Issue #8 features write-ups on AAWKS, Quotas and Don’t Tell Sarah along with some other releases from the first half of 2025. Need to catch up? Check out the playlist below.
Don’t Tell Sarah – Garagemahal
There’s something inherently charming about Don’t Tell Sarah’s debut full-length: the cheekily titled Garagemahal. The four-piece, based out of Cornwall, have managed to cram every single heavy metal trope into one record. And this isn’t me ripping on them. OnRead more…
Quotas – S/T
I always feel a bit lazy when starting a review by comparing a record to older stuff. But if I say “Daydream Nation” and “Spiderland” you can get an immediate idea of what Quotas’ debut EP is all about. OrRead more…
AAWKS – On Through The Sky Maze
Barrie four-piece AAWKS dropped their second full-length On Through The Sky Maze after three years of popping up on seemingly every stoner metal bill under the sun (and moon). Getting to share a stage with a who’s who of theRead more…
Playlist Monday – Issue #7
Issue #7 features Villain, Whine Problem, Bilious and highlights a slew of new releases. Here’s a summary in playlist form. Issue #8 will arrive in July. Be sure to grab a copy at the Interstellar Punk Bazaar.
Bilious – Thems The Breaks
Bilious came out swinging this past January with Thems The Breaks, the follow up to their 2023 debut EP Life is Greasy. It’s a five-song jaunt that lands somewhere between hillbilly punk and 80’s alt-metal. Opening track “The Internet” kicksRead more…
Whine Problem – Sleem
“I’ve been a little shaken up since the day I realized I am going to die” exclaims vocalist Hunter Stull. “But I guess it will all be fine when I get to Heaven” It’s an inauspicious beginning to London art-punkersRead more…
Villain – Don’t Be A Hero
It’s hard to believe it took this long for us to get a Villain full-length. The newest project from Caleb Beal (best known as the frontman of Midnight Malice) has endured multiple lineup changes, years of development hell and aRead more…
Playlist Monday – Issue #6
Plastic and Wax Issue #6 features writeups on Last Drag, Speedbump Sally and Streets To Ourselves as well as very quick peeks at a handful of other recent releases. This playlist will give you the tl;dr. Issue #7 will beRead more…
Streets To Ourselves – The Truth Between Us
The Truth Between Us is the latest from Streets To Ourselves – the vehicle for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Peachy. This release finds Peachy taking the plunge into pop-punk waters. After a brief “Introduction” track, radio-friendly opener “Birds & Bees”Read more…