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It’s a testament to Ceremony that most reviews of their work read like diary entries. That’s a sword that cuts both ways. People intertwine with the band so much that when they give you what you want, they are the bets band ever. But, when you get something, uh, else, it’s like your best friend has a new set of friends and you’re not included. For me, I stumbled upon the band at their Rohnert Park…
Here is the review of the 2026 re-master of Dead Kennedys Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. It sounds fine. It’s fine. Maybe it’s a little louder than some of the earlier ones. Maybe it’s sliiiightly muddier? Who knows. You have to A/B this with the previous releases to really hear a difference and, if that is what you have to do to tell if something is “better,” well, then, you know... why? (It…
Toledo's Citizen was part of the emo-grunge revival acts in the 2010s that certainly polarised fans. Personally, I enjoyed 2013's Youth, particularly songs like ""The Night I Drove Alone." They had a sense of urgency back then, meshing with troops like Balance and Composure, Sainthood Reps and Basement. But, as with a few bands from this sub-genre of rock n' roll, Citizen shifted their sound to a…
As a bit of a fan of both Triple B and death metal, a death metal band being on their (almost entirely hardcore based) roster is something which I’m always going to listen to. I also have a little bit of a history with Fuming Mouth & reviewed their last record Last Day Of Sun back in late ‘23. That record was a direct reaction to frontman and Fuming Mouth’s mastermind Mark Whelan’s diagnosis and…
I wonder what it means that the digital and tech horrors that L.O.T.I.O.N. started forecasting almost 15 years ago are now more imminent than ever? What’s it like to be totally right about something horrible? The synth-punk band investigates that very question on Machine Hallucinations. Ice kicking in people’s doors is described on “Boots on the ground.” The brain rot intentionally spit out by…
Omaha, Nebraska's Uh Oh make a generous return-to-form with In The Eye Of The City. The LP kicks right off with the ambience and angst of "Right On Time," showcasing guitarist Joe Champion's earnest delivery in a building shuffle, stacking guitarist Mari Crisler's vocals on a poignant chorus of catchy indie-folk. "Restless" follows with Cure-forward bass riffing from Erik Trent, cascading vocal…
For me, The Menzingers transcend genre. It doesn't matter if it's indie, punk, emo or alternative, the Pennsylvania band just knows how to make good music. As I've aged and my perspective changed, their catalog sticks with me more and more. Even the records I was critical of, well, they sit with me and the greys with such passion now. That doesn't mean I'll judge the band easier. Quite the…
When Cam Kahin's album came into my inbox, I felt like this would be one of the records I could pass over. Time was tight on my schedule at the time. But, as I do with all records from PR reps, I at least checked out the first three songs, thinking it'd be a skip. Boy, jumping past this would have been a grave error. CHUG hits the mark in a big way, reminding fans that Dine Alone Records has…
For those Title Fight fans late to the party, if you're missing the Pennsylvania act, you should have been listening to Glitterer: the side project started by vocalist/bassist, Ned Russin. When Title Fight disbanded after 2015's Hyperview, Russin used Glitterer to conjure up a triumvirate of steely, diligent albums that felt like the experimental mix of grunge, shoegaze and emo he was steering…
With so many bands breaking up and reuniting over the course of the years, it begs; where is Title Fight? The Kingston, Pennsylvania band influenced so many in the post-hardcore sphere for decades. Coincidentally, it's the 15-year anniversary of Shed; considered one of the most timeless masterpieces in this genre.Now, Title Fight has a storied history. Twins, Ned (bass, vocals) and Ben Russin…
