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Bart and the Brats – “Brats Being Brats 7in”
Big Neck Records – 10 July 2026
Bart is back with four new songs on this EP. I am pretty sure Bart is also all of the Brats.
Why you want it: This is just fun high energy power pop / garage punk that is bass heavy, full of guitar distortion (all three chords), maybe even some organ, you never know what you are going to get.
Why you don’t: You need more than three coffees before noon.
Top Tracks: “This is a hold-up”, “Kill your TV”
Review by Rizchex
The Feeders – “Dark Days”
24 July 2026
Chicago indie pop-punk trio second full-length release since their 2021 debut album Kerchoo.
Why you want it: It’s light, casual, fuzzy, and catchy, a little bit indie rock, a little bit pop-punk, a little bit power-pop, and just fun to listen to.
Why you don’t: If you not fans of bands like Superchunk, Weezer, or The Muffs then you might not be into this.
Top Tracks: “Benevolent”, “Why Do We Fight”, “Sara, You’re My Savior”
Review by Rizchex
Moody Goods – “Southern Lights”
Outhouse Records / Boss Tuneage Records – 17 July 2026
The debut full-length album for the UK garage punk rock band.
Why you want it: Loud and noisy, thumping and rockin, and I want to say this has a “southern” US feel but the band is from England.
Why you don’t: It’s good, but it’s nothing groundbreaking if you need your new music to blow your mind or something.
Top Tracks: “Break Free”, “Treacle Pits”, “Jeans & T-Shirt”
Review by Rizchex
Various Artists – “Green Day Tribute Volume Three”
Coffin Curse Records – 23 July 2026
This is the third installment and I reviewed the first two already last month so let’s dive into this one. Once again, all the proceeds go to one of three no-kill animal rescues.
Why you want it: 59 tracks that span several music genres, there is something for everyone, even if you don’t care for Green Day.
Why you don’t: There is a lot of county / folksy versions.
Top Tracks: “The Ballad Of Wilhelm Fink” – Bitter and Distractions, “Maria” – Plastic Flamingos, “Desensitized” – Eyes of Salt, “Burnout” – Skulls, “She” – Dungeon of Skeletons
Review by Rizchex
Likes fine beer and tacos. He has been a DJ, sound mixer for commercials and television, and currently designs motorcycle parts. He also has a habit of creating pastiche style cover songs and changing the chorus to incorporate “Jeff” or “Sorley.” (sigh… it’s true – Jeff)
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