FLAT WORMS – Sigalert
When controlled chaos and beautiful noises are tied together and pumped up with intervening moments of disturbance and other sounds, it can be brutal. FLAT WORMS – Sigalert
THE PRIZE: First Sight
Sometimes I wonder, yes, I can’t stop thinking about how good power pop this is, but before I tell you, you’ll have first to listen yourself. THE PRIZE – First Sight
WATER FROM YOUR EYES: Everyone’s Crushed
Exuberant bubbling to a fragile voice somewhere that captures interest and sometimes a stolen piano is heard and then you’re already hooked. WATER FROM YOUR EYES – Out There
THE VACANT LOTS: Damaged Goods
In a dull dark tempo, they drag us along on a cozy ride where the fog shadows the broken remains of the night and the sound subtly files down any resistance. THE VACANT LOTS: Damaged Goods
UPCHUCK: Freaky
Messy and crackling punk that, with its intense tempo and ferocious vocals, should get all fast-footed punks and other freaks up on the dance floor… UPCHUCK – Freaky
BLUE PALE EYES: Spaces
Bittersweet indie pop with wistful vibes about embracing life’s changes and if you just join the notes, you have a lot to gain… PALE BLUE EYES – Spaces
THE MELMACS: Balls
Awesome powerpop-punk that includes frenetic pumping, banging, and hammering on instruments, and crowd-friendly howling between the lines… THE MELMACS – Balls
WHITE CANYON & THE 5TH DIMENSION: Gardeners Of The Earth
Psychedelic trip to the planted wisdom of ancient times through tribal rhythms, fuzzy guitars, and immersive hypnotic vocals that cast a spell. WHITE CANYON & THE 5TH DIMENSION – Howling Pines
DENNIS COMETTI: Suburban Condition
In a wonderfully drummed punk piece with a simple chorus that’s easy to sing along to, I make my dancing genes bounce uninhibitedly on the dance floor. DENNIS COMETTI – Moocher
DAS KOOLIES: Pain down The Drain
Monotonous happiness in the form of nostalgic darkness that with retro eyes wishes back to a painless yesterday but it is as gone as the ecstatic 1990s… DAS KOOLIES – Pain down The Drain