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  • HI 5 4/28/23

    HI 5 4/28/23

    Long time no 5. Well, not that long. But, it seemed like a long time based on the huge number of good songs to choose from. To pick these 5. Imma say 5 one more time. Mickey Sunshine “Best Dad” April 13 Mickey Sunshine is on a fucking roll right now. Beautiful dirty grunge. Very… Read more

  • Get Washed Away In Heavy Sludge With PIT’s “Cynical”

    Get Washed Away In Heavy Sludge With PIT’s “Cynical”

    It’s been a while, heavy music, it’s good to see you again. You know, I used to listen to you all the time, and even though you and I don’t spend as much time together, I really enjoy the time we share. Take for example, the EP Cynical from PIT, that’s a good time right… Read more

  • Slowing Down

    Slowing Down

    Y’all might have noticed, but I’ve been slowing down a bit on the blog. I’d been going at this thing pretty hard for a bit, and while it’s been nice to be able to cover more awesome bands, now that I’m working part time again, I simply can’t keep up that kind of pace. I… Read more

  • HI 5 4/7/23

    HI 5 4/7/23

    Finding something to say for the intro is probably the hardest part of HI 5. King Cardinal “Silence” April 5th There is such a steady build and release of tension and sadness in this song that is lovely. Love me some psychedelic folk. Keli Holiday, Kwame “DOWNER (feat. Chanel Loren)” April 6th I really love… Read more

  • “Bisque” By The Quirk Is My Favorite Song Of March

    “Bisque” By The Quirk Is My Favorite Song Of March

    Sometimes I bet it’s easy for y’all to picture me in highschool, because let’s once again talk about emo. Early emo tho, like Sunny Day Real Estate, Moss Icon, or Cap’n Jazz. Post-hardcore that feels more directly tied to hardcore, garage, and punk energy. That’s what we have with The Quirk’s “Bisque.” “The Quirk is… Read more

  • HI 5 3/31/23

    HI 5 3/31/23

    I’ve got a real solid variety for y’all this week. Is it spring yet? PIT “CYNICAL” Mar 17 Michigan sludgy hardcore with some big fat tones. Working on a review of the EP, but I can at least say y’all should give it a listen. Tia Gordon “Cold Showers” Mar 29 Tia Gordon’s songs are… Read more