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The Lemonheads' Songcraft Is Intact on 'Love Chant' » PopMatters The Lemonheads' Evan Dando returns with his first collection of originals in quite some time, adding country and psychedelia to the mix.

Evan Dando is back with a solid collection of songs.

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Next Flint Local 432 Celebration Show has Punk, Rock, and Punk Rock The celebration of 40 years of music at Flint Local 432 continues, with another show on October 25 at Soggy Bottom. The lineup includes the…

So honored to be writing about the shows celebrating Flint Local 432! Be there if you can. It’ll be a massive night.

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One Battle After Another's Appealing Radical Heart » PopMatters One Battle After Another's sympathetic portrayals of left-wing radicalized groups seems an impossible-to-resist target of the pearl-clutching, but it’s been less of a lightning rod than expected on th...

Also, my review of One Battle After Another!

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Shiner's Allen Epley Discusses Balancing Life and Art » PopMatters Everyone in Shiner is focused on their new album, which is another stellar release, sure to please longtime fans and likely to convert some new ones.

Interview with Allen Epley of Shiner! It’s a great conversation about making a living while making art.
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Militarie Gun Don't Need God to Save Them » PopMatters If you loved Militarie Gun's previous work, you will be singing along after a few listens this time, too. It's an excellent, aggressive indie record with genuine heart.

New Militarie Gun record is another banger. www.popmatters.com/militarie-gu...
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Shiner Do What They Do Best on 'BELIEVEYOUME' » PopMatters This is Shiner at the peak of their powers, delivering a juiced-up version of their sound. It's a must-listen for anyone who loves heavy, catchy rock songs.

Reviewed the killer new Shiner record. One of their very best.
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Go see One Battle After Another. Best film of 2025. PTA can do anything.

Deaf Club's Justin Pearson on Permanent State of Happiness » PopMatters Deaf Club's Justin Pearson, legendary frontperson of hardcore's the Locusts, reflects on the state of the world and permanently courting controversy.

Interviewed Justin Pearson from Deaf Club, The Locust, and much more!

It’s a great one. Watch the video for “Pain in the Assery,” too.

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Interview with JP on the way! It was a great talk.

Wednesday Bleed For Their Art » PopMatters Wednesday's Bleeds is a monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today, and it's among the best records of the year.

My review of what is currently album of the year. www.popmatters.com/wednesday-bl...

Wednesday Bleed For Their Art » PopMatters Wednesday's Bleeds is a monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today, and it's among the best records of the year.

Wednesday's BLEEDS is a monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today, and it’s among the best records of the year.

#PMPick [9/10] out Friday (9/19).

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/WedBleed

It’s a great time to help out one of my favorite authors and a truly lovely human. @adamgnade.bsky.social is having a sale on his work and you will thank me for recommending that you get in on this.

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Things We Know for Sure: Local Legends May/June headlined a memorable night of music celebrating… By Brian Stout

Wrote a review of the massive night in Flint celebrating Local 432!

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RFKj: "People in the 60's looked healthier!"

People in the 60's:

statement regarding babies ,how they develop,all are born female it is in the womb they develop or not in ways remaining female or developing maleness ,physical and mental ,or it only party transitions and we sense the missing part of us

You’ve been warned
#HailSatan #SpyOnYourKids

Bartees Strange Remains Shockingly Great on 'Horror' » PopMatters Fear may have inspired Bartees Strange's new LP, but the songs on Horror are some of his best to date. He is one of the key artists of this decade.

Fuck pitchfork. Read my PopMatters review. www.popmatters.com/bartees-stra...

Always Hire a Punk Rocker: May/June Returns to Celebrate Flint Local 432’s 40th Anniversary By Brian Stout

Labor of love here. Me writing about the all ages club I frequented and a band comprised of my friends, who will reunite to celebrate said club.

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Greet Death Embrace the Fragility of Life on 'Die in Love' » PopMatters Greet Death's Die in Love is destined to be a go-to for when the pain of life needs balance with some hope, and that is a year-round need.

New Greet Death record is a masterpiece. www.popmatters.com/greet-death-...

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Greet Death Embrace the Fragility of Life on 'Die in Love' » PopMatters Greet Death's Die in Love is destined to be a go-to for when the pain of life needs balance with some hope, and that is a year-round need.

Greet Death's 'Die in Love' is destined to be a go-to for when the pain of life needs balance with some hope, and that is a year-round need.

This is the perfect soundtrack for the summer wind-down.

#PMPick [9/10] out now via @deathwishinc.bsky.social.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/GreetDeath25

Big Life's State of the Union Address Is a Pointed Critique » PopMatters Detroit punk veterans Big Life channel the righteous fury of classic Washington DC and SST hardcore on their latest. It's one of the best punk records this year.

My review: www.popmatters.com/big-life-cos...

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The Cost Of Progress, by Big Life 8 track album

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Big Life's State of the Union Address Is a Pointed Critique » PopMatters Detroit punk veterans Big Life channel the righteous fury of classic Washington DC and SST hardcore on their latest. It's one of the best punk records this year.

Detroit punk veterans Big Life channel the righteous fury of classic Washington, DC and SST hardcore on their latest. It’s one of the best punk records this year.

Big Life's 'The Cost of Progress' is a #PMPick [9/10] out now.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/BigLife25

These are two of the best books I’ve read since I devoured all of Adam Gnade’s work. @jonnixfilm.bsky.social is a must read.

Stars' Amy Millan Lives in Wonder of the Question Mark » PopMatters The Stars and Broken Social Scene alum's latest LP is gentle music for dangerous times, seeking to help listeners recharge. Who couldn't use some of that?

New interview with @amymillan.bsky.social ! She’s recent out out an absolutely gorgeous, gentle record that will help you reset and recharge. Who doesn’t need that?

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Home Is Where Soundtrack Our Summer of Discontent » PopMatters Home Is Where effortlessly blend alternative country into their emo for a potent collection of songs of anger and hope.

Review of the new Home is Where record. It's a winner. Love the way they continue to reshape their sound. Saw them at Best Friends Forever last year and it was a joyous set that made me grin from ear to ear.
Perfect soundtrack for our summer of discontent.

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