“Packed with bright, jangly guitars and powerful, resounding vocals.” — New Noise 

“Moody ear-candy…Another great record from a local band in our midst proves pain begets the most vivid art.” – SF Bay Guardian / 48 Hills

"A candid exploration of love, regret, and personal growth wrapped in a melody that feels both relatable and raw." -- Static Multimedia

"Poignant, melodic indie rock in the key of mid-90s Matador Records. Fans of Helium and Bettie Serveert alike should check it out." -- Rock and Roll Globe

“Jeremy’s songwriting unfolds like a series of poetic Polaroids, while Erin’s vocals tear through them with emotion…It’s a vulnerable, beautiful mess and we’re all invited in.” — It’s Psychedelic Baby!

“Impactful and powerful blends of pop-punk, post-punk, indie rock, hints of garage, and plenty more, all coated with this sort of pop sensibility and riddled with personality throughout the entire thing.” — Buzzslayers

"If you're a sucker for a huge voice, then you're going to love cranking this." -- Austin Town Hall

San Francisco band 37 Houses share a new single today from their upcoming sophomore album When and How It Happened. The track "Strangers" (plus 3 more) is available on Bandcamp and all DSPs HERE.

MAGNET Magazine recently premiered the single "Helium" HERE.

Watch the official video for the original album version of "Jealous Love" on YouTube. Watch/share the video for "It Stays With Me" on YouTube.

37 Houses has always been a journal of lead singer Erin Sydney and guitarist Jeremy Rosenblum’s marriage. Started as a way to process going into lockdown four months after getting married, the music has become a running expression of the love and pain they experience together. When and How it Happened is the next chapter in that story: written over 18 months about the process of learning to be, and not be, polyamorous in a developing marriage. 

The songs were written as the events transpired and they capture the raw emotions of deeply personal moments. Neither person knew how this would end while it was being written. Helium, about a few days spent with a girlfriend, and a few months dealing with the feelings it created, captures that angst and grief. Album opener Shadow Puppets sings an apology, an acknowledgement, and a resignation of hope, while maintaining the fierce undercurrent of unconditional love. Acoustic tracks Unloveable and Love Song contrast each other; one song about the darkest moments, and the other an expression of neverending love to hold onto when things feel overwhelming. This album also represents the first time Erin Sydney composed songs on the album, with Event Horizon and Only a Smile Remains giving voice to her struggle, her pain, and her ability to grow through it all.  

When it came time to record, the band decided it needed to be as raw and urgent as the songwriting. Renting a house in the mountains of Colorado, they set up the band live and recorded all the instrument tracks in just 4 days. The recording captures exactly what happened between the band members in a whirlwind of creative expression. It is a loving tribute to the early days of rock and roll, favoring cranked amps and feel over perfectly placed hits and polished layers. And because 37 Houses is always a product of the house Erin and Jeremy share, the vocals and acoustic tracks were once again recorded in their bedroom. 

This is a record about a discreet moment and how you face it. This is a record capturing a discrete moment in the history of the band. This is When and How it Happened.

When and How It Happened will be available on Limited Edition LP and digital on May 29th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

37 HOUSES LIVE 2026:

05/21 San Francisco, CA - The Eagle (album release party)

06/23 Portland, OR - Swan Dive

06/24 Olympia, WA - Wild Child

06/25 Yakima, WA - Bearded Monkey

06/25 Seattle, WA - Fremont Fridays summer series (Add-A-Ball stage)

06/27 Tacoma, WA - Opalescent Cyclery

Album: When and How It Happened

Label: self-released

Release Date: May 29th, 2026

01. Shadow Puppets

02. Helium

03. Strangers

04. Unoveable

05. Event Horizon

06. Misery

07. Honesty is Everything

08. Eye For an Eye

09. Only a Smile Remains

10. Loss For Words

11. Love Song

12. If You See My Baby

On the Web:

37houses.com

instagram.com/37housesband

37houses.bandcamp.com

“A saucy slab of proggy sludge metal with a side of barbecue sauce.” — Invisible Oranges

"Get yourself roughed up by riffs! Just try not to break your neck while listening to this." -- Metal Injection

“A psychedelic, Southern-fried, stoner wallop with all sorts of twists and turns. These dudes aren’t afraid to dabble in an assortment of extreme styles.” — Decibel Magazine

Charlottesville, VA trio Üga Büga share a new single today from their forthcoming sophomore full length LP Valley of The Wolf. An early listen and review launched previously via Decibel Magazine HERE. The single is now available on all DSPs HERE.

