Velvet Blue described this EP as “Indie electro-post-post rock” – so I had to check something like that out. Space and/or math rock might also fit in there – there are some really complex parts to many of the songs. Song lengths and structure are also all over the place– in a good way. You…
Featuring two members of Crux, Empty Tomb, and The Clergy along with their sons – Government Hate Mail sounds exactly like what you think it would. Loud, punk, and intense. Well, punk-ish at least. I also hear some classic rock and 90s alternative influence in the mix. This four song ep is short and very…
This record is one awesome chaotic hardcore punk rock jam from start to finish. I’m not totally sure how to describe the music here. Unteachers features Stephen Mark Sarro, formerly of Tantrum of the Muse. TotM fans will quickly love both songs by the Unteachers here. Grace & Thieves describe their music as “emotionally disturbing hardcore” –…
I was surprised and excited that The Choir were already putting out a new full length – it seemed like Burning Like the Midnight Sun and de-plumed had just come out recently. I was pleasantly surprised to get a new album so soon! The unique thing that really struck me about this new release is…
Thumper Punk Records was new to me, but this is the kind of stuff I love! Nothing screams indie and underground to me more than loud, amped up, white hot sounding punk rock. I miss hearing new bands that really sound like punk rock (not pop punk, but punk rock) steeped in socially and spiritually…
The Beckoning is a study in extremes and opposites that really works where so many bands usually fall into cacophony. Their goal is to “fuse the aggression of Extreme Metal with the majestic ambience of Gothic soundscapes.” I’ll be honest – I was skeptical of that description when I first read it – especially since…
Just like the Doug Burr 7-inch, this 7-inch from Gold Beach comes with two songs on vinyl and an ep’s worth of material on the download card (six songs total). “Gold Beach” is a sweet pop song set to a slightly more complex rhythm than your average pop ditty – overall a nice effect. Most…
Ultra Monark is the latest incarnation of Joe Albaense’s brilliance. Albanese has been a part or leader of many bands through the years – Four Living Creatures, Elder, and Fell Desire. All of these bands seem to favor the same formula: take every LS Underground album, every Scaterd Few album, and a few random Middle…
Where does Thumper Punk dig up all these great punk rock bands? Well in the case of The Old-Timers, seems like they went all the way to South Africa. With a name like “The Old-Timers”, you have got to bring the old school punk. These guys do that and more… your stereo will grow a…
Great three piece Punk Rock band from Colorado featuring ex-members of Focused and Ultimatum. 16 tracks of melodic Hardcore reminiscent of a cross between Gorilla Biscuits/CIV and early Lagwagon. Nothing groundbreaking, but don’t let that stop you – these guys play tight and write great songs! The Gang vocals on “Through the Ears” reminds me…