Paint it Clear (2021)
Over the past 4 years, Alien Nosejob has proved to be one of the most dynamic artists across Australia’s expansive DIY punk scene. After exploring two very different sides of the genre last year, the one man band returns with a focus in synth-driven power-pop. Paint it Clear is both a shift and evolution for Alien Nosejob, proving that the multi instrumentalist has a reach that continues to extend far beyond one style.
Riddles From the Universe (2021)
Over the past five years, the Cowboy have gradually tightened their musicianship as they refine their formula for fast-paced post-punk. On Riddles from the Universe, the band’s consistency is their strongest trait, with their most compelling songs to date.
The Golden Age of… (2021)
On German quintet Lassie’s latest compilation, the post-punk group take the increasing popularity of ‘Devocore’ to Leipzig and add a layer of technicality to the eclectic microgenre. The Golden Age of… collects fifteen of the band’s previously released recordings and refurbishes them with a new name, new album art, and freshly pressed physical cassette tapes.
Soup for My Family (2021)
After years of developing a reputation as a powerful live act, LYSOL deliver their first full-length album, Soup for My Family. The Seattle-based punk band tear through eleven tracks on their debut, and even when they shift their stylistic approach, their sound never loses its overall focus. Soup for My Family feels long overdue, but proves LYSOL’S presence in DIY music extends far beyond your local punk house’s basement.
Canal Irreal (2021)
Over the course of his 30 year career, hardcore punk vocalist Martin Sorrondeguy has developed one of the most revolutionary voices across the nation’s DIY community. The Los Crudos/Limp Wrist frontman recently joined forces with members of beloved veteran Latinx hardcore outfit, Sin Orden, and together they formed a new act, Canal Irreal. The supergroup’s self-titled debut falls somewhere between no-wave, punk and metal, with nine tracks that unfold like a masterclass in fast-paced noise rock.
II (2021)
On their 2019 S/T EP debut, M.A.Z.E. found a middle ground between several sub genres primarily rooted in post-punk. With II, the Japanese four piece returns with a slightly faster and more frantic body of work than their first. Across nine carefully structured tracks, lead vocalist Eriko and her bandmates play off of each other’s strengths to collectively deliver a strong sophomore record.