I first learned about The Story Changes back with their shared split with Lets Go. The split was pretty good, but The Story Changes really stole the show. It’s tough knowing exactly what was so integral to the winning combination, but it was simply a case of those song just working. A while later and the band has released their contribution to the split, along with a couple extras, as a single six song EP. For its first week out, the band is giving it away free, so head over to their bandcamp and get in on the freebie – it’s only up for a week, so get that bandwidth moving!
Dallas, TX’s Broadcast Sea fits somewhere in the realm of noisy garage rock, but still manages to achieve a stadium filling size of sound. Their latest EP, LostGeneration, is a gritty six-song listen that sees the group trudging through a murky swamp of thick guitar riffs, weighty basslines, and heavy feedback. I’ve found the album quick quite easy to get into (even as someone who doesn’t normally go with the garage rock thing). There’s probably a some room for a System Of A Down comparison in here somewhere, but rest assured, this marsh of sounds is far to visceral to ever make it on the airwaves.
Here’s something from overseas. This German four-piece has posted a couple of their older offerings over on Jamendo for the low price of free. The band fits in the very crusty, garage style of punk rock, and has a very DIY feel to their sound. Listeners might be weary from an initial sampling of just how loose their 2003 full length, You’ve Got To Pay, feels, but after sticking around for a few tracks, it starts to make sense, and really comes out a good rock n’ roll romp. With its head banging guitars, “Six Feet” is definitely a great starting point, but quick and dirty tracks like “Away” become quick growers, giving the album an endearing quality.
Here’s a little German punk rock with a lot of rock ‘n roll spirit. For their thirteen-track debut, Sidekick Lupchen & The Bad Generation plays their punk loud and unabashed. Jamendo’s punk had been lacking in terms of great new additions lately, but The Royal Flush Of Death this is the perfect cure all remedy.
Sidekick Lupchen & The Bad Generation – The Royal Flush of Death
I recently wrote a review for this album by Ontario’s Teenage Kicks. While the review is still pending, allow me to reveal a little spoiler – this 7″ might only run for two tracks, but each is absolutely worth your time; single worthy indie pop with a classic rock vibe that just demands to be listened to. Currently available over from the good folks at Juicebox Recordings, donate if you feel like it.
Woah, explosions AND monster trucks on the same cover? Well consider me sold. Check out this four song EP by Hamilton, ON southern rockers Monster Truck for a fast ride, just make sure you hold on tight! And if you make a pit-stop, you can always donate! Vroooooooom!!! (just couldn’t help myself)
Here’s something a little different, instrumental rock. It’s nice and low key, and very well layered and envisioned, so check it out if you’re in the mood for something to challenge the mind.
Airplane Noise is an interesting combination of Motion City Soundtrack and some sort of ska outfit. In any case, I like it. This is one of those EPs that make you hope the band stays around long enough to a full length.
I reviewed this album a while back – fairly favourably I might add – but now it’s available for free download via the label’s site. Rather than go on about it, I’ll simply link you to my review.
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