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American Pancake shares their thoughts on “The sparkling, nimble intricacies of ‘Continent’ by Oakland’s queer fronted, twee, indie rockers Super Cassette… as gorgeous as it is emotionally impactful.”

[Super Cassette’s new album Continue? (out Dec. 1) poses the question, “is life worth living?,” through the lens of electro indie-rock at its most danceable and celebratory. Primary songwriter Max Gerlock (they/them) employs the tried-and-true tactic of juxtaposing joyous pop arrangements against dark lyrics, tackling difficult subjects.

Continue? opens with its title track, a guitar driven anthem with arcade-game synthesizers, asking whether modern life as an artist is even worth living. Its grandiose chorus contrasts with lyrics about triumphing over anxiety disorders and suicidal ideations. It’s ultimately a song about not just surviving, but making the conscious decision to thrive.

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48hills reviews the new record from The Helltones, noting its “wide variety of influences: rockabilly, mellow sunset blues, and jazzy tones matched up with a pluck of country twang, with spectral punk AF moments scattered in between.”

The new album Medusa comes from Oakland’s surf-soul rock and roll six-piece, The Helltones, who skip, hop, mix, and arrange wiry textures into a hearth, similar to the beloved Detroit Cobras. That’s why it hits familiar. Medusa takes you through a wide range of influences: rockabilly, mellow sunset blues, and jazzy tones matched up with a pluck of country twang, with spectral punk AF moments scattered in between. Boy howdy! The Helltones don’t just tackle it, they conquer the quagmire of psychedelic surf, soulful Americana, and retro rhythm and blues—or as I like to say, they time-trip because they actually have the acuity to execute it.

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East Bay Express interviews Max Gerlock of Super Cassette calling their music “upbeat, with ambient touches, creating an expansive sonic space… Gerlock addresses alienation, capitalism, aging, and the meaning and meaninglessness of life.”

The album’s music is upbeat, with ambient touches creating an expansive sonic space. Lyrically, Gerlock addresses alienation, capitalism, aging, and the meaning and meaninglessness of life. “As I was writing, I was thinking about suicide a lot,” Gerlock said. “It never got to the point that I was worried I might actually do it, but it made its way into the songs.”

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B-Side Guys shares the new single from Old Heavy Hands, “The Flood,” noting its “gripping narrative that melds Americana with alt-country, echoing the soulful essence of acts like Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell.”

“The Flood,” a standout track from Old Heavy Hands’ upcoming album “Small Fires,” is a gripping narrative that melds Americana with alt-country, echoing the soulful essence of acts like Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell. Hailing from Greensboro, NC, the band brings to life their y’allternative sound in a song that captures the essence of resilience and rebirth. Produced by Danny Fonorow and engineered by the legendary Mitch Easter, “The Flood” is a testament to the band’s journey through life’s tumultuous waters, from surviving cancer and overcoming addiction to building families and sharing stages with renowned artists.

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Rolling Stone France includes Old Heavy Hands’ new single, “The Flood,” on Playlist of the Week, calling it a “terribly riffy new rock ‘n’ roll single, complete with powerful and relevant horns.”

Discover “The Flood”, Old Heavy Hands’ terribly riffy new rock ‘n’ roll single, complete with powerful and relevant horns. To hear more compositions of this caliber, supported by the warm voice of Nathan James Hall, see you on January 19, 2024 for the release of the album Small Fires.

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Power Popaholic reviews Super Cassette’s debut LP, Continue?, noting its “strong guitar riffs and commanding rhythm… a knack for both melodic and dramatic moments.”

Max and Nick Gerlock, two siblings who have a knack for both melodic and dramatic moments, are the leaders of this Oakland, California-based band. Max’s strong vocals are very reminiscent of Stanton Marriott (Skeleton Staff). Their powerful debut track, “Continue?” draws connections between the arcade gaming world and overcoming crippling anxiety. “Path through the Past” is a dance-pop pastiche with an infectious chorus, but my favorite here is the brilliant “9 to 5” with its strong guitar riffs and commanding rhythm.

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