Quasi is at it again with a brand new album filled with gritty, distortion-riddled garage rock anthems. The band has maintained a steady sound throughout their 17 years, yet still find a way to introduce a level of freshness to each album, giving fans the comfort... > more
Full disclosure: Berkeley's indie pop sweethearts The Morning Benders warm my soul. With their sophomore release Big Echo the Morning Benders aim to impress with their restraint and maturity as opposed to the bubbling enthusiasm that made 2008's... > more
Surfer Blood's Astro Coast is my favorite record in a long time. If ever there was a five owl record this is it. Combining so many rock touchstones of the past, Astro Coast somehow manages to sound fresh. The record starts with the heavy chords of "Floating Vibes". Within the one song you have... > more
It's usually not a good idea for a long-running band to hail its new album as a return to form, especially when the claim involves phrases like "punk rock roots." This Addiction is best appreciated on its own merits, rather than in comparison with your old favorite Alkaline Trio album. After an... > more
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In This Light and On This Evening
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