English group Virginia Wing. … read more
Review: White Flag Down – Never Surrender
Is there a set of specifications to be considered a Clockwork punk band? Because I’d imagine that The Adicts would be an example that most bands would look to. … read more
Review: White Orange – Onawa
After a relatively successful and intriguing debut album, White Orange appear to be stepping away from the snappy rock tunes of their self-titled and into the realm of spacey atmospherics. … read more
Review: Witch Cross – Axe to Grind
There’s always something refreshing about a legitimate ’80s metal band getting back together, but it’s rare to see such an enormous gap between their releases. … read more
Review: Willy Moon – Here’s Willy Moon
Here’s Willy Moon sounds like a dark night on a hot city street. It’s hard to define because it’s bustling like a hundred cars, yet has a consistent and unique sound. … read more
Review: Witherscape – The Inheritance
Dan Swano is back with a force. Well, back with musical creation—not producing on—his mind. … read more
Review: Various Artists – Mess With The Best… Die Like...
I imagine this album would be great to riot to. Smashing windows and throwing Molotov cocktails to punk is something I want to see. … read more