In the tape deck - June 2025
First Day back -
Sure, Ok
First Day Back dropped straight nostalgia with their album ‘Forward’. Vocals reminiscent of an early Algernon and an early emo aesthetic for the heads. The Santa Cruz quintet really killed it with this album.
FFO: Algernon Cadwallader, Capn Jazz, Braid
Ravahil -
Venezuelan rugby
June saw the release of an energetic new split from Peru’s Cataratas en Siberia, Venezuela’s Ravahil and Peru’s Kyori. Ranging from post hardcore and skramz to noodley math rock, all three tracks slap hard.
FFO: Toe, Jyocho, TTNG
Crippling Alcoholism -
Mr. Sentimental
Boston’s Crippling Alcoholism are back with the third single from their upcoming album. Filled with their signature dark vocals and bleak lyricism, Camgirl shows off a catchier side to their melancholic songwriting.
FFO: Chat Pile, The Body, Palehorse
Sport -
Caveat
France’s Sport are back for their first release since 2016’s banger album Slow. In Waves brings back their signature emotional group vocals and catchy riffs along with a tighter production to really help the songs shine.
FFO: Gulfer, Avec Plaisir, Del Paxton
Sorry -
Jive
Jive is the third single on the upcoming album from London’s Sorry. A minimalist melancholic track that is perfect for a slow dance and a big cry. Another banger from a very consistant and eclectic band.
FFO: Black Country New Road, Crumb, Yves Tumor
As A Sketch Pad -
Taste Test
Tokyo’s As A Sketch Pad have released a great new Punk / Emo EP, Pegasus. Noisy and emotional, following in the footsteps of their self titled 2023 release with a little more experimentation.
FFO: Liquid Mike, Carly Cosgrove, Haunt Dog
Warper -
Pull
Colarado grunge shoegazers Warper have put our a banger single, Pull. A catchy tune perfect for turning up to ear bleeding volumes and staring out the car like you’re in the new A24 family drama film.