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The Tubs
Cotton Crown
Mar 7, 2025 | by | No Comments | Read →

Almost exactly two years after emerging with their debut, Dead Meat, one of 2023’s best records, The Tubs are back with an equally enthralling...


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  • Bill Fox Resonance
    Bill Fox
    Resonance

    While considered a sort of musical JD Salinger in certain circles, Bill Fox has largely dwelled in obscurity for most of his musical career. This is due in no...

  • Guinea Worms Duct Tape You
    Guinea Worms
    Duct Tape You

    File under “things I should have listened to when I was handed them.“ The Guinea Worms’ Duct Tape You is a chunk of amber, preserved and blown out to make...

  • Hovvdy A&R Music Bar, Columbus, March 20
    Hovvdy
    A&R Music Bar, Columbus, March 20

    When it comes to first impressions, I’ll have to be completely honest and confess that from my perspective, the Austin...

  • Crush of Souls Lézire
    Crush of Souls
    Lézire

    As one half of Crocodiles, the San Diegan duo who first garnered a buzz with the release of its 2009 debut, Summer of Hate during a wave of lo-fi...


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The Tubs
Cotton Crown
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The Observatory North Park, San Diego, December 30
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Let it be known: the Motor City really did burn. There really was revolution, dope, and fucking in the streets. And the MC5 really did kick out some jams. Delivering...

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The Agit Reader Top 10 of 2023
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It never ceases to surprise me when I come across someone with the notion that there isn't new music worth hearing these days. As much as I can appreciate the cynicism...

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