Tabula Rasa “The Role of Smith” (A-F Records) It’s a rocked out indie band unconsciously taking steps not to be. Every time I think “indie rock” while listening to Tabula Rasa, they spice it up with some kind of rock…
New Mexican Disaster Squad “Self-Titled” (A-F Records) So are these guys from the state of New Mexico or are they a new Mexican Disaster Squad? What do disaster squads do? I realize the obvious definition: squads that cause disasters. But,…
Thought Riot “Sketches of Undying Will” (A-F Records) There are a lot of political punk bands doing their thing these days and that’s just fine with me. Now is a great time to be into politics since we’ve got a…
The Code / Whatever it Takes “Split” (A-F Records) The Code and Whatever it Takes tear their way through this little six-tracker without so much as a pause for breath. From the opening chords of “In Hope” to its final,…