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Des Demonas &bull; <i>Apocalyptic Boom! Boom!</i>

Des Demonas • Apocalyptic Boom! Boom!

You can capture my attention immediately by kicking off your album with an overdriven organ riff and a disaffected voice. Blending danceable R+B aspects with a punk attitude, this DC band is retro and fast-forward and what we need in these times,

Scientists &bull; <i>Negativity</i>

Scientists • Negativity

If there is one word to describe this latest outing from Kim Salmon, with its droning rumbles, hazy distortion, and proto-punk vibe, it is “menacing”. This is an album you apologize to, maybe buy it a drink to be safe.