The Danbury Lie - Fourth Time's A Charm

The Danbury Lie are still going strong and weird. On their newest release "Fourth Time's a Charm" they continue down the awkward and creepy path they began paving early 2012.

Space Orphans LP

The Orphans of Kimono Draggin’ fame are back under a new name, bringing their trademark blend of upbeat hard rock and funk back to the table, this time with a little extra spice.

The Gentle Stunts - Beg The Question

The new album by The Gentle Stunts is out today via their BANDCAMP, and it's worth every second you spend listening to it. Cal and team have doubled down on their production capabilities and pop sensibilities to bring you one of the finest listening experiences you will have all year!

ovlov - am

Well-loved Ovlov of Newtown, Conn. deliver fully on the strong promise of their first EP's with their debut album am. 10 tracks of blown out, fuzzy haze dominate this solid LP. Clearly it will be ruining speakers everywhere for years to come.

Herff Jones - The Mercury Floor

This review of Herff Jones' The Mercury Floor, was submitted by guest columnist Maxx Hillery. Enjoy his review below:

Herff Jones has recently released their second EP, The Mercury Floor, whose radically eclectic offering makes it even more challenging to place them within the comfortable confines of a genre. I honestly couldn't figure out where to place this band, maybe the strange lo-fi lovechild of The Hush Sound and Andrew Bird? No, probably not. The female singers’ voice is reminiscent of Haley Williams’, but their style is not (at all), especially during the more hard-hitting songs that sport a sort of experimental punk-influence. Regardless, the harmonies of the two singers work so well that I could not care less what genre they happen to place themselves in, which, as mentioned in CTIndie’s review of their last EP, is ‘Alternative Rock?’

The Joiner Inners invite you to their "House of Sound"

New Haven indie pop rockers, The Joiner Inners, have released their new album, “House of Sound,” and it’s chock full of pop goodness.

Taking cues from bands like The Lemonheads, (early) Fountains of Wayne, and indie gods Nada Surf, The Joiner Inners have crafted a record full of catchy songs complete with all the hooks, bells and whistles that draw you into a great pop record.  Recorded by Jon Conine (Electric Bucket, Red Blade) in two days back in February, “House of Sound” includes seven songs that may not leave your brain and will get stuck in your car stereo. It all comes at a great time because this is the perfect record for long summer drives down to the shore. Songs like “What It Is” and “House of Sound” scream “radio hits,” and would probably upset Evan Dando because they are not his songs. Other songs like “Just One Thing” and “A List of Better Endings” display the bands dirty, garagey rock and roll side with their slight Paul Westerberg guitar tones and Superdrag appeal. Overall, The Joiner Inners have captured a straight ahead pop rock record mixed with all the right indie influences. “House of Sound” is another great record that has been released this year and it’s a good contender for a list of favorites at the end of 2013. 

No - "Can You Dig It?"

Creating an underground sensation and taking it across the country, three piece NO play a mixture between punk rock and something that sounds like it came from the 1980’s underground.

Buck McGrane - Grazie Mille

"Buck McGrane plays sad songs that make you feel good." - Dan from Pools are Nice. That's all it says on the bio part of Buck McGrane's Bandcamp. I don't know if I agree that the songs are sad but they CERTAINLY make you feel good.

Head with Wings - Living with the Loss EP

Guest contributor Brynn Alexander gave Head With Wings new EP "Living With The Loss" a spin and had some stuff to say! Check out her review below!

The Proud Flesh - Home

The Proud Flesh display their folk prowess and traditional charm on their new full length LP "Home".

ATRINA - IN PLANETARY SUGAR LP REVIEW (or, how ATRINA set the bar way too high for 2013)

ATRINA is back and ready to melt your face with a brand new, totally solid LP of amazing tunes and striking presentation!

Jose Oyola - Give, Give, Give, Take, Take, Take LP

Jose Oyola exceeds expectations with debut LP "Give, Give, Give, Take, Take, Take"

Two Humans - Best Folks LP Review (and info for RELEASE SHOW!)

Two Humans are back with a full length LP full of garage pop goodness to remind you how to stomp your feet! They're gonna have a release show on 12/29 at Taco Hut HQ and YOU BETTER BE THERE!!!

The Raven & The Wool - LP

The Raven and The Wool return with their eponymous debut LP! This is a pretty folk LP laced with gripping vocals. Filled with lush production and sweet melodies, this is a treat for the ears!

The Ferns by The Ferns

Burlington slackers The Ferns have put together their debut album and it is a warm cozy collection of tunes ready to bring you back to the summer!

Fake Babies EP

Fake Babies are back with an eponymous EP filled with dance tunes to rock your body and soothe your soul! This EP expands upon the promise of their 2011 debut LP "We Started Blues" with 4 new awesome tracks guaranteed to keep any party going!

My Name Is Ishmael Ali - LP

Ridgefield native Dan Vayness reviews the self titled debut LP from My Name Is Ishmael Ali

Hanging Hills EP

Willimantics Hanging Hills have released an eponymous EP a few weeks ago and it sweeps you away in a sea of warm tones and beautiful songs.

You Scream I Scream - Zookeeper

You Scream I Scream have just released their new LP Zookeeper and it's a WEIRD one for sure. If there is one thing I like, it's music that takes me by surprise...

Sidewalk Dave - Hard On Romance

Sidewalk Dave is a New Haven icon. His albums keep getting progressively better.  No wonder New London's The Telegraph Recording Company was quick to sign him! New Haven's Mandee Potter reviews his new LP "Hard On Romance" after the break.