Photo by  Nikola Jokanovic Today, Australian band, dust, drop their new single “Trust U See”, a brilliantly relentless post-punk track that delves into the never-ending search for relief. The song begins in wavering, almost stuttering electric tones before being absorbed by horns and heavy, distinct drums. Vocalist Justin Teale’s voice comes in remaining gloriously monotonous, verging on mantra-like. Stripped back to just the saxophone and percussion the chorus lightens things up, without ever really giving you a break. When returning from the chorus, any relief dissipates as everything s ..read more

I went to Iceland recently and had the absolute time of my life, so now I’ve decided to make it my entire personality. On our last day we were SUPPOSED to go see the whales and puffins, but that got canceled due to weather conditions so instead we decided to explore the city of Reykjavik a bit more. That is when we stumbled upon the Icelandic Punk Museum. What better place to learn about punk than a converted museum that was previously a underground public toilet? Upon entering the museum, I immediately had to Shazam a song… because it ripped. Only later to find out: the person running the mus ..read more

Bag a’ Sugar is a duo from Brooklyn, NY. Formed in 2020, the husband and wife couple keep everything in house; the writing, recording, production, mixing and mastering all take place in Studio Sisserou in Dumbo, NY. Taking cues from 90s house, 80s boogie and 70s disco, their single ‘I Feel’ was the first of a string of single releases in the electronic dance music arena. More recently, they released ‘Pick Your Poison,’ a soaring and vibrant song that is sure to get your toes tapping. The electricity stemming from this exciting twosome is undeniable. With more music on the horizon, be sure to k ..read more

Article by Theo Thimo, Photo by Isaac Kau  I got to see Father Koi perform at Gonzo’s the other night. It was sooooo cool. After the set we went into a stairwell where I asked her some questions. Major love! Theo Okay. So yeah, okay, startup interview beginning now. Haha. I’m here with Father Koi at Gonzos, there was an awesome set. It was based. very cool set. Very cool space, very intimate type of show, I guess. Right? Would you say so? Father Koi Definitely. I mean I think it felt intimate because there wasn’t a stage, and the audience was like a few inches away from me, which hon ..read more

Article by Urvija Banerji Photo by Charlie Baker At an intimate show at Rockwood Music Hall earlier this week, Damon Smith unfurled a curious, contemplative and at times astounding catalog of music. Smith plays with his brother Brendan in the eclectic indie band The Brightmares, whose sound closely resembles that of his eponymous solo project. The music is quiet at times and breathtakingly energetic at others, showcasing weird, twisty songwriting — and Smith’s virtuosic talent at the piano. On Tuesday night, Smith played songs over a decade old, as well as unreleased tracks off an upcoming alb ..read more

  It’s 4/20 in the city and 60 degrees out… so if there’s a time to get outside and lay on some grass (or smoke some??) it’s today. With that being said, here’s a vibey little playlist to keep you audibly occupied incase you or your buddy goes nonverbal at the function ..read more

Album Cover for LOVECITY – photo by Edouard Richard ‘She loves violence!’ shrieks Rebecca Baby on ‘national honey’, the first song off their new album LOVECITY. This is Lulu Van Trapp’s second album, just three years after their first: I’m Not Here To Save The World. Ahead of the release of their new record, the band dropped the music video for ‘l’amour et la bagarre.’ And if that music video showed us anything: she does love violence! There are a lot of recurring themes on LOVECITY. Love, being one of them – duh. The pain, excitement and inevitable boredom that comes along with it t ..read more

A so-called remake of their 2015 album of the same name, Our Brand Could Be Yr Life provides a scathing critique of consumerism to the backdrop of funky guitar and 80s synths. BODEGA’s newest album scales back the original 33 track, Garage Band made project released by BODEGA BAY (Ben Hozie and Nikki Belfiglio’s prior band) giving listeners 15 songs (including two brand-new tracks). The album title references Michael Azerrad’s book about the indie bands of the 1980s, using every opportunity available to make the album’s message absolute: everything you love has been taken over by corporations ..read more

Photos by Palentina Lam and Ava DeGrinis at The Moroccan Lounge Aspen Forest is the boogie fingers meets head thrashing band your ‘I need to merge into the fast-lane’ indie playlist needs. Their sound marries infectious, reverb-drenched guitar melodies with relatable resonant vocals, all underscored by driving, post-punk inspired percussion. Brainchild of frontman Aspen, the band exudes a breezy, effortlessly cool vibe. Their air of intrigue is prevalent not only in their music but also visually in their performances and videos. The first time I got to see them live was at ..read more

Article by Urvija Banerji photos by Angelina Hazzouri There’s nothing quite like the moment before a major turning point: the last cold night of the year; a crowd gathering before the party starts; a band on the verge of blowing up; an empty pool about to be filled for the summer. The Fcukers show on Saturday somehow took place at the intersection of all these events, inside an unfilled rooftop pool at SAA, a swanky member’s club in East Williamsburg. Not bad for a band that only has three songs on Spotify. Ahead of the midnight set time, the crowds made their way down a green hallway and up s ..read more