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Killer High Life - Killer High Life
This band writes catchy, inspirational and important songs. Singer/guitarist Brennan Deshotel has a knack for telling it like it is while maintaining a sense of humor to deal with a plethora of heavy topics. Literally any topic is fair game and this is an album best enjoyed wearing headphones and allowing KHL to take you on a journey.
Dan Lutes
2 days ago2 min read


Vile Bees - Joy Coughs (Seismic Wave Entertainment)
Musically, Vile Bees do an amazing job of pulling in influences from the whole spectrum of rock music and distilling them down to a recognizable and unique sound on each track...
Dan Lutes
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Belonging - Hollow Cells (Dipterid Records)
This record should come with a government warning: listening can be highly addictive. This Portland trio isn’t here to put a bird on it...
Dan Lutes
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Maximiano - The Real Truth
If you’re looking for cutting edge innovation or weirdness, this is not the album for you. But if you appreciate well-written songs...

Dan Lutes
Mar 22, 20252 min read


Denude - A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees (Expert Work Records/Dipterid Records)
What happens when the drummer from Credentials and Murder in the Red Barn decides to start a new project as a singer/guitarist/songwriter?
Dan Lutes
Feb 2, 20251 min read


Caley Conway - Partner (Crutch of Memory)
A lot of phenomenal music was released in 2024. Caley Conway’s Partner is some of the best. There’s a little bit of something for everyone..

Dan Lutes
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Tintoretto - s/t (Expert Work Records)
As far as 4-piece bands go, it’s hard to find a better example of a collective functioning as a cohesive unit; each individual playing...

Dan Lutes
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Exitstatements - s/t (Triple Eye Industries)
From the ashes of great bands, truly special bands occasionally arise. ExitStatements seem to have found a special formula...

Dan Lutes
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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