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The Lee Harvey Oswald Band - Blastronaut | 90s Rock Revisited
What do you get when you smash Richard Butler’s croon into a blender with Ziggy Stardust, add a pinch of bratty Britpop, and serve it in a basement bar somewhere in Chicago(or maybe Texas)? You get Blastronaut — the 1996 album from a band with a name provocative enough to repel attention and a sound compelling enough to demand rediscovery.
And the Winner Is…
After a hard-fought runoff between two wildly different cult classics, we have a winner in our first 00s Rock Album Tournament!
You nominated deep cuts. You voted. And four underground 00s rock albums battled it out:
National Skyline – This=Everything
Ground Components – An Eye for a Brow and a Tooth for a Pick
Peabody – Peabody
Gyroscope – Sound Shattering Sound
Only one could advance—and thanks to a runoff vote split across Substack and Patreon, it came down to just one vote.
🏆 Winner: Ground Components – An Eye for a Brow and a Tooth for a Pick
Melbourne’s finest soulful punk explosion takes the crown. Brash, brassy, and bursting with energy, it’s a record that sounds like it was born on the edge of a stage and never stopped moving. Think The Clash jamming with Rocket From The Crypt in a warehouse full of amps and attitude.
We’ll be giving this one the full Dig Me Out podcast deep-dive—history of the band, breaking down what works and what doesn’t and deciding if it’s still a worthy album.
Stay tuned. And get ready to rediscover a record that deserves the spotlight.
New Releases
Steve Von Till – Alone in a World of Wounds
Best known as the voice and soul-scorched guitarist of post-metal giants Neurosis, Steve Von Till trades distortion for depth on his sixth solo album. Recorded in his Idaho barn and wrapped in ambient-folk textures, this is Von Till at his most exposed—layering synths, cello, and piano under a weathered baritone that evokes Nick Cave’s dread and Townes Van Zandt’s lonesome poetry. It’s haunting, heavy, and heartbreakingly human.
Giant – Stand and Deliver
If you wore out your Time to Burn CD or still crank Survivor’s deep cuts, Giant’s return will feel like a warm jet-engine blast of melodic hard rock. Anchored by founding members David Huff and Mike Brignardello, and supercharged by Swedish belter Kent Hilli, this AOR throwback walks a fine line between nostalgia and new energy. Think massive hooks, searing solos, and the slick polish of ’90s FM glory days—exactly what long-time fans ordered.
Bardo Pond – Volume 4 & 5
Psych-heads, this one’s for you. Philly’s fuzzed-out, flute-laced cult icons Bardo Pond dig deep into their archives for a double LP of early-2000s jams—unstructured, overwhelming, and gloriously immersive. Volume 4 thrashes with sludge and haze; Volume 5 drifts like a fever dream. It’s the sound of a band dissolving boundaries, perfect for fans of Acid Mothers Temple, early Sonic Youth, or just losing track of time with headphones on.
Robin Trower – Come And Find Me
At 80 years old, the Bridge of Sighs legend still bends time and tone with each wah-drenched note. Robin Trower’s latest is a soul-steeped blues-rock record that feels reflective but never sleepy. Joined by longtime vocalist Richard Watts and delivering his own steady bass lines, Trower shows there’s no expiration date on feel. Fans of Hendrix, Clapton, or smoky late-night records, you’ll find plenty to love here.
Pelican – Flickering Resonance
Pelican are back—and they brought the thunder. With original guitarist Laurent Schroeder-Lebec returning, and producer Sanford Parker back behind the board, this Chicago quartet delivers a crushing yet surprisingly luminous post-metal album. Riffs tower, textures shimmer, and the whole thing feels purposeful, like four musicians pushing air together in real time. It’s a reminder of why Pelican matters: heavy music with heart and scope.
The Dandy Warhols – Rock Remaker EP
Always ready to rewire their own mythology, The Dandy Warhols hand the keys to their Rockmaker album to remixers and friends—including Ride’s Andy Bell (as GLOK), Trentemøller, and noise wizard Oliver Ackermann. The result? A dark, dancey, deconstructed celebration of the band’s 30 years of sonic shapeshifting. It’s part remix record, part art experiment, all very Dandy.
The Mayflies USA – Kickless Kids
Back from a 20-year nap like no time passed at all, The Mayflies USA pick up their jangle-pop guitars and hit the sweet spot between Big Star shimmer and ’90s college-rock warmth. Once the pride of Chapel Hill’s Yep Roc scene, the reunited foursome sound tighter, wiser, and—somehow—more fun. Kickless Kids is a power-pop gem for fans of R.E.M., Teenage Fanclub, or that perfect late-summer mixtape you made in 2001.
The Lemonheads – Deep End / Sad Cinderella
Evan Dando returns with a teaser for the first Lemonheads album in nearly two decades—and it’s worth the wait. “Deep End” is vintage Lemonheads: jangly, infectious, and boosted by a gnarly J Mascis solo. Flip it to “Sad Cinderella,” a tender Townes Van Zandt cover with harmonies by Erin Rae, and you’ve got the band’s two sides in perfect balance. Scruffy, melodic, and emotionally raw—it’s the Lemonheads doing what they do best.