Francie Moon completely obliterates all expectations with the expanded cassette release of All The Same. The New Jersey band kicks the tape off with a sludgy acid rocker that Bardo Pond would be proud of (“First Wave”), and then spirals off into a variety of contrasting directions, like laid-back dub grooves (“Dear Love”), or etherealContinue reading “Francie Moon – All The Same”
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June Roundup: Mothra, The Mad Doctors, Rose City Band and More
Another new month, another roundup of what’s been dominating our turntables, cassette decks, streaming platforms, etc. Mothra – S/T Now that Godzilla has returned to the big screen once again, why not let Mothra crush your stereo? Mothra is a supergroup of Italian improvisers that blend together elements of jazz, Middle Eastern folk and NorthContinue reading “June Roundup: Mothra, The Mad Doctors, Rose City Band and More”
Powersnap – Delatency
PowerSnap is a fresh new garage punk group out of NYC, and their debut EP is filled with the humor, honesty and irreverence (they use a goddamn tin whistle, and it somehow works!!) that absolutely makes them stand out from the rest of their motley DIY brethren. The EP kicks off with the smoldering “Chemistry,” whichContinue reading “Powersnap – Delatency”
The Rizzos/Top Nachos – Split 7″
It’s hard to find a more kick-ass pairing for a seven incher-split than The Rizzos and Top Nachos. Due out August 4th via the highly prolific King Pizza Records, The Rizzos/Top Nachos split vinyl release boasts two killer tracks per band that are so good, you’ll be spinning this bit of plastic on your turntable forContinue reading “The Rizzos/Top Nachos – Split 7″”
The Duke of Surl, Track Not Found & More: Spring Update
It’s been a fairly busy few months for those of us here at RCU, but while trying to catch up, many of our favorite recently reviewed and featured artists have been quite busy themselves. From new videos to live EPs and full-length albums, these artists have been hard at work making the world a betterContinue reading “The Duke of Surl, Track Not Found & More: Spring Update”
The Royal They – Foreign Being [Garage Rock/Punk Rock/Indie Rock]
The Royal They, a totally stunning punk garage outfit, recently released what may be one of the hardest rocking albums to have come out of Brooklyn for some time. Put out on cassette by our good friends over at King Pizza Records, Foreign Being packs quite a punch. The album features snarling, aggressive guitar andContinue reading “The Royal They – Foreign Being [Garage Rock/Punk Rock/Indie Rock]”
Now Playing: The Duke of Surl – The Walk [Garage Power-Pop]
Only five months after releasing a strong and exhilarating debut record, King Pizza Records’ The Duke of Surl is back with a new track just in time to perfectly soundtrack your final sweltering weeks of summer. You can just feel the late summer humidity in the song’s Sun Records-esque echo treated vocals and melancholic throbbingContinue reading “Now Playing: The Duke of Surl – The Walk [Garage Power-Pop]”
The Dukes of Surl- Ham Radio
The Dukes of Sure – Ham Radio Recorded inside a weathered, old mill in the city of Passaic, New Jersey, Ham Radio by The Duke of Surl is without a doubt, one of the most fun garage power-pop albums you will encounter this year. Currently residing in Milan, Italy, The Duke of Surl (A.K.A. WillContinue reading “The Dukes of Surl- Ham Radio”
Pizzafest 4
(Speaking of festivals…) Hey music fans, as you may have noticed, many of my recent reviews have been for bands on King Pizza Records. If you liked what you read/heard from those posts and happen to be in Brooklyn between the 23rd ad 24th, you should check out the label’s annual festival, Pizzafest. Held atContinue reading “Pizzafest 4”
The Mad Doctors- No Waves, Just Sharks
The Mad Doctors -No Waves, Just Sharks Brooklyn’s The Mad Doctors refer to their sound in their Facebook bio as being: “two parts fuzz, one part reverb, and a jigger of formaldehyde.” After hearing the first 20 seconds or so of No Waves, Just Sharks’ opener, “The Ballad of Jort Dad,” you can see that theirContinue reading “The Mad Doctors- No Waves, Just Sharks”
Record Crates United 