No John Cusack. This is almost as good as you say

End of the song says it all

They finished this album and shook hands in agreement: “let’s fucking go”

While less bold than the goth fury of 'Prophecy of the Dragon', "Flexorcist" shows its appeal in its embrace of cliches and the relative atonality of Voidz harmony. Really catchy tune and a good vibe for any commute 🔥

note: kicks more ass live

the band's ability to constantly hit with catchy hooks is ridiculous, and just like their last record, The Twits is fit with some of the nicest and most interesting production in modern rock.

The ambition is there, and I see the vision. However, I think some of the sweetness usually associated with this genre is absent in Jane Remover's approach, and the record could certainly use more groove and differentiation across tracks. While it is a likable vibe, nothing here is particularly catchy or entrancing, rather it feels like some good guitar tones and a semi-shoegazy atmosphere. I can tell Jane really put her heart into this one and the ambition doesn't go unnoticed, and the songs ... read more

looks like they put effort into this album... just a little bit
guitar solo fucking rocks tho

Tom Delonge being back clearly has its benefits as this album is way more clever and tolerable than the band’s last 3 records. However this record is still hindered by some glaring production flaws and it becomes basically unbearable by the end. From the brick-wall compression to the grating pitch correction to the trigger infested drum sound, this record creates a flaw in nearly every song. However, I find some parts of this record to be enjoyable, especially the pop-punk perfection on ... read more

totally weird approach to nearly everything in this song: the mix, vocal approach... the composition? Pretty sick actually and love the guitars in the verse.

Surprisingly not the “Troye Sivan show” as Troye feels way more conjoined and one with the music than he has been in the past. It might just be the case because it’s way more of an emphasis on house grooves, but his ability to adapt to the grooves as well as write catchy hooks over most of the songs here make for a really gratifying run of tunes. Some fall into the bloomhole but those are few and far between amongst the bangers.

Was hoping for more of a Kraftwerkification but I love the direction still, stoked to hear these as fully extended jams too.

Wilco, a band I officially deemed as one stuck in the void of old age after their 80 minute “Cruel Country” slog, have come back with their best record since the 2000s. With the help of Cate Le Bon, (whose last record is great), Cousin is immaculately produced. While it is arguable that the record starts a bit slow, every song past the great single “Evicted” is an indie rock firework show. Notably, the dynamic and punchy title track, the stunning keyboard infused ... read more

Can't sing his praises enough. This guy knows his way around sound

Bleachers, in their most “band” form yet deliver essentially “Take The Sadness…” 2.0. Nearly everything is exaggerated here: Jack’s vocal confidence, more dynamic production, way more emphasis towards horns, and more power in the tune. Super excited to hear this record, as Jack is presenting a more powerful tune and production than some of his influences at this point.

Contains less offensive moments than their “Frankenstein” album earlier this year, but the lack of offensiveness trades for a heaping helping of bleak, monotone, unambitious sound for an hour straight.

Olivia Rodrigo Better

Mr Blake has never sounded more in control of his sound.

Has 0 business being this fire.

Jeff delivers on the most consistent and well-rounded rock album of the year so far. While he's always been more successful than most in the pop-punk field, "Hellmode" sees him innovating on his own craft, simultaneously gathering a heavier but also more of a songwriter edge. Not a single song feels too long, the production is as crisp as it should be for a rock record, and the guitar playing is maybe the best it's been on any of his records.