Invisible Oranges previously shared lead single "Mötorhog" HERE. Metal Injection hosted the title track "Valley of The Wolf" HERE.

Hailing from Virginia, Üga Büga fuses influences like Mastodon, Soundgarden, High on Fire, and The Mars Volta into a genre-bending force of rock and heavy metal. Their forceful sound is matched by fantastical lyrics of post-apocalyptic hog men, sinister wizards, and dual-wielding warriors tearing through landscapes on motorcycles—evoking scenes similar to the worlds of TMNT, Dragon Ball, and other classic comics and cartoons. Riding high after their 2024 debut album, Year of the Hog, landed on the Doom Charts, ÜGA BÜGA is set to unleash their next chapter, Valley of the Wolf.

ÜGA BÜGA has built a reputation as a sonic outlier through relentless performances across the eastern US. Their high-energy shows have earned them opportunities to open for national touring acts like Nothingmore, Darkest Hour, Castle Rat, King Buffalo, and many more, as well as festival plays such as Does It Doom's Seismic Summer Fest and Doomed and Stoned Fest. Fans and peers have tried to use countless labels to describe their sound, the consensus always comes down to two words: unique and heavy. Their growing presence has led to incredible opportunities—most recently, an international tour in Japan.

Formed in mid-2021, ÜGA BÜGA experimented with various lineups and styles before solidifying their current lineup in November 2022, featuring singer/guitarist Calloway Jones, bassist Niko Cvetanovich, and drummer Jimmy Czywczynski. This lineup infused their own diverse styles into a collection of songs written by Calloway Jones, reshaping them into a cohesive and undeniably heavier sound—one that would define their debut album, Year of the Hog. Now, the band writes collaboratively, with each member’s contributions playing a crucial role in shaping their evolving sound.

Valley of The Wolf will be available on June 5th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

ÜGA BÜGA - LIVE 2026:

05/01 Philadelphia, PA - Mousetrap

05/11 Richmond, VA - Canal Club

05/20 Lynchburg, VA - Arcade Bar w/ Pentagram

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl w/ RBBP

05/27 Washington, DC - Pie Shop

05/28 Wheeling, WV - Carlin’s Pub

05/29 Morgantown, WV - Declan’s Room

05/30 Dickson City, PA - Union Vapor

05/31 Philadelphia, PA - Wrestling Festival

06/01 Brooklyn, NY - Lucky 13 Saloon

06/02 Bangor, ME - Old Town Theater

06/03 Dover, NH - The Strand

06/04 Montclair, NJ - The Meat Locker

06/05 Bel Air, MD - House of Mouse

06/06 Charlottesville, VA - The Southern Music Hall

Artist: Üga Büga

Album: Valley of The Wolf

Label: self-released 

Release Date: June 5, 2026

01. Divine Slaughter

02. Earthsuckers

03. Valley of The Wolf

04. Ghost in the Diamond Cage

05. Mötorhog

06. Nail That Binds

07. The Sand Witch

08. Divination

09. Descent

10. Revolting Powe

On the Web:

ugabugaband.com

instagram.com/ugabugaband

facebook.com/ugabugaband

"I guarantee you, it will be jammed firmly in your head for days on end." -- Metal Injection

“An instant earworm.” — Metal Sucks

“As ridiculously awesome as their big, dumb moniker would imply… churning out lumbering cascades of clobbering, trucker hat riffage that toe a slobbery line between Dinosaur Jr., Primus, Pantera and ZZ Top.” – Decibel Magazine

"Epically catchy... Imagine the ear-wormy fuzz-rock riffage of Dinosaur Jr. if it was played on an eight-string guitar with super heavy low-end." -- Revolver Magazine

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www.rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.com

rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.bandcamp.com

"Brings the post-rock energy... Much like its video, 'Impermanent Cell' is a mote of light in an otherwise endlessly dark room, projecting itself into the void forever." -- Metal Injection

“The quality of the musicianship is flawlessly brilliant, the songwriting tight and concise, the breadth of scope a refreshing alternative to a lot of the blinkered offerings around.” – Echoes & Dust

“A potent mix of post-black metal fury and heavy ’90s alt rock emotional passion.” — Decibel Magazine

"Pulls tech-death and ambient black metal into a strange collision with indie rock." -- Psychedelic Baby 

"A record that promises depth, warmth and a quietly devastating sense of honesty." -- Metal Epidemic

Denver, CO trio Harboured share a new single today from their forthcoming second full length on Lost Future Records. The track is the band's interpretation of "Agenda Suicide", originally written by early 2000's synth punk band The Faint. The song premiered earlier via Echoes & Dust HERE and available to hear and share on all DSPs HERE. 

