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Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Karina speak with Andrew Pescara of the anarcho-punk band, Gottlieb. Their debut album, The Far Fallen Fruit, was recently released on Quiet Panic Records. Gottlieb has some upcoming tour dates; check them out below. 

May 23 – May 24 – 924 Gilman – Punk in the Bay – Berkeley, CA

June 11 – Central Arts Market – Phoenix, AZ

June 12 – 441 N Avenue – Grand Junction, CO (6 PM show)

June 12  – Unit 5 – Boulder, CO (11 PM show)

June 13 – Duffy’s Tavern – Lincoln, NE

June 16 – Reggies Music Joint – Chicago, IL

June 17 – Reware Vintage – Detroit, MI

June 18 – The RunOff – Kalamazoo, MI

June 19 – Shred Shed – PIttsburgh, PA w/ Lower Class Brats

June 20 – Sleepwalk – New York City, NY

June 23 – Quarry House Tavern – Silver Spring, MD

June 23 – 155 Moore St. – Bristol, VA

June 25 – The Milestone Club – Charlotte, NC

June 25 – Culture Shock – Atlanta, GA

June 26 – Vino’s – Little Rock, AR

June 27 – Grand Royale – Oklahoma City, OK

June 28 – Ren’s Den – Albuquerque, NM

July 1 – Unitarian Universalist Congregation – Las Vegas, NV

Andrew Pescara’s Four Records:

0-10: Ozzy Osbourne – Black Rain

Teenage: Cage The Elephant – Thank You Happy Birthday

Twenties: Crass – Best Before 1