Eleven Pond’s masterpiece Bas Relief, an ultra-obscure album from 1986 that would become a definitive dark pop holy grail. Eleven Pond was James Tabbi (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jeff Gallea (drum machine, synthesizer, vocals), Jack Schaeffer (guitar) and Dan Brumley (synthesizer, samples, vocoder, melodica). They met in Rochester, NY, while attending art school, brought together by…
Elias Rønnenfelt is a musician and poet best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the band Iceage. Heavy Glory is his debut solo album. Out October 25th via Escho. Heavy Glory was recorded in Copenhagen in chapters and moments over the course of a year. Collaborators include Iceage’s Dan Kjær Nielsen, Danish punk…
Kill Rock Stars is proud to re-issue Roman Candle, Elliott Smiths first solo album, originally released on Portlands Cavity Search Records in 1994. Roman Candle is now remastered for the re-release by Roger Seibel (SAE) and Larry Crane, editor of Tape Op Magazine and archivist for Elliott s family. Roman Candle had quite an impact…
FAITH and MINOR THREAT broke up within months of each other in 1983. During 1983 and ‘84 there was a general malaise in the DC hardcore scene which saw a lot of the founding bands and scene makers move to the sidelines as shows became increasingly violent and the attitude became increasingly mainstream. In the…
In this riveting journey throughout his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe De Gr?ce), Eminem delves into uncharted territories, exploring the demise and rebirth of his iconic alter ego. With raw lyrical prowess and captivating storytelling, Eminem delivers an emotional rollercoaster that showcases his evolution. The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe De…
Enumclaw, led by primary singer songwriter Aramis Johnson is a movement for the people by the people from Tacoma, WA. With their new second LP Home in Another Life, Enumclaw has grown to be more than just a rock band. Instead they’re a community of creatives, videographers, photographers, writers, critics and skaters. They’re for the…
With envy’s original roots in thrash-metal and screamo still word proudly on their sleeves, the band have steadily evolved their sound to incorporate euphoric elements of post-rock and shoegaze to spectacular effect. ‘Eunoia’, their 8th full-length release, is truly a landmark album; the perfect balance of aggression and elation that sees the band’s revitalised lineup…
From the darkest corners of Drew Owen s (Sick Thoughts) mind come these 6 tracks of Metal Mayhem. The recording was called forth from the stinking city streets of New Orleans and released as a cassette in the witching hours of 2022 but we knew this rot had to be released on proper vinyl format…
Thirty seconds is all you’ll need to believe in the tragedy-turned-majesty of All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone, Explosions In The Sky’s long-awaited, very eagerly anticipated fourth album. The hands-over-your-face, drop-to-your-knees opening track is only the beginning of the dominating brilliance of this record. Recorded by John Congleton (The Roots, The Mountain Goats) at…
Made up of four soft spoken Texas lads, EITS makes music from the heart, for the heart. Steeped in sentimental melodies and dreamy soundscapes, each song lifts you in the air and carries you away, touching down on Earth occasionally to witness total destruction by way of their walls of cacophonous noise. Layers of chiming…
FACE TO FACE started off their 25th anniversary with a bang, reuniting with Fat Wreck Chords and releasing their 9th studio full-length Protection. After much critical acclaim for their new material and months of successful tour, Face To Face tie a bow on their 25th year together with the re-release of their first three albums…
New Zealand artist and producer Fazerdaze (Amelia Murray) explores the complexities of womanhood on her transformational sophomore album, 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓. Out worldwide on section1 and Buttrfly Records on November 15, 2024. Across 11 self-dubbed “bedroom stadium” tracks, Amelia melds dreamy synths and electronic beats with rock elements, creating a sound that balances gritty authenticity and…
Hardcore band Firewalker may have been relatively quiet over the past few years, but only because they were working on their furious new album Hell Bent, set for release June 28th through Triple B Records. Originally hailing from Boston, the band last teased with their 2022 demo which followed up 2019’s The Roll Call EP,…
Fleet Foxes are five. There are five of them, and they are from Seattle. They are, for lack of an eminently more marketable descriptor, a group trafficking in baroque harmonic pop. And the joy they derive in doing so is palpable. We feel it too. They are, self-described, not much of a rock band. With the…