The Smog Osaka, Japan
This mix of anthemic late 70s punk rock hooks and the punchy delivery of early UK post punk has stunned listeners all over the world.
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Rays’ post-punk explorations of existential dread hang together effortlessly.
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This Seattle 3-piece blast out their frisky punk LP via Kill Rock Stars. You might want to avoid their couch, though.
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Specializing in bright, sunny "bedroom rock español," this Brooklyn singer-songwriter puts a unique spin on lo-fi music.
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This Baltimore group rough up post-punk with dark post-hardcore riffs and chaotic choruses, never losing a fine-tuned sense of melody.
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Colossally good New Wave out of Portland, with the nerviness of Kleenex poured into hooky pop songs.
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The Corruption of What Cheer?
by Jane Doe Ensemble
Restless, agitated no wave for modern times built around razor-sharp guitar and roiling percussion from Jane Doe Ensemble.
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Normal Never Was - Revelations - The Remix Compilation
by Crass
The legendary Crass made the stems from their debut available for remixing; the result is this excellent, mind-melting 40-track collection.
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