In the tape deck - May 2025
Amoeba arena -
person, place, thing
Just in time for summer Boise, Idaho band Amoeba Arena have dropped a super fun midwest emo track, Person, Place, Thing. Perfect for scratching that noodley guitar itch, we can only hope this is a teaser to an upcoming album
FFO: Macseal, Ben Quad, Origami Angel
La Dispute -
No One was driving the car
La Dispute are back for their… 7th album? Wild. Since their 2019 album Panorama they’ve shifted slightly once again showing off their heavier side, adding in more percussive elements but still maintaining Jordan Dreyer’s iconic poetic vocals. We can’t wait to hear the rest of the album ‘No One Was Driving The Car’ in September.
FFO: Touche Amore, State faults, boneflower
Kerosene Heights -
Waste My Time
In the same sphere, emo punk outfit Kerosene heights have dropped a new single, Waste My time. A continuation of form following their 2023 debut album and cheeky EP last year.
We were lucky enough to catch them during their last New York show with Ogbert the nerd. A highly recommended live performance.
FFO: carly cosgrove, Avec Plaisir, Excuse me who are you?
Kill The Process -
Fear of Feeling
Houstons Kill the process have put out a nostalgia filled 6 song EP perfect for fans of the golden age of scream and post hardcore. I wish you’d listen was a highlight with its Seeyouspacecowboy esque emotional screams.
FFO: SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY, for your health, terry green
Gorgeous bully -
Waiting
Gorgeous Bully, a bedroom softcore project from Manchester has put out a lovely track Waiting last month, the first since their 2022 album am I really going to die here.
Fans of Duster, Fog Lake and Alex G will love to mope around the house with this in their headphones.
FFO: Alex G, Fog Lake, duster
Vincent Ford -
Langue SalEe
Local boy Vincent Ford has released his first solo single, Langue salée under his own name. The Gulfer (RIP) vocalist/guitarist has carried over some familiar elements with a splash of experimentation on this electronic inspired track. Another banger just in time for summer.
Check out his other projects Looney and Stevenson and grab a tape or 5.
FFO: gulfer, Hey ILY, 100 gecs
Artificial Grass -
Home is Where
Hunting Season see’s Florida’s Home Is Where hone in on their unique mix of post-hardcore, emo and folk. An eclectic release that shows them experimenting more and pushing the boundaries on what the band is capable of.