Control Freaks "She’s The Bomb (Slovenly)"
Crank it up to eleven and push those other records down the stairs, because this is the time for the spunky, punky She’s The Bomb (Slovenly) from The Control Freaks. Featuring Greg Lowery of The Rip Offs and Supercharger (among others), this is pop punk for those that know that doesn’t mean Blink 182. The Control Freaks beat up Blink 182, and they are thankful for the attention-and they know they deserve it. This is snotty punk with an ear for melody, occasional hooks, and more bad attitude than kids shopping for back to school supplies in the middle of August. Check out the title track “She’s The Bomb.”
Gino And The Goons "Rip It Up (Slovenly)"
2017’s Rip It Up (Slovenly), the garage rock masterpiece by real deal rockers Gino and the Goons, went out of print almost immediately upon its release and has since been sought after by collectors. Well, collectors, now is your chance! Rip It Up is back in print thanks to our pals at Slovenly Records! Overmodulated, nasty guitars mixed with surprisingly poppy melodies and scream-along choruses a-plenty. So make room on your denim jacket for at least one more badge and check out the absolute Stooges-esque earworm “Watch You Shine.”
Scoville Unit "Scoville Unit (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)"
If you have room in your heart for at least one more guitar-based, pop-punk/indie rock record full of real emotions, harmonies, and hooks, then make that record the latest (and greatest) record from Scoville Unit. Their new self-titled LP was written in secret by Gandhar Savur (but with guidance and advice from Cigarettes After Sex’s Greg Gonzales), recorded by the band, and then mastered at Abbey Road. The result is decidedly out of time for 2019, but maybe that’s why it stands out the way it does? This is clearly a personal record… no. I don’t mean like a diary (but personal record would be a funny way to describe a diary) I mean that this is obviously some from the heart songwriting. Jangly, punky, poppy, and nostalgic, this record is sure to have a little something for everybody. Fall under Scoville Unit’s spell and check out “Weight Of Misunderstanding.”
Hand & Leg "Lust In Peace (Slovenly)"
Hand & Leg are a duo from Athens, Greece and Lust In Peace (Slovenly) is BRM’s first introduction to them. We sure are glad we got introduced however, as this is as tremendous a dose of “freak-rock” as we’ve gotten in some time. Blisteringly distorted bass, drums, and vocals from Iro and Stelios. The White Stripes wish they would have rocked this hard. The Black Keys can only dream of being this rock and roll. The… uh… yeah, I know. I should have done three comparisons here for maximum efficiency but I’m having trouble thinking on another bass/drum duo, especially since all I can think about it Hand & Leg now. Check out “L.I.P.”