If you’re still mystified as to why hardcore has made such a fierce comeback in the last five years, this new Drain song should make it crystal clear. Read my Treble review of the band’s brand-new tune, “Nights Like These.”
Drain’s ‘Nights Like These’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Reviews with tags Drain on 06/12/2025 by Kurt OrzeckScowl’s ‘Are We All Angels’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Scowl on 06/12/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Scowl’s pop-meets-hardcore sound truly jells on their sophomore outing, Are We All Angels, and it’s as smart as it is satisfying. Read my review as part of Treble‘s 40 Best Albums of 2025 So Far feature.
Messa’s ‘The Spin’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Messa on 06/12/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Read my take on Messa’s The Spin as part of Treble‘s 40 Best Albums of 2025 So Far feature. Hint: I like it.
Swamp Dogg: ‘Music Makes Me So Happy That I’d Do It After Death, If It’s Possible’
Posted in Interviews with tags Aretha Franklin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Swamp Dogg on 06/11/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
With the film Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted now streaming, FLOOD spoke with the soul legend about some of the most memorable moments in the career of an artist who’s seen it all, including a missed opportunity to collaborate with Aretha Franklin due to nervousness.
Ty Segall’s ‘Possession’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Ty Segall on 06/10/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Ironically, while Ty Segall seemingly crafted Possession after spending more time than usual in solitary refinement, so to speak, he ended up making arguably his most inviting, if not accessible, work to date. Read my Treble review.
Comet Gain Burn Brighter Than Ever on ‘Ordinary Outsiders’ LP
Posted in Interviews with tags Comet Gain on 06/10/2025 by Kurt OrzeckNew Noise recently caught up with Comet Gain frontman David Christian to pick his brain, discuss his band’s new record, and ponder when he might decide to embark upon the beginning of the end for the band.
Born Ruffians Frontman Was Bred to Be a Very Good Dog … Owner
Posted in Interviews with tags Born Ruffians on 06/09/2025 by Kurt OrzeckThe stories of how Born Ruffians’ frontman and his wife came to possess their two pups more than 7,000 miles away from their homeland is as touching as the photos they supplied us with for the latest edition of New Noise‘s ongoing Pet Sounds series.
Umlaut Say They’re Having a Lot of Fun With Ex-Mr. Bungle Drummer
Posted in Interviews with tags Mr. Bungle, Umlaut on 06/09/2025 by Kurt OrzeckMelbourne-based rock-meets-electronic group Umlaut are diving headfirst into a new chapter—one forged in chemistry, intuition, and a shared love of unpredictability. Along for the ride this time around is Danny Heifetz, formerly of Mr. Bungle. Read my interview with Umlaut on New Noise.
Mclusky Says They ‘Didn’t Have a Plan’ for Zany New Album
Posted in Interviews with tags Mclusky on 06/09/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Still hooked on the outlandish, ostentatious and even outrageous new album by Mclusky—the British post-hardcore trio’s first in over 20 years? Tag along with vocalist/guitarist Andy Falkous as he gives FLOOD insights into each track on the propulsive, attention-demanding The World Is Still Here and So Are We.
Grails’ ‘Miracle Music’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Grails on 06/08/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Regaining the fast momentum with which Grails released their early material, the instrumental post-rockers’ ninth LP is defined by a meditative feel coursing through the songs’ proverbial veins. Read my review of Miracle Music for FLOOD.
The Bad Penny (beta) 