Decibel Magazine recently premiered the lead track "Dead Ringer" HERE.

Harboured return with their sophomore album entitled We’re Only The Love That We Lead. Growing as a band in every way imaginable, the trio power through styles and genres with a confident and aggressive stance that declares them as one of the most original acts in the metal scene today. Incorporating elements of tech/death, blackgaze and ambient black metal, WOTLTWL is a journey through the sonic landscape of modern metal, and it is all held together by virtuoso performances from Michael Stancel (Allaegeon), Brandon Michael (Allaegeon) and Cierra White (Oak, Ash and Thorn). The three once again recorded with Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City) at Anti-Sleep Studios in Oakland, who brings his live feel and raw energy to these songs.

HARBOURED was formed by Michael Stancel in Denver, CO in 2020 with Cierra White, Brandon Michael and Nick Hennig. Hennig left the band in 2021 and they now play as a three piece. 

Artist Notes:

When writing for this record, we really wanted to make something that felt more personal and emotionally attached to us, but didn’t want it to be too “heart on your sleeve”, “oversharing”, or “whiny ex-boyfriendcore”. It took me a really long time to figure out how to disguise these things in a way that felt more unique or less obvious. I’ve always had an interest in engineering and infrastructure, specifically the failures of both, and found I could use these failures as metaphors for the failures we have as people, whether that’s in our personal lives, our relationships, or our morality. I felt writing in that way would let me express myself from the heart, without it just being a bunch of songs about people and relationships, like a million records before. 

We also wanted to give our sound a clearer direction. Our first release was more on this darker /“blackgaze-y” sound, and it was great, but I found that this one needed to be something that brings more mood and more depth. I really leaned into my love of alternative/indie bands and brought in elements of that genre into the sound. Often thinking in directions like “what would Pheobe Bridgers do if she listened to Failure and Alcest,” and trying to make something that I love and maybe other people who don’t listen to a ton of heavy music might love too. I definitely feel we’ve made something that we’re all really proud of and that people will really enjoy and hopefully resonate with.

We're Only The Love That We Lead will be available on Limited Edition LP and download on May 29, 2026 via Lost Future Records. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

Artist: Harboured

Album: We're Only The Love That We Lead

Record Label: Lost Future Records

Release Date: May 29, 2026

01. W.O.T.L.T.W.L.

02. Dead Ringer

03. Sevin

04. Guardrail

05. New Year's Day

06. Debts

07. Halifax

08. End Credits

09. Agenda Suicide (The Faint cover)

linktr.ee/harbouredmusic

harbouredmusic.bandcamp.com

lostfuture.bandcamp.com

lostfuturerecords.com

Photo: Casey Chumbley

"A frenetic blast of scuzzy, fuzzy rock 'n' roll that's full of raucous, riotous energy." — Kerrang!

"Puts Motorhead's rhythm section, The Stooges' raw power, and Black Sabbath's evil melodies in a blender. For a more modern comparison, it also sounds a bit like Mutoid Man." — Brooklyn Vegan

"A little bit stoner, a little bit punk, a lot a bit fuzz, it is just the right mixture to create that delicious blend of awesomeness." — Nerdist

“Might be considered abrasive if they weren’t also so darn catchy.” – KUTX / NPR

“Their third, and best album… Not Dead Yet hits it just right, American Sharks’ explosive live freakouts finally contained on nine Cheap-Trick-becomes-Green Day tracks of anthemic emotion and neck lacerations.” – Austin Chronicle

Austin trio American Sharks release their first new album in 6 years today, titled Not Dead Yet. The album is now available on all streaming platforms, as well as LP, CD and download HERE (Bandcamp HERE). 

American Sharks are main support on the full U.S. tour dates with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol which began last night in Denver, CO with a sold out show at the Bluebird Theater. Please see all dates below. Tickets for all shows are available HERE. 

American Sharks is a three-piece band hailing from Austin, TX. Their punk-metal hybrid sound blends pop hooks with blasting-yer-face riffs resulting in something akin to if Weezer went Stoner Rock. Coupled with hook-laden singalong lyrics, American Sharks’ forthcoming 2026 album Not Dead Yet is, well, a breathtaking return. 

