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Latest Podcasts
Underworld - Second Toughest In the Infants | 90s Rock Revisited
What if your introduction to electronica didn’t come through a club night or a DJ mix, but from a random impulse in a record store? That’s how Second Toughest in the Infants by Underworld has often worked its way into collections—not with a chart-topping single, but as an accidental discovery that lingers, haunts, and deepens with time.
Megadeth - Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? | 90s Rock Revisited
Do you remember the first time you heard the Peace Sells bassline?
New Releases
The Farm – Let The Music (Take Control)
The Farm have returned, all five original members back together, with their first full-length in three decades. Let The Music (Take Control) brings back the energy of the Spartacus era, updated for today’s ears. Early tracks like “Forever & Ever” and “That Feeling” carry a pulse that feels familiar: upbeat house rhythms, shimmering guitar lines, and grooves built to lift a crowd.
Recorded in Liverpool with producer Mike Cave, the album explores modern themes like disillusionment and connection, but always circles back to big, joyful choruses. For longtime fans, this comeback lands like a long-lost friend showing up with a bottle and a story.
James McMurtry – The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
James McMurtry writes songs that feel lived-in. His new album, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy, hits even deeper, shaped by the passing of his father, novelist Larry McMurtry. Co-produced with Don Dixon, the record moves through grief, memory, and those strange moments when past and present blur. The title track was inspired by his father’s vivid final visions.
With guests like Sarah Jarosz, BettySoo, and Charlie Sexton, the sound stays grounded in McMurtry’s style—literary, dusty, and emotionally sharp. The lyrics crack jokes and hearts in the same breath.
Matmos – Metallic Life Review
Matmos are known for turning unexpected sounds into rhythm and mood. On Metallic Life Review, they went all in on one material: metal. For years they recorded clangs, crashes, and rings from everyday metal objects, then stitched them together into a set of richly textured tracks.
The first half of the album features tight, arranged pieces with surprising grooves. The second half captures a 20-minute improvisation played live, full of tension and release. Guests like Susan Alcorn and Thor Harris add layers that push the sonic range further. What could have felt like noise instead becomes strangely moving.
Boy George – SE18
Boy George has always moved with his own rhythm. His new album SE18 returns to the reggae and lovers rock sounds that shaped his early musical life. Named after the postal code where he grew up, this release focuses on physical formats only. No streams. Just CDs and vinyl.
The songs feel personal, full of George’s signature charm and introspection. Tracks like “Dirty Little Limited Company” and “The World Is Cool” lean into playful lyrics and smooth grooves. The decision to skip streaming feels less like a gimmick and more like a statement.
The Feelies – Rewind
The Feelies built a legacy through understatement. Their new collection, Rewind, gathers cover songs from across their career, most previously scattered on B-sides and compilations. Now they live together on one record that plays like a carefully chosen mixtape.
The band puts its signature rhythmic stamp on songs by The Beatles, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, and others. Despite the different recording eras, the tracks hold together with that unmistakable Feelies energy: tightly wound guitars, off-kilter charm, and a quiet reverence for the source material.
Eric Hilton – Midnight Ragas
Eric Hilton continues to expand his solo path with Midnight Ragas, a lush collection that moves like a global mixtape. Known for his work with Thievery Corporation, Hilton draws from downtempo, jazz, dub, and international sounds to create a seamless listening experience.
The album plays with shifting languages, moods, and tempos. Vocalists like Natalia Clavier and Puma Ptah bring warmth and intimacy. Tracks like “Life in the Deep End” and “Midnight Raga” stretch across genres while keeping a late-night groove.
Tropical Fuck Storm – Fairyland Codex
Tropical Fuck Storm embrace disorder. Their fourth album, Fairyland Codex, turns that chaos into something more deliberate. The songs follow a loose story of landslides and collapse, but the sound remains aggressive and raw. Guitars squall, rhythms lurch, and lyrics come out sharp and satirical.
Despite the noise, moments of clarity break through. “Goon Show” delivers a tight post-punk stomp, while “Stepping on a Rake” leans toward something tender. The closing track, “Bye Bye Snake Eyes,” even nods to folk rock. Critics are calling this their most focused album, not because it plays it safe, but because the wildness feels more intentional.
Thomas Andrew Doyle – DystOpium
Once the voice of grunge heaviness in TAD, Thomas Andrew Doyle has shifted into soundscapes built on tension and space. DystOpium, his tenth solo album, blends ambient textures with brooding synths and occasional waves of guitar feedback.
The result is immersive and cinematic. Each track moves slowly, building dread and beauty in equal measure. Doyle’s reinvention doesn’t abandon his past—it finds new ways to tap into what made his early music powerful.
Brooooo fairyland codex is FUN!!! This is the first time listening to this band and it doesn't disappoint!