Hell at The Masquerade
The Menzingers
For their fifth full-length After the Party, The Menzingers set out to make the quintessential jukebox record: an unstoppably melodic album primed for bar-room sing-alongs. Delivering anthemic harmonies, furious power chords, and larger-than-life melodies, the Philadelphia-based garage-punk four-piece amply fulfills that mission while achieving something much more deeply nuanced. With its delicately crafted storytelling and…
Read MoreTiny Moving Parts
Tiny Moving Parts has always been a vehicle for catharsis, and that’s nothing new on breathe. The fifth full-length by the Benson, Minnesota, trio sees vocalist/guitarist Dylan Mattheisen and his cousins, brothers Matt (bass) and Billy (drums) Chevalier, tackle issues such as mental health, anxiety and mortality while also expanding their sound. Recorded with longtime…
Read MoreDaddy Issues
When singer and guitarist Jenna Moynihan saw the phrase “Daddy Issues” scribbled on the bathroom wall of a now-defunct Nashville DIY venue, she mistakenly assumed it was the name of an all-girl punk outfit sure to become her next favorite band. Upon realizing that no such band existed, Moynihan and friends Emily Maxwell (drums) and…
Read MoreLook Mexico
‘Sploding into existence in the midst of the scorching ’04 summer rays of Tallahassee, Florida, Look Mexico instantly showcased just how sweaty they could get. Look Mexico is like sitting on the outside A/C unit with no shorts, fan yawning hotness to your undercarriage, as your friend sits in the house, lights off, wearing shades and…
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