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Claudia – “Chew Toy”
Serial Bowl Records – 14 November 2025
Six tracks from this 3-piece punk/Riot grrrl band out of Sunderland, England.
Why you want it: In your face, defiant, untamed vocals, backed by hard hitting drums, buzzing guitar distortion, that takes you to a modern and heavy Riot grrrl place.
Why you don’t: You are not a fan of bands like Bikini Kill, Babes in Toyland, L7.
Top Tracks: “Revolt!”, “My Boss”
Review by Rizchex
Sub Rosa – “Lux”
Rad Girlfriend Records – 28 November 2025
New LP from the Brooklyn/Queens punk band.
Why you want it: Grungy and distorted classic style punk rock.
Why you don’t: You got confused with the doom metal band with the same name.
Top Tracks: “Opie’s Song (I Eat A Little Cat Food Every Day)”, “Diamond”
Review by Rizchex
Xray Xeroxx – “Nevermond, Whatever”
Goodbye Boozy Digital – 21 November 2025
Debut full length from what is mostly a one-person band out of LA.
Why you want it: Raw, lo-fi, Ramones-core meets The B-52’s.
Why you don’t: You are just as grumpy.
Top Tracks: “Bored and Loving It”, “Static Cling”
Review by Rizchex
Likes fine beer and cheap cheese. 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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