Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond). Live for today. Photo for MAGNET by Dennis Kleiman. The Bevis Frond’s We’re Your Friends, Man was MAGNET’s number-one album of 2018. Also read more about some of St. Nick’s essential past LPs: The post Happy Birthday Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Mary Gauthier. Another drop in a bucket. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our review of her essential 2018 album: The post Happy Birthday Mary Gauthier appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — A stellar new EP from Chicago dream-pop act Snowcuffs, Sweet Gravity envelops across both bursting guitar charisma and lush synth beauty. Showing influences such as Alvvays, Beach House, and Mazzy Star, the project — formed in late 2022 by members of Lightfoils and Astrobrite — dazzles on this sophomore EP. EP opener “Burst” compels in its mixture of twanging, exuberant guitars and front woman Stephanie Nikolas’ gripping vocal presence — seamlessly venturing across both serene introspection and escalating passion. “I tried to be, all that I can be,” her vocals emanate. “And my heart burst, and rushed out of me.” The post Snowcuffs – ‘Sweet Gravity’ EP appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Borough 6 serves as a hauntingly inventive ode to the sixth borough, where Matthew Mirliani explores a vast landscape of ambient, atonal noise. Drawing inspiration from John Cage and Brian Eno, the record traverses distinct tonal worlds. Through a variety of atmospheric successes, Mirliani captures a mesmerizing unease that transforms urban mechanical textures and cinematic shadows into a grippingly immersive and soundscape-ready journey. “Sunrise on the Palisades” opens the album with a gorgeous, introspective allure. Gentle piano layers intermingle amidst hints of background whispers and an engine-like ruminating. It then shifts into a beautifully sparse piano emphasis in its closing The post Matthew Mirliani – ‘Borough 6’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Metalsucks — Just $15, little man! The post Lamb Of God Announce Surprise Show in Philly appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — In recent years the UK duo Bassvictim have been turning heads for their disconcerting behavior and their extremely likable throwbacks to the electronic pop of the “indie sleaze” era, however you want to define that. Normally, they make extremely catchy, hard-hitting dance-pop tracks that remind me of Crystal Castles, the Go! Team, CSS, the Knife,… The post Bassvictim’s New ? EP Rules appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — Thrash legends thank fans for record-breaking demand for their Las Vegas Sphere run, but say no additional shows are planned – for now. The post METALLICA Address Ticket Chaos After Life Burns Faster Sphere Residency Sells Out, Won't Rule Out More Shows appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Antimusic Rock — Lamb of God will perform at Philadelphia's TLA (Theatre of Living Arts), with the one-off show more info