Ridiculously infectious, instant urge to dance, rock. You're going to listen to Fan The Flames anyway, so make sure to listen to Travelin On too. John Evelyn
Once in awhile you stumble across a record that’s like a breathy, forbidden rendezvous in a random utility closet. Listening to Lira Mondal’s whines and whimpers over impossibly catchy guitar traces from Caufield Schnug (real name honest) is right up there with a cold breeze up your assless chaps and a second hit of Shatter for grandma. It tugs at the heartstrings, pulls at the bra straps, this duo the shoe-in panto dame for Fiery Furnaces or even Kleenex. Loopy. Sexy. Love at first feel. mmarchman
Chicago hardcore outfit Buggin make their Flatspot Records debut with a two-track EP, featuring a cover of Beastie Boys' "Gratitude." Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 10, 2021
Deaf Club eschew their usual harsh grind MO for moodier textures on this Killing Joke cover, benefiting Fair Fight through 1/4/2021. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 22, 2020
More punishing hardcore from one of Chicago's strongest groups, stuffed full of maniacal vocals and hair-raising riffs for maximum impact. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 16, 2020