Album Review: Full Length Album by The Flora Ways

Uncomplicated, joyful, well-written, badly-produced songs that make you want to jump around. We can’t wait to hear more from this band. Our favorite song: Fruit Punch (and Cowboy’s Getting Laid Tonight. And the one about Memory) (reviewed on our #19 podcast, Honest Expulsions)

Album Review: Deaf Dogs by Bundles

Great songs with insane amounts of energy. Bundles has got to be the most underrated band in the world. We love that thing you do! Go! Go! Our favorite song:The State of Seattle (reviewed on our #19 podcast, Honest Expulsions)

Album Review: The Lamb by Lala Lala

We’re in love with this song. The music references minimalist post punk with dark emotional truth telling, and then explodes into the chorus “you are the reason, you are the reason my heart broke behind my back.” Our favorite song: Destroyer (reviewed on our #19 podcast, Honest Expulsions)

Album Review: Lemon Memory by Menace Beach

Some art for ya. Weird sounds and great songs. Lovely vocals and a giant sweatsuit. Highly recommended. Our favorite song: Suck it Out. Reviewed on our #18 podcast: Po

Album Review: Catholic School by Joey Sweeney and the Neon Grease

Really intelligent, very listenable and indeed danceable music from Philadelphia. We don’t find it Dad-like, we find it role-model-like. Our favorite song: Baptized in Vibe.Reviewed on our #18 podcast: Po

Album Review: Watchdog by Gringo Star

Poppy, funky, cool – leaving into some classic 50s references – and then some dirty dirty vocals. We don’t watch ourselves and we certainly don’t want anyone watching us – as we search for love. Reviewed on our #18 podcast: Po

Album Review: Alligator Bride by Howlin Rain

Cheerful, legit psychedelic rock from a band that can really really play, and a singer who can really, really sing. The whole album is fabulous. Our favorite song: In the Evening.Reviewed on our #18 podcast: Po

Album Review: Gimme Some Lips by The Girls

Biting drums and pop punk guitars, then a soaring pre-chorus and a primal string of hey-hey-hey-heys! It’s so hard to be a rock star and have everyone tell you that you’re so brilliant. Reviewed on our #18 podcast: Po

Album Review: Wounded Healer by Celebration

Dramatic and different sounds, beautiful vocals, and for-real songs. This Baltimore band is hitting its stride. Our favorite song: Drum and Phife. Reviewed on our #17 podcast, Cinnamon=John Peel