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In the latest SHOWCASE, @aarxn82 shares his fav releases of the month! Featuring albums by #Coronary, #Obscura, @Mereba, @lacuna_coil, #FACS, and MORE!! Please check it out and discover some new music for those ears!
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The Paula and @TheDaveLombardo project @Venamoris_Music return with TO CROSS OR TO BURN (on @IpecacRec) and it's a brooding exercise in gothic beauty and atmospheric tension. Ryan McCann reviews
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The Paula and @TheDaveLombardo project @Venamoris_Music return with TO CROSS OR TO BURN (on @IpecacRec) and it's a brooding exercise in gothic beauty and atmospheric tension. Ryan McCann reviews
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In the February edition of Ska, Punk, & Other Junk, Dane covers releases by Winona Fighter, Bite Me Bambi, Michigander, Silverstein, Brunt Of It, the boy detective and MORE!
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BASIA'S PLACE is a folk-centric triumph packed with mood, craft, and heart. @BasiaBulat finds fresh expressions in her finely honed skills. Check out @dryvetyme's full review

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#basiabulat #basiasplace #folk #contemporary #indie #pop #newmusic #review

On this hellish 'Presidents' Day, Dane talks with Punkerton Records owner, Brandon Alan Lewis about the ROCK AGAINST TRUMP compilation and where the label is headed next!

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With FENTANYL (on Ván Records) Germany's #Morast has crafted a record you feel in your chest more than your ears. An album that makes you feel alone and broken against an onslaught of Lovecraftian horrors. @aarxn82 reviews.

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Stepping out from @CHVRCHES, the multi-talented @laurenevemay took to Chicago's @ThaliaHallChi to prove she is a more-than-capable solo artist! @obd_oscar shares his thoughts and exclusive photography

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With the post-punk fervor and raw #SteveAlbini production, WISH DEFENSE, sees #FACS hold their title as the most consistent band in the noise rock scene. @aarxn82 Cooper reviews:
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As society falls apart around us we probably need community and music more than ever right now. @aarxn82 shares what he's been listening to in THE SHOWCASE! Featuring music from Necrodeath, American Darlings, Neon Kittens, FAITHXTRACTOR and MORE!

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Sequels we didn't need, adaptations we didn't want, and some surprising gems, cinema in 2024 was WEIRD. Our very own @GabbodelaParra takes a look at the best and worst movies of 2024. This is the GOODIES & DOODIES LIST!
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MALCOLM'S LAW from @waldosgift showcases heart and relatability not often heard in Post-Rock. @dryvetyme reviews

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#waldosgift #malcolmslaw #postrock #noiserock #noise #indie

As a cosmic non diegetic narrator, #DavidLynch blurred the boundaries between the familiar and the strange, creating a unique cinematic language that was equal parts disturbing and enchanting. @aarxn82 shares his thoughts.

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With HOLD DRUGS DEAR (on Nomad Eel Records) Patrolled By Radar frontman RJ Bloke sees the human condition filtered through the bottom of a glass. Check out @aarxn82 's full review:

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Ahead of the documentary Left Unsaid: Never Ending - It's Better This Way, @almightydanish talks with Mario Rivera about DIY, local scenes and the flirtation of mainstream success.
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From #Slayer to #LCDSoundsystem, our very own @obd_oscar attended over 102 shows in 2024! He has now listed his top 10 experiences of the year! Check it out!

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From @ChatPileBand to @waxachatfhu this year was stacked with records! @dryvetyme has narrowed it down to his Top 24 Albums of 2024!
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The worlds of #Ska, #Punk, and other (not) Junk were stacked to the brim with killer releases this year. @almightydanish whittled down his list to 24. Check it out now!

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From @bdmmetal to @KaceyMusgraves and @neonnightmare69 to @tessnormaparks, @aarxn82 has narrowed the best music of the year to a definite year-end list. This is the Top 24 Albums of 2024!
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