Take note, fans of sarcastic, heavy noise-rock: Pigs x7 got yer back. Read my short review on Treble.
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ ‘Death Hilarious’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs on 04/06/2025 by Kurt OrzeckSleigh Bells’ ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Sleigh Bells on 04/06/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
For at least the second time, if not the third, Sleigh Bells make it clear that they’ll always be able to out-party Andrew W.K. Read my short review on Treble.
Glare’s ‘Sunset Funeral’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Glare on 04/05/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Transfixing from start to finish, the debut full-length from South Texas shoegazers Glare is a dynamic, undulating audio portrait of the ups and downs of existence itself.
Go to FLOOD to read my full review.
Dusk Sees Hope for Metal in Homeland of Saudi Arabia
Posted in Features, Interviews, On Tyranny with tags Dusk on 04/04/2025 by Kurt Orzeck“Trading CDs is illegal. Metal music was illegal in (Saudi Arabia). Music in general (was outlawed) by what was called ‘the religious police.’ ” So says Dusk in New Noise‘s latest installment of On Tyranny, a series about artists making music under authoritarian regimes.
Anika’s ‘Abyss’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Anika on 04/04/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
On the latest album by Anika, the British chanteuse laments the fixation on social media and overstimulation that appeared trendy—and friendly—at first but now seems like an inescapable albatross. Read my quick review of the record for Treble.
Tombstones in Their Eyes’ Frontman Talks About His 8 Pets
Posted in Interviews on 04/03/2025 by Kurt OrzeckWe’re not sure how many tombstones can fit into eyes, but when it comes to pets, it’s safe to say that John Treanor, frontman for Los Angeles psych-rock band Tombstones in Their Eyes, has his fill. Go to New Noise for my interview with him about his five dogs and three cats.
L.A. Witch Talk ‘DOGGOD’ Ahead of Today’s LP Listening Party
Posted in Interviews with tags L.A. Witch, Sade Sanchez on 04/02/2025 by Kurt Orzeck“We were just trying to work quickly and go with our instinct. There was not a lot of time to like second-guess ourselves. We had to just trust each other.” So says L.A. Witch’s frontwoman, Sade Sanchez, about her band’s latest LP, DOGGOD, which drops Friday. L.A. Witch will preview the record on Bandcamp later today. Go to New Noise‘s website for more info – and more of my chat with Sanchez.
Wipes Smear Noisy Punk Insanity Over Your Ears With ‘Social Mask’
Posted in News with tags Wipes on 04/02/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Go to FLOOD for the premiere of a new song by Wipes. The first offering from the noise-punks’ new album, Don’t Tell My Parents, is a red-hot mess they refuse to clean up.
LA Newcomers supergloom Set Up Debut LP With First Single, ‘sideFX’
Posted in News with tags supergloom on 04/01/2025 by Kurt Orzeck“ ‘SideFX’ is a reflection on dealing with depression and anxiety,” singer Drew Aron reflects. Read my chat with the LA newcomers via New Noise.
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs ‘Love’ Their Pets Pets Pets Pets
Posted in Interviews with tags Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs ‘Love’ Their Pets Pets Pets Pets on 03/31/2025 by Kurt OrzeckBritish stoner-metal band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, who have a combined five cats and two gerbils, hilariously participate in the 35th edition of New Noise‘s Pet Sounds series. Oink!
The Bad Penny (beta) 