The band is joined on the album by special guest guitar soloists: Mike Derks (GWAR), Zach Blair (Rise Against), Kyle Shutt (The Sword), David Sullivan (Red Fang), and Leo Lydon (Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol). 

Since the release of their 2013 self-titled debut album, American Sharks has toured extensively supporting the likes of GWAR, Clutch, The Sword, Red Fang, Big Business, Corrosion of Conformity and many others. After touring to support their debut album on The End Records, American Sharks took time off to write and record their self-produced follow up album, 11:11 on BMG. After a 5 year break, American Sharks are back (centered around founders, vocalist/bassist Roky Moon and drummer Nick Cornetti) with 9 fast-paced, pummeling tracks. 

Not Dead Yet is available on LP, CD and download, released on April 17th, 2026 via Permanent Teeth. Orders are available HERE. 

AMERICAN SHARKS - LIVE 2026:

04/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *

04/18 Kalispell, MT - Rocky Mountain Riff Fest 

04/19 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern * (LOW TICKETS)

04/20 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios * (SOLD OUT)

04/22 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *

04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon *

04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah * (LOW TICKETS)

04/26 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s *

04/28 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge *

05/01 Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head *#

05/02 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck *#

05/03 Omaha, NE - Reverb *#

05/04 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *# (LOW TICKETS)

05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *#

05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *#

05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *# (LOW TICKETS)

05/09 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s *#

05/10 Toronto, ON - The Garrison *

05/12 Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs *

05/13 Boston, MA - Sonia *

05/15 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye * (LOW TICKETS)

05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s *

05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery *

05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre *

05/21 Atlanta, GA - The Earl *

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl * (SOLD OUT)

05/23 Nashville, TN - The Blue Room *

* w/ Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol

# w/ Pink Fuzz

Artist: American Sharks

Album: Not Dead Yet

Label: Permanent Teeth 

Release Date: April 17th, 2026

01. Not Dead Yet 

02. Flowers for The Dead

03. Going Insane  

04. Fuzz War

05. Give Me Blood

06. Bang Yer Head

07. The Machine

08. Sunny Sunday

09. They Want Peace

americansharks.bandcamp.com

linktr.ee/americansharks

instagram.com/americansharks

"I guarantee you, it will be jammed firmly in your head for days on end." -- Metal Injection

“An instant earworm.” — Metal Sucks

“As ridiculously awesome as their big, dumb moniker would imply… churning out lumbering cascades of clobbering, trucker hat riffage that toe a slobbery line between Dinosaur Jr., Primus, Pantera and ZZ Top.” – Decibel Magazine

"Epically catchy... Imagine the ear-wormy fuzz-rock riffage of Dinosaur Jr. if it was played on an eight-string guitar with super heavy low-end." -- Revolver Magazine

Austin trio Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol today announce their fourth annual festival, BIG DUMB FEST IV will take place on May 30th, 2026 in Austin, TX. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, April 17th at 10am Central Time HERE. Full lineup, food vendors and details follow below. 

RBBP also kick off their CA$H GRAB headlining tour dates across North America tomorrow, April 16th, running through May. The band will be joined on the entire 6 week long tour by Austin punk-metal trio American Sharks (whose new album Not Dead Yet is out on Friday 4/17), and in the Midwest by Denver "Desertgaze" trio Pink Fuzz. Please see all dates below. Tickets for all shows are available HERE. 

NEW MUSIC is dropping later this month. Stay tuned!

BIG DUMB FEST IV Lineup:

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol

American Sharks * Palefade * Transit Method

Buzz Electro * Waterworld * Sodomy Cop

Food vendors:

Bad Larry's Burger Club * Epic Jerk * more TBA

Mohawk Austin - 6pm - ALL AGES - Indoor and Outdoor stages

RBBP have opened a new online store via Shopify, with new merch and restocked LPs and cassettes. Shop MERCH HERE. 

BIG DUMB RIFFS is available on LP, cassette and download, released May 10th, 2024. Order/stream the album on all formats HERE. 

