We feel like we need shout when say the name of Dutch metallic hardcore outfit LIES! And, yes, it is all caps, with an exclamation point. So, naturally this quintet is disgruntled and quite possibly not inclined to buy into whatever the man is peddling. Not… Read More »Full Album Stream: LIES! – ‘Mind Pollution’
10. CROW-Eye A big part of my hardcore journey this year has been delving deeper into Japanese hardcore. The early exports from the country still sound relatively novel. The d-beat rhythms combined with a dash of metal feel distinct. One of those bands in the… Read More »Step 2 Rhythm-Best Hardcore of 2023
Where they from? Washington D.C. This past weekend I drove with my girlfriend to her hometown of York, Pennsylvania and discovered that there is a Cartoon Network branded hotel in Lancaster, PA. I posted about it on Facebook and several of my friends commented that… Read More »Blast Worship: Deliriant Nerve
So many of my favorite albums of this year have been released by Really Rad. From the grungy shoegaze of Day Aches’ One Last Dream Before Dying to the countrygaze of Grave Saddles’ There You Ain’t to the emo goodness of Celebration Guns’ split with A Place for Owls,… Read More »Interview: Really Rad Records
STAYC’s had a pretty strong year, though their music has shifted toward poppier sounds. For those unsure about this transformation, new Japanese single Lit references an energy more akin to their debut year. It’s subdued and quirky, eschewing the bright tones of tracks like Teddy… Read More »Song Review: STAYC – Lit