Cool synth jams with a sprinkling of 8-bit goodness and synthfunk slickness, very different from the current "Outrun" school of retro synth instrumentals, with a heavier, more sensual groove. Vim Cortez
Former members of Phenomenal Handclap Band expand on their “everything but the kitchen sink” approach, adding rich vocals and finely-textured arrangements. Bandcamp Album of the Day Sep 30, 2016
A deluxe, expanded reissue of the Chicago band's 2020 album includes remixes and live cuts of their twitchy post-punk. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 29, 2021
Boston post-punk outfit Junk Ranchers broke up in 1986 before this, their debut album, was released; darkly melodic, it's a long-lost gem. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 22, 2020
An endearingly-weird, synth-spiked new album from the Chicago indie-rockers, with partial proceeds benefitting mental health advocacy. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 5, 2020