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METZ's Alex Edkins tells us about his favorite albums of 2020

METZ released their fourth album ‘Atlas Vending‘ this year via Sub Pop.

Indie Basement (9/25): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in the Basement: reviews of new albums from Róisín Murphy, A Certain Ratio, Wax Chattels, Hen Ogledd (Richard Dawson), Profligate, and Mint Field.

Today's Livestreams (The Who, My Morning Jacket, Sleaford Mods, more)

plus Robert Plant, Hamilton Leithauser, a Neil Pert tribute, virtual Rolling Loud, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.

28 New Songs Out Today

Listen to new songs by Bully, Moor Mother & billy woods, Boldy James/Cool Kids, Neurosis’ Steve Von Till, Kath Bloom, Travis, Wax Chattels, Mattiel (Beastie Boys cover), Young Knives, !!!, Silversun Pickups, and more.

tours announced: Kevin Gates, Lil Pump, 6LACK/Tierra Whack, ETID/Turnstile, more

Turnstile, Angel Du$t, and Vein opening Every Time I Die tour, plus new Gang Gang Dance dates (one with Interpol), Four Fists (aka P.O.S & Astronautalis), Lindsey Buckingham, Sunflower Bean, Mountain Man, Captured Tracks 10th Anniversary Tour and more news.

New Zealand's Wax Chattels released debut LP (watch "It" video), touring

New Zealand trio Wax Chattels make what they call “guitarless guitar music.” Using bass, drums and keyboards there is an undeniable pummeling rock vibe on their debut album which was recently released via venerable kiwi indie label Flying Nun/Captured Tracks.