Issue 104

Worriers’ debut full-length record is an immense, shimmering debut that surprises and enchants with a unique style and fun jams. As newcomers onto the indie rock and punk scene, their delightful blend of the two styles leaves nothing to be desired. Read more.

It’s been a long road for Lamb of God since their last record, but it’s been worth it for fans of the band and metal alike. Sturm Und Drang is a violent, destructive tour-de-force that reveals the band has more to be mad about now than ever. Read more.

Jeremy Rodney-Hall’s 9-track mixtape of electronic beeps and beats has been described as an exploration of his struggles with ADHD, and his desire to trust God more. It’s startling that a mixtape thats born of a lack of focused can be so singularly focused on a single vision. Read more.

With Eye Contact, Gang Gang Dance flirts with being more approachable than they were on past records — hoping to be a weird alt-pop act instead of the experimental world beat band they’ve been in the past. And while the band is still as weird as ever, they also feel much larger than they’ve ever been before. Read more.

Chris Baio’s first solo record is a wildly successful debut that solidifies Baio as a trend-setter in his genres. While Vampire Weekend blends afrobeat and worldbeat styles with indie rock and alternative, Baio’s solo record experiments much more with electronic stylings. Read more.