RICKSHAW BILLIE'S BURGER PATROL - US LIVE 2026:

04/16 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater * (LOW TICKETS)

04/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge 

04/19 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern 

04/20 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios (SOLD OUT)

04/22 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill 

04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon

04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah (LOW TICKETS)

04/26 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s

04/28 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

05/01 Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head *

05/02 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck *

05/03 Omaha, NE - Reverb *

05/04 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry * (LOW TICKETS)

05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *

05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *

05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle * (LOW TICKETS)

05/09 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s *

05/10 Toronto, ON - The Garrison

05/12 Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs

05/13 Boston, MA - Sonia

05/15 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye (LOW TICKETS)

05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s

05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery

05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre

05/21 Atlanta, GA - The Earl

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl (SOLD OUT)

05/23 Nashville, TN - The Blue Room

All shows with American Sharks 

*w/ Pink Fuzz

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www.rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.com

rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.bandcamp.com

Photo: Casey Chumbley

"A frenetic blast of scuzzy, fuzzy rock 'n' roll that's full of raucous, riotous energy." — Kerrang!

"Puts Motorhead's rhythm section, The Stooges' raw power, and Black Sabbath's evil melodies in a blender. For a more modern comparison, it also sounds a bit like Mutoid Man." — Brooklyn Vegan

"A little bit stoner, a little bit punk, a lot a bit fuzz, it is just the right mixture to create that delicious blend of awesomeness." — Nerdist

Austin trio American Sharks release a new single today, "Flowers for The Dead" via Bandcamp exclusive with New Noise Magazine HERE (Bandcamp HERE). The track is culled from their forthcoming first new album in 6 years, Not Dead Yet. 

American Sharks also host an exclusive first listen of the album on Monday, April 13th via Bandcamp Listening Party. RSVP to join HERE.

Previous single, "Bang Yer Head" plus two more is available to hear and share on all DSPs HERE. 

American Sharks are main support on the upcoming full U.S. tour dates with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol beginning on April 16th. Please see all dates below. Tickets for all shows are available HERE. 

American Sharks is a three-piece band hailing from Austin, TX. Their punk-metal hybrid sound blends pop hooks with blasting-yer-face riffs resulting in something akin to if Weezer went Stoner Rock. Coupled with hook-laden singalong lyrics, American Sharks’ forthcoming 2026 album Not Dead Yet is, well, a breathtaking return. 

The band is joined on the album by special guest guitar soloists: Mike Derks (GWAR), Zach Blair (Rise Against), Kyle Shutt (The Sword), David Sullivan (Red Fang), and Leo Lydon (Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol). 

Since the release of their 2013 self-titled debut album, American Sharks has toured extensively supporting the likes of GWAR, Clutch, The Sword, Red Fang, Big Business, Corrosion of Conformity and many others. After touring to support their debut album on The End Records, American Sharks took time off to write and record their self-produced follow up album, 11:11 on BMG. After a 5 year break, American Sharks are back (centered around founders, vocalist/bassist Roky Moon and drummer Nick Cornetti) with 9 fast-paced, pummeling tracks. 

Not Dead Yet will be available on LP, CD and download on April 17th, 2026 via Permanent Teeth. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

AMERICAN SHARKS - LIVE 2026:

04/16 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater *#

04/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *

04/18 Kalispell, MT - Rocky Mountain Riff Fest 

04/19 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern *

04/20 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios *

04/22 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *

04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon *

04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah *

04/26 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s *

04/28 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge *

05/01 Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head *#

05/02 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck *#

05/03 Omaha, NE - Reverb *#

05/04 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *#

05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *#

05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *#

05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *#

05/09 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s *#

05/10 Toronto, ON - The Garrison *

05/12 Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs *

05/13 Boston, MA - Sonia *

05/15 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye *

05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s *

05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery *

05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre *

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl *

05/23 Nashville, TN - The Blue Room *

* w/ Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol

# w/ Pink Fuzz

Artist: American Sharks

Album: Not Dead Yet

Label: Permanent Teeth 

Release Date: April 17th, 2026

01. Not Dead Yet 

02. Flowers for The Dead

03. Going Insane  

04. Fuzz War

05. Give Me Blood

06. Bang Yer Head

07. The Machine

08. Sunny Sunday

09. They Want Peace

americansharks.bandcamp.com

linktr.ee/americansharks

instagram.com/americansharks

Photos: Sid Rodriguez-Tovar / @smrt.foto

"Genre-agnostic quartet with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics... channeling the raw energy of punk." -- Austin Chronicle

“ARTIST OF THE MONTH, March 2025: Infectious garage rock energy. A furious mix of ferocious guitars, a technical knock-out rhythm section, and lyrics that would make all of the legendary Beat Poets howl in approval.” — KUTX

