rock
The Roster (9/6)
“The Roster” is a series created by Aneesh Batchu. Each week, a tier list of the best, most average, and worst new releases is published alongside blistering hot takes. The…
The 21st Century Rockstar’s Blueprint: Cage the Elephant’s Neon Pill Tour
Cage the Elephant was the soundtrack of my childhood. Since Cage’s 2009 self-titled debut, my older brother had lead singer Matt Shultz’s swaggery, addictive delivery on repeat. Later, he even…
The Roster (8/23)
“The Roster” is a series created by Aneesh Batchu. Each week, a tier list of the best, most average, and worst new releases is published alongside blistering hot takes. First,…
The Soundtrack for Moving On: Still as Stone
August 23: Ian Nussdorfer and The Badlands to Release “Still As Stone” EP on all Streaming Platforms. The table is set with a margaritas pitcher and four steaming fajitas skillets.…
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice is the perfect soundtrack for weekend-long road tripping, salamandering on lake docks, visiting high school friends, and reminiscing on last semester. Officially, Summer has arrived today… though we…
AN MF DEEP DIVE: DOOM, DUSTER, & DELVING IN
I’m a Playlist-making hobbyist. Translation: I often avoid my myriad responsibilities by surfing through music streaming accounts. A month ago now, during a customary playlisting-procrastination sesh with a friend, I…
Girlhood by Jeneta
I’m sure you’ve seen the TikToks. Girl dinner, girl math, girl this, girl that. And now, a girlhood playlist for the start of Women’s History Month. I’ve seen a few,…
Boppin Thru the Pain with Jeneta
Ranging from dysfunctional relationships to systemic struggles, it’s safe to say the narrators in these songs tell stories of adversity. But how do they do it? Well, it could be…
Has the Concept Album Died?
Before answering that, you have to know what a concept album is. Essentially, it is an album with tracks that hold greater meaning together than individually, usually revolving around a…
Settling into the South with the sounds of Southern California
Back in my small mountain town, I loved going to small, intimate concerts in the San Diego area where surf rock is always on the setlist. My favorite artists include…
What are You Waiting For? RUSH! To Listen to Måneskin’s Newest Album
In a world full of stale glamour and superficiality, what does it mean to be a rock star? From Eurovision winners to international stardom, Måneskin seems to have an answer.…
Weezer up your winter with SZNZ: Winter
California-based rock quartet Weezer has had a particularly prolific run in recent years. After dropping two massive records in 2021, Rivers Cuomo and Co. continued their creative hot streak into…
Waiting to Spill: The Backseat Lovers Prove it was Worth the Wait
Indie rock seemed to be reaching its twilight years in the early 2010s. The Strokes had been quiet, The Shins were past their prime, and the garage rock of The…