John S. Argetsinger – Bartering With Ghosts – tape (2021)
Long time CZine writer Oli Saunders covered numerous John Argetsinger releases for us over the years, mostly under the guise of the Scarecrow Frequency. Oli has been in reviews retirement…
moshimoshi – moshimoshi I – download (2021)
Finland’s moshimoshi blaze through 5 quickfire tracks here with their take on the frantic twiddling of bands like Algernon Cadwallader. It’s a little mathy but stays just on the right…
Come Closer – Pretty Garbage – 12″ lp (2021)
Come Closer is mostly J Wang, who has had stints in Tiltwheel and Dan Padilla. Set any expectations that has given you at the door. Pretty Garbage has spun off…
Lacrima – Cartography – 7″ (2021)
When me and the nerds get together on the forums to chat about emo we can be found lamenting the almost total lack of “propermo” that exists in 2021. Please…
Nonagon – They Birds – 12″ lp (2021)
Hands up who is looking for post hardcore with BIG FUCKING RIFFS in 2021? All of you? Excellent. This is the album you’ve been looking for then. They Birds is…
Jane Doe Ensemble – Pink Liquor / Respect – 7″ (2020)
Two contrasting songs on this debut 7″ from NYC’s Jane Doe Ensemble. Opener Pink Liquor is jarring and dischordant, there is melody there but it’s been scrunched up and played…
Sloping – Completed Songs – Download (2021)
“The car smells like piss” opens Sloping’s debut album, a half hour long slice of late night guitar strumming and warm tones. The gentle sounding nature of the record is…
Regal Cheer – Side Hustle – Tape (2021)
Four fun tracks of lively indie / punk from this Brighton two piece. Regal Cheer have an infectious, youthful energy across this tape, with some great snotty vocals from both…
the Salopian – s/t – Tape (2021)
In the past 12 months I have enjoyed a few issues of lovely little zine called “Weird Walk”, which features writing regarding the British landscape and obscure folklore and culture.…
Sex Cuts – Cop Bait – Tape (2020)
more a sexy haircut than a bedroom emergency