“Noisy, fuzzy punk with a distinct pop sensibility… Full of energy and anger while also managing to be a lot of fun.” — New Noise Magazine

“Gus Baldwin has evolved into a bonafide heir to Texas rock’n’roll... The venom of 70s proto-punk, the chiming, desperate hooks of 80s power-pop, the psychfuzz of 60s, and the busted-heart of 90s indie rock.” — It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine

Austin band Gus Baldwin & The Sketch kick off their tour of Western US states this week. See all dates below. The local faves are riding a year of breakthroughs, winning the 2026 Austin Music Awards in the category of Best Rock Band, being Artist of The Month on Austin NPR radio station KUTX, and featured in a cover story in the Austin Chronicle. 

Gus Baldwin & The Sketch tour tickets are HERE. 

Gus Baldwin & the Sketch was the Artist of the Month for March at local NPR affiliate KUTX. Read the interview HERE. The band was also featured in a front cover story in alt weekly paper the Austin Chronicle. Read the feature story HERE. 

Gus Baldwin is a 20-something singer/songwriter/ex-hippie/part-time punk hailing from Austin, TX. He splits his time constantly performing as a one man garage band, or with his band The Sketch, and as a frequent collaborator with other local acts. His music spans an array of time periods (80s power-pop, 60s psych, 70s proto-punk, 90s indie rock), and his forthcoming self-titled debut solo full length showcases the immensity of his talents in making all of those influences sound fresh and new. 

The debut full length by Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, titled simply The Sketch was released earlier in 2025 to much critical acclaim: Austin NPR affiliate KUTX’s Artist of The Month in March, a front cover story in Austin Chronicle and Best Punk Band nomination, as well as personal invitations to support Jack White and tour with Bass Drum of Death in Fall 2025. 

While The Sketch continues to tour the US (and soon the EU) and write, Gus’ solo album serves to fill in the shades and background that made him. To wit: After a stint holding down drums for Dallas surf punk legends Sealion in high school, Baldwin went on to form the psych-pop combo Acid Carousel, which he led for 6 years and 20-ish releases before departing the band on Halloween night 2021. Quickly releasing a string of solo titles on his own GetWithIt! Records imprint, including the EPs THRILLER II, and Live Bugs, as well as a slew of singles, Gus established himself firmly as the godson of Texas rock 'n’ roll. Teaming up with former Acid Carousel bandmates, and other friends, Gus formed The Sketch in 2022 with bassist Lucas Martins, guitarist David Rawlinson, and drummer Trey Gutierrez.

Gus Baldwin is available on LP and download, released on October 24th, 2025 via Permanent Teeth. 

The Sketch is available on LP, CD, cassette and download, released January 31, 2025 via Permanent Teeth. Orders are available HERE. 

GUS BALDWIN & THE SKETCH - LIVE 2026:

04/09 El Paso, TX - Rosewood 

04/10 Albuquerque, NM - Sister

04/11 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive

04/12 Grand Junction, CO - Copeka Coffee

04/14 Salt Lake City, UT - International Bar

04/16 Yakima, WA - Bearded Monkey 

04/17 Seattle, WA - Clock-Out Lounge 

04/18 Portland, OR - Swan Dive 

04/19 Eugene, OR - John Henry's (w/ Sexfaces)

04/21 Chico, CA - Duffy's Tavern

04/22 Reno, NV - The Alpine

04/23 Sacramento, CA - Torch Club

04/24 San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt (w/ The Okmoniks, Moms With Bangs)

04/25 Santa Cruz, CA - The Crepe Place (w/ Jonny Manak & The Depressives)

04/26 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Co. 

04/28 El Centro, CA - Mexca

04/29 San Diego, CA - The Tower Bar

04/30 Long Beach, CA - Alex's Bar

05/01 Los Angeles, CA - Non Plus Ultra (w/ Sexfaces)

05/02 Phoenix, AZ - Linger Longer Lounge 

05/06 San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger (w/ Frankie & The Witch Fingers)

05/07 Austin, TX - Austin Psych Fest - Mohawk (w/ Frankie & The Witch Fingers)

On The Web:

linktr.ee/gusbaldwin

instagram.com/buddy_gus

gusbaldwin.bandcamp.com

permanentteethrecords.bandcamp.com

Artist: Gus Baldwin

Album: Gus Baldwin

Record Label: Permanent Teeth 

Album Release Date: October 24, 2025

01. Hello

02. Full Regalia

03. St. Sinner

04. Depression

05. West Korea

06. Cherrywood

07. Azie Morton

08. The Pesticide Song

09. Credit Card

10. Whatever Happened (To My Granddaddy’s Gun)?

11. Happy Mondays

12. Aesthetifuck

Artist: Gus Baldwin & The Sketch

Album: The Sketch

Label: Permanent Teeth Records

Release Date: January 31, 2025

01. Part I

02. Part II

03. Part III

04. Itch 

05. Steady on It

06. Luxury Television 

07. Slacker’s Prom

08. (She’s Gone) Arigato 

09. Beautiful Delilah 

10. What the Freaks Say

11. Sympathy for Sunday

"A feeling of craft that underscores everything they do." -- The Obelisk

"They paint their sandy vistas with lush, yet crisp guitar work and catchy clean vocals against a backdrop of muscular, laid-back drums." -- Toilet Ov Hell

"Across ten lean tracks, the band conjures desert campfire mystique and amplifier hum, and those fuzzed guitars glowing like heat lightning, will have their rhythms cruising like a midnight drive through Joshua Tree. There’s groove, grit, and a storyteller’s sense of pacing: choruses rise like mirages, riffs crunch like gravel under tires." -- Stoner Hive

“A clear-eyed reminder of what heavy rock was built on: driving riffs, unforgettable melodies, and songs that actually stick… It feels less like a nostalgic exercise than a necessary course correction.” — Metal Injection

"Imagine a Queens of the Stone Age 45 played at 33rpm or maybe a less baked Kyuss and you get a pretty good sense of what this bunch are getting up to here." -- Decibel Magazine

"Excelling as true auteurs... This is the sound that made me fall in love with the doom-stoner scene, and it's good to have it back in capable hands... One of my favorite listens of the year so far." -- Doomed and Stoned

Los Angeles quartet Bronco Forte release their debut full length album Lightning Scars today, available on Bandcamp and all DSPs HERE.

Bronco Forte also recently released a beautifully crafted D&D themed video for the lead single "Lightning Scar", produced by Zograscope Studios and featuring actor John Ennis (Better Call Saul, Mr. Show) in a very creative production design. An early preview launched via Metal Injection HERE. The "Lightning Scar" video is now also available to watch & share on YouTube HERE.

Decibel Magazine also launched the premiere of the Zograscope Studios video for "Sixteen Lanes" HERE. (Direct YouTube HERE.)

After so many iterations of heavy, desert-inspired doom rock over past decades, it seems the essence of purely driving riffs, earworm harmonies and strong songwriting that defined a genre has been forsaken. Bronco Forte are a return to the stark blast that made bands like Kyuss, Alice In Chains and Soundgarden legends. 

After years of creative toil and preparation, Los Angeles quartet Bronco Forte is stepping into the spotlight as a fully-formed heavy rock phenomenon, with roots in the classic heavy music of the 1970s, seasoned with a deeply modern sensibility and sonic approach. The songs on their debut full-length album, Lightning Scars, chronicle the uncertain lives of ordinary people in the cities and wildernesses of California and beyond, as the characters they depict strive to maintain their integrity in the face of a rapidly-changing world.

The band’s lyrics balance literary style and kitchen-sink realism. Their riffs are deep and dirty, conjuring up the kinds of swinging grooves that cause involuntary head-nodding. The song structures are clever without being cluttered, and the band’s judicious use of vocal harmonies brings a powerful pop sweetness that cuts like a ray of light through the deep swampy stomp of their songs. It all adds up to a fresh yet familiar take on hard rock for a new era, as they draw inspiration and energy from their musical ancestors while casting aside the weary genre cliches of the past. 

On Lightning Scars, guitarist and vocalist Chris Klepac’s focused songwriting and poignant lyrics meld seamlessly with guitarist Sako Injaian’s (All Hail the Yeti) energetic riffs to create a sonic tapestry that is somehow as catchy as it is heavy. Together, bassist Jen Glomboski (White Forest) and drummer Geoff Summers (Batillus, A Storm of Light) lay down a rhythmic foundation that is as solid and unwavering as the endless expanses of concrete and asphalt that blanket the band’s home of southern California.

Lightning Scars was tracked and mixed by engineer Kevin McCombs (Linkin Park, Story of the Year) at legendary North Hollywood studio The Steakhouse – the same studio where Queens of the Stone Age recorded Era Vulgaris. From there, the band took the audio to heavy rock mastering wizard Nick Townsend (Alice in Chains, Frankie and the Witch Fingers), who cut the resulting album to lacquer on his own personal lathe. Album art from Kevin “fetusK” Bernier (Prosthetic Records, Intronaut) completes the package.

 Lightning Scars is available on LP, CD and download on April 3rd, 2026. Orders are available HERE. 

Artist: Bronco Forte

Album: Lightning Scars

Label: self-released 

Release Date: April 3, 2026

01. Emberwalker

02. Cultist Canyon

03. Goat Church

04. Towers

05. Hellascope

06. Scuffed Up

07. Dust Jacket

08. Lightning Scar

09. Obvious Alias

10. Sixteen Lanes

On the Web:

linktr.ee/broncoforte

instagram.com/broncoforte

broncoforte.com

broncoforte.bandcamp.com

“Packed with bright, jangly guitars and powerful, resounding vocals.” — New Noise 

“Moody ear-candy…Another great record from a local band in our midst proves pain begets the most vivid art.” – SF Bay Guardian / 48 Hills

"A candid exploration of love, regret, and personal growth wrapped in a melody that feels both relatable and raw." -- Static Multimedia

"Poignant, melodic indie rock in the key of mid-90s Matador Records. Fans of Helium and Bettie Serveert alike should check it out." -- Rock and Roll Globe

“Jeremy’s songwriting unfolds like a series of poetic Polaroids, while Erin’s vocals tear through them with emotion…It’s a vulnerable, beautiful mess and we’re all invited in.” — It’s Psychedelic Baby!

“Impactful and powerful blends of pop-punk, post-punk, indie rock, hints of garage, and plenty more, all coated with this sort of pop sensibility and riddled with personality throughout the entire thing.” — Buzzslayers

"If you're a sucker for a huge voice, then you're going to love cranking this." -- Austin Town Hall

San Francisco band 37 Houses share a new single today from their upcoming sophomore album When and How It Happened. The track "Honesty is Everything" is available on Bandcamp and all DSPs HERE.

MAGNET Magazine recently premiered the single "Helium" HERE.

Watch the official video for the original album version of "Jealous Love" on YouTube. Watch/share the video for "It Stays With Me" on YouTube.

37 Houses has always been a journal of lead singer Erin Sydney and guitarist Jeremy Rosenblum’s marriage. Started as a way to process going into lockdown four months after getting married, the music has become a running expression of the love and pain they experience together. When and How it Happened is the next chapter in that story: written over 18 months about the process of learning to be, and not be, polyamorous in a developing marriage. 

The songs were written as the events transpired and they capture the raw emotions of deeply personal moments. Neither person knew how this would end while it was being written. Helium, about a few days spent with a girlfriend, and a few months dealing with the feelings it created, captures that angst and grief. Album opener Shadow Puppets sings an apology, an acknowledgement, and a resignation of hope, while maintaining the fierce undercurrent of unconditional love. Acoustic tracks Unloveable and Love Song contrast each other; one song about the darkest moments, and the other an expression of neverending love to hold onto when things feel overwhelming. This album also represents the first time Erin Sydney composed songs on the album, with Event Horizon and Only a Smile Remains giving voice to her struggle, her pain, and her ability to grow through it all.  

When it came time to record, the band decided it needed to be as raw and urgent as the songwriting. Renting a house in the mountains of Colorado, they set up the band live and recorded all the instrument tracks in just 4 days. The recording captures exactly what happened between the band members in a whirlwind of creative expression. It is a loving tribute to the early days of rock and roll, favoring cranked amps and feel over perfectly placed hits and polished layers. And because 37 Houses is always a product of the house Erin and Jeremy share, the vocals and acoustic tracks were once again recorded in their bedroom. 

This is a record about a discreet moment and how you face it. This is a record capturing a discrete moment in the history of the band. This is When and How it Happened.

When and How It Happened will be available on Limited Edition LP and digital on May 29th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

37 HOUSES LIVE 2026:

05/21 San Francisco, CA - The Eagle (album release party)

Album: When and How It Happened

Label: self-released

Release Date: May 29th, 2026

01. Shadow Puppets

02. Helium

03. Strangers

04. Unoveable

05. Event Horizon

06. Misery

07. Honesty is Everything

08. Eye For an Eye

09. Only a Smile Remains

10. Loss For Words

11. Love Song

12. If You See My Baby

On the Web:

37houses.com

instagram.com/37housesband

37houses.bandcamp.com