Mind The Journey EP

Mind The Journey is Spencer Sabo of Madison CT. He makes super weird synthy psychedelic pop music. On his eponymous EP he explores some pretty thick territory and the results are both confounding and joyous.

Peaer - The Eyes Sink Into The Skull

Peaer is the artist name of Peter, formerly of Fugue and Poverty Hollow. He has a new deep dark moody album of weirdo prog songs that is well worth your time. He also couldn't have possibly chosen a better album cover for the sound of this album.

Analog Sunset - Yesterday

Analog Sunset are a band from Hartford that released their debut EP "Yesterday" in April. It's an incredibly poppy guitar driven EP that showed up just in time for Summer.

Spectral Fangs - Memory Girl EP

Pop but never cloying, melancholy but always groovy, Spectral Fangs “Memory Girl EP” (released April 2014) plays right in the sweet spot where the songs will get stuck in your head and you actually enjoy it.

Elison Jackson - Just A Bedroom Dweller In A D​.​A​.​R​.​E. T​-​Shirt

Sam Perduta returns with a new collection of croony bedroom demos that were recorded in April/May.

Ladyhips - Live at Farmtone EP

Ladyhips return with their new EP Live at Farmtone. These guys have taken their immense skill and decided to explore some of the fringes of genre and songwriting, and they pull it off with ease!

Palehound - Kitchens 7"

Palehound aren't stopping anytime soon. Here's a look at their new 7 inch "Kitchens" on Exploding In Sound Records, reviewed by Nicole Barnhart.

Laser Week - Rose Beetle

Laser Week is a new mysterious band featuring members of the now-defunct (and totally amazing) Jake Ryder.

Mercy Choir - “His Noiseless Ball, His Boxwood Rattle" Review

2013 has been a busy year for Paul Belbusti who heads the Mercy Choir. A Connecticut Music Award nomination for "Best Other," a slew of splits and the birth of a son are some of his accomplishments this year. One would say he has his hands full. However, amidst a full year of rock and roll and learning to be a father, Mercy Choir has had the time to release a full length album which may be the final of 2013. (Although knowing Paul, he may release something before the month is over).

VIOLENT MAE

This past spring a band called Violent Mae sent us a track to premier called "Hole In My Heart". It was and still is a stellar track that covers so many bases musically and stylistically that it's kind of intimidating. Sometimes a band will come out with a song and tease that they could be the best band you have ever heard. Sometimes a band will make that level of promise to you. Only through hard work, determination, a discerning ear and a little luck could a band like Violent Mae make an album that lives up to the potential promised in their first single "Hole In My Heart". Luckily all of those things have clearly come to pass.

Songs of Mirth and Sorrow by Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps

This review was submitted by guest reviewer: Pedro Hobbs!

Songs of Mirth and Sorrow, the latest offering from the New Haven-based Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps, is a satisfying blend of traditional folk from such places as Bulgaria and Serbia, along with their own modern take on the genre.

Lys Guillorn record release show 11/9 @ Heirloom Arts Theater

Lys Guillorn is back with a new LP called "Winged Victory" and a release show for the album on November 9th at The Heirloom Arts Theater in Danbury!

PALEHOUND - Bent Nail EP + Interview!

Palehound is a band getting some serious buzz. They are on Exploding In Sound Records (label home of Ovlov, Fat History Month, Pile, Speedy Ortiz, and most of the other ground breaking music happening in New England) and rumor has it they were a "Band to look out for" at this years CMJ. While they hail from several locations, one of those locations is CT. I had the chance to do an email interview with the band and review their debut EP "Bent Nail". Check it out below!

THE GABBA GHOULS CASSETTE REVIEW PLUS THE GABBA GHOULS/LUST-CATS OF THE GUTTERS/MANNEQUIN PUSSY: DEVIL'S NIGHT AT CAFE NINE!!!

The Gabba Ghouls feature members of Jacques Le Coque and rock with some serious retro punk delight! They just released a brand new limited cassette today just in time for Halloween!

Empty Vessels - "Waves of Waves"

Before splitting into two, Empty vessels released possibly the best record in 2013. With a combination of brutal hardcore bands like Earth Crisis and the art punk sound of stuff like Hot Snakes.

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!

Elison Jackson - Do Not Fear To Kill A Dead Man

Elison Jackson are a band that stands out. They have their own distinct and unique blend of pop, folk and blues. On their new album "Do Not Fear To Kill A Dead Man" they explore new and old territory, refining and perfecting their sound.

Hubbell Mountain - Stereoscope

Visceral and exciting, Hubbell Mountain’s new album, illustrated by the well-known LA artist Brendon Monroe (good freaking grab, guys, I love his work), grabs us by the chest and digs its roots deep inside us. With hi-fi precision and ingenious production quality, this [virus] collection next fuses with our arteries and starts to pump its serious mind-numbing juices into our bloodstream, and finally, after trying to rip our own hearts out, to no avail I assure you, it drowns us in its own frothy, pneumonic harmony; lulling us to our final sleep in a bath of melancholic and deeply personal dreams.

Fake Babies - Summer Bodies EP

Dirty Soul pioneers Fake Babies have done it again. A new EP to get you moist and limber all night long. This one is jam packed with sweaty hot beats and enough gorgeous melody to get any party started and continue perpetually.

Pools Are Nice - These Things Just Happen

Pools Are Nice have a new EP of lo-fi fuzzed out poppy goodness perfectly suited for the summer. 5 sweet tunes for your ears for free via their bandcamp!