As you all probably could gather by now, I am a massive Halloween fanatic. So receiving the request to share a new video during All Hallow’s Eve of a song called “La Babaduka” by Nebula Rosa, understandably got me way beyond jazzed. Please join me in ringing in the greatest night of the year withContinue reading ““La Babaduka” by Nebula Rosa”
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The Frecks, Old Smile & The Return of The Duke of Surl: August Round Up
If you follow the RCU Instagram account, you would’ve seen me gush about these three releases/artists, but they all definitely deserve some mentions here. First up, we have The Frecks, a raw, no-fucks given punk group out of Tucson. This is one of the rare times where IG recommended a video for me that was actuallyContinue reading “The Frecks, Old Smile & The Return of The Duke of Surl: August Round Up”
Garcia Peoples – Cosmic Cash [Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Jam]
It’s hard to find an album that is as filled with the feeling of summer as Garcia Peoples’ Cosmic Cash. Hailing from Rutherford, New Jersey, Garcia Peoples perfectly capture here the spirit of sunny road trips with friends, late night bonfires and raucous beach parties with their unique sound. Cosmic Cash finds the band blendingContinue reading “Garcia Peoples – Cosmic Cash [Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Jam]”
Stony Sugarskull – Butterfly/You Rock [Psychedelic/Dream Pop/Shoegaze]
Arriving like a shadowy omen, Stony Sugarskull have returned with a new single, Butterflies/You Rock. If you’ve been a reader of RCU for a while now, then you probably already know how Stony Sugarskull is a total favorite of the blog. Luckily, their smoky, mysterious goth-psychedelia that made them such a favorite is still heavilyContinue reading “Stony Sugarskull – Butterfly/You Rock [Psychedelic/Dream Pop/Shoegaze]”
Spencer Robinson & The Wolf Spiders – Beneath the Surface [Garage Rock/Blues Rock]
Dark, smoky and bitterly haunted, Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders’ Beneath the Surface is a straight swig of whiskey on a broken-hearted night. After playing bass for The Lords of Altamont for five years, Robinson struck out on his own and this intense, grit-filled portrait of adult frustrations and burned-out desires is the firstContinue reading “Spencer Robinson & The Wolf Spiders – Beneath the Surface [Garage Rock/Blues Rock]”
Track Not Found – The Only Way is Lost [Grunge/Riot Grrrl/Punk/Metal]
Track Not Found’s The Only Way is Lost is a burst of sonic napalm that scorches everything in its path. Hailing from Guernsey, England, this fresh, ass-kicking trio plays with the wrath and confidence of a band that has been on the scene four times as long. TNF’s EP might be short, but it sureContinue reading “Track Not Found – The Only Way is Lost [Grunge/Riot Grrrl/Punk/Metal]”
The Prefab Messiahs – Psychsploitation Today [Psychedelic Rock/Garage Rock/Psych-Pop]
The Prefab Messiahs’ are back with a vengeance. Out on Burger and Lollipop Records, on January 26th, the Boston group’s latest, Psychspoitation Today, is a jagged garage-pop reaction to the madness of our times. Songs like “The Man Who Killed Reality” and “The Last Day on Earth” call out the current commander in chief andContinue reading “The Prefab Messiahs – Psychsploitation Today [Psychedelic Rock/Garage Rock/Psych-Pop]”
Zong- Zong [Acid Rock]
Like a towering dust storm blotting out the sun, Zong’s self-titled record is a murky and monstrous force that will leave you feeling very small and defenseless. Joining the ranks of fellow Australian acid rockers like Mt. Mountain, Hotel Wrecking City Traders and Smoke, Zong pushes the limits of fuzz guitar with a totally overdrivenContinue reading “Zong- Zong [Acid Rock]”
Hello Benji & The Cobra- Anak Muda [Psychedelic Rock]
For a kicking and strikingly unique take on the psychedelic rock sound, I strongly suggest looking to Indonesia’s Hello Benji and The Cobra, especially their upcoming single, “Anak Muda” (“Teenage” in English). One of the most important elements of any great single is the intro. The intro really has to hook the listener’s attention andContinue reading “Hello Benji & The Cobra- Anak Muda [Psychedelic Rock]”
Johnny Nobody – Die Like Dogs [Alternative Rock/Power Pop]
It’s hard to stay in a pissed mood while listening to an album like Johnny Nobody’s Die Like Dogs. From start to finish, the record is absolutely loaded with tenacious ear candy without any filler. If you buy this record, I guarantee that you will be singing enthusiastically along with every song after only aContinue reading “Johnny Nobody – Die Like Dogs [Alternative Rock/Power Pop]”
Record Crates United 