Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Stereolab, Lizzy Borden, & Non-Intentional Lifeform
Catch up on the week in new releases & Dig Me Out podcasts
Latest podcast
Lizzy Borden - Master of Disguise | 80s Metal Revisited
Before streaming and Spotify rewrote the rules of discovery, music found us in stranger, slower ways. A flicker of a music video on Headbangers Ball. A battered cassette passed between friends. The name of a band that “sounded dangerous.” For some, Lizzy Borden was that band. And for others,
Non-Intentional Lifeform - Uisce | 90s Rock Revisited
What if your favorite band never made it past one album? What if they played with Kiss, landed a song on a hit TV show, and then vanished?
🏆 We Have a Winner!
2000s Rock Album Tournament
After a neck-and-neck runoff vote that had us sweating harder than a mosh pit at a Melbourne club show, the people have spoken…
Ground Components – An Eye for a Brow and a Tooth for a Pick
takes the crown!
This chaotic, soul-soaked blast of garage punk edged out the ethereal shimmer of National Skyline in a razor-thin showdown. Now it’s time to crank the brass, feel the grit, and dive deep into one of the wildest records the 2000s dared to deliver.
Get ready: this one's getting the full Dig Me Out treatment. 🎙️🔥
New Releases
Sparks – Mad!
Remember Sparks? Ron and Russell Mael, the American brothers behind decades of art-rock mischief, have always played by their own rules. Mad! doubles down on everything that makes Sparks so distinct. Think absurd humor, intricate synth-pop, and theatrical flair that’s unmistakably theirs. Each track jumps between satire and sincerity. Critics call it “brilliantly silly yet artful.”
Skunk Anansie – The Painful Truth
Miss the raw power of '90s UK alt-rock? Skin and the band return, not to relive the past but to confront it. The Painful Truth lands hard with emotion, dealing openly with aging, illness, and identity. Produced by Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, the album shifts between punk, ska, dub, and electro. It’s not about nostalgia. It’s about survival, reinvention, and the sound of a band still pushing forward.
Stereolab – Instant Holograms on Metal Film
Did the retro-futurist band that soundtracked your indie dorm days just drop a new album? Yes. After 15 years, Stereolab return with motorik rhythms, vintage synths, and socially charged lyrics that still resonate. Critics say it feels like a band that’s not just back together, but genuinely enjoying the ride again.
Morcheeba – Escape The Chaos
If “The Sea” ever calmed your nerves, Morcheeba still has that power. Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey mark their 30th year with a family-rooted album that seeks peace in a restless world. Escape The Chaos blends cinematic downtempo with a grounded message about reconnecting to what matters.
Robert Forster – Strawberries
From The Go-Betweens’ poetic past to a sweet solo present, Robert Forster still sparkles. Strawberries is lighter, more playful than his recent work. These songs are story-driven and imaginative, a shift from the deeply personal tone of his last album.
Forster recorded with a new band in Sweden, and the setting seems to have sparked joy. The title track, a duet with his wife, is a highlight that celebrates the small miracles of enduring love.
Hinder – Back to Life
Still think of “Lips of an Angel” when you hear Hinder? There’s more to the story. After years of uncertainty and a near breakup, Hinder rediscovered their spark with one unexpected song. Back to Life leans into melody and uplift without losing the hard rock grit. It’s a comeback album in every sense, with the band calling it a rebirth.
Turin Brakes – Spacehopper
Ever wish you could visit your younger self with today’s perspective? Spacehopper is that journey. Turin Brakes returned to the studio where their debut began to make an album that looks back and ahead. The record blends warm acoustic textures with thoughtful arrangements. It’s reflective without being stuck in the past. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it offers quiet truths and fresh energy.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Land of Hope & Dreams EP
Is Springsteen still the Boss? Absolutely. This surprise live EP captures songs from his European tour, woven with powerful anti-Trump speeches. With tracks like “Land of Hope and Dreams” and “Chimes of Freedom,” the message is loud and clear. Springsteen uses his voice to call for a better America. He even made the EP free to stream, so everyone can hear the message.
