rock

Blue Öyster Cult Tell "Ghost Stories" From Decades Past (Interview)

The band’s new album is a collection of re-recorded and restored tracks that never made it to proper studio albums. We talked to Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser about the record’s creation.

The Two-Pronged Approach to Thief's "Cinderland" (Video Debut)

Set against “Onibaba'”s backdrop, Thief crafts compelling, doomed electronic rock on their new single.

Rickshaw Bille's Burger Patrol Rolls Out the "Body Bag" (Early Track Stream)

Stream a hook-focused track from the Austin rock trio’s upcoming album “Big Dumb Riffs” — which does include one such riff.

Misguiding Star: Dead Sun Rising's Post-Metal Simmers on "Constellations" (Track Premiere + Interview)

The Chicago band blends post-metal with shoegaze, rock, and more to create a downcast, yet vivid, sound. Stream a new track from their just-announced new EP “A Soft Decay” here.

Speedfreak's "Doomsday Devices" Is an Explosive Thrill (Video Premiere)

The seasoned heavy metal/hard rock crew released their second album in April, a decade after their first, and it brings road-ready grooves and whiskey-fueled madness. Watch a 1960s PSA-styled video for “Doomsay Devices” here.

Electric Mountain Scales Stoner Rock Heights With "Valley Giant" (Early Album Stream)

The Mexico City band’s second album is a fun romp with heavy and catchy riffs in plentiful supply. Stream the whole thing here.

RLYR (mems. Pelican, Locrian, Bloodiest) Rocks On New Self-Titled Album (Full Album Stream + Interview)

Chicago progressive/math rock trio RLYR bring hazy, nostalgic vibes on their third album, which is now streaming in full, paired with an exclusive interview.

Chicago Experimental Rock Supergroup RLYR's "Wrack" Finds New, Sunny Heights (Track Stream)

RLYR’s self-titled album features the band’s most ambitious and progressive, but also nostalgic and joyous music to date. Listen to an advance of lead single “Wrack.”

Classic Rock Devotees Stone Axe Let Their "Stay of Execution" End (Early Album Stream)

This classic-rock-oriented project of Tony Reed (Mos Generator) returns with a new release after a long absence. Check it out here and read an interview with Reed.

The Gravedigger's Song: RIP Mark Lanegan

A eulogy for an incomparable artist.
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