Model Zero "Model Zero (Slovenly)"
Exploding through your speakers momentarily are the vital sounds of the debut from Memphis, TN’s Model Zero. This is rock. This is roll. It has both things. It’s ripped jeans, a cool jacket, AND you can dance along to it (hence the roll). This is garage. This is punk. This is groove. This is snarling attitude and swirling psychedelic vocals. This is distorted vocals. This is indiscernible vocals. This is music to scare your mom with. This is music to fall in love to. This is music to rob a bank to. This is music to take drugs to. This is music to avoid drugs while listening to. Model Zero is everything to everyone. Check out the attitude-heavy “Gift Of Lies.”
XYLØ "Yes & No EP"
If you are in the mood for some dark, modern indie pop, then get ready to say “yes” and not “no” to Yes & No, the new EP from XYLØ. Paige Duddy, known here on as XYLØ has once again stepped out as a solo artist to release a collection of vibey, angst-y yet danceable pop. What’s that you say? We just sent some Xylo out not too long ago? Well, you know… these kids keep “dropping tracks” (at least I think that’s what they call it these days…) Her tunes are full of modern production, frank lyrics, and catchy verses and choruses to sing along to–assuming you’ve got even half the vocal chops she does. Otherwise, it might be best to let her handle the singing. Maybe you can work on your beatboxing skills instead? So drop your best beat along to “Ride Or Die.”
Black Mountain "Destroyer (Jagjaguwar)"
If you like a band full of influences, chances are you already love Black Mountain. But boy oh boy, did they turn up the influence machine on Destroyer (Jagjaguwar). They’ve mixed in some Black Sabbath, some Kiss, some Rush, maybe even a little Foreigner, and every other band that goes well on a patch on a denim jacket while you are hanging out at the arcade blowing of school for the afternoon. Get ready to ROCK and check out the simply furious “Future Shade.”
Earth "Full Upon Her Burning Lips (Sargent House)"
Why in 2019 do some people still think the earth is flat? After all, would it affect how the band Earth sounds? Yes, Earth is back with Full Upon Her Burning Lips, their first album in 5ish years and any questions about the shape of our sphere have not affected how awesome they sound. As slow as the earth revolves around the sun EARTH bludgeon–and at the same time lull with slow Brontosaurus-like power. Cursing and crushing between 30-60 bpm. Earth are the soundtrack in real time of the glaciers melting and flat earthers brains crumbling. Buckle in with “Cats OnThe Briar”.