Philly-area post-hardcore outfit Bitter Branches introduced themselves a few years ago with the killer Your Neighbors Are Failures and now the supergroup are back with their new album, Let’s Give the Land Back to the Animals. Bitter Branches—the combination of vocalist Tim Singer (Deadguy, Kiss It Goodbye), drummer Jeff… Read More »Video Premiere: Bitter Branches – ‘Pity Party’
It’s been almost eight years since we last heard from the mysterious musicians known as Anal Trump but the humorous and politically-inclined grindcore trio (formerly a duo) are back with the Fuckin’ Bitch EP. Like their previous releases, the songs on Fuckin’ Bitch are short—like one to 14… Read More »Listen: Anal Trump Use New EP to Raise Money to Defend Immigrants
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Memphis mayhem crew Korroded are back with a brand spanking new record for 2026 to assault and extinguish your earholes. The grindcore stalwarts have been making a name for themselves since their debut LP Rudiment Butcher was unleashed upon the unwitting world in 2023 and… Read More »Track Premiere: Korroded – “Body Broker”
The word “Navillera” hits me with an instant serotonin boost because I instantly remember the GFriend song of the same name. For my money, no girl group has released a better title track than that in the last ten years, which is actually a depressing… Read More »Song Review: Navillera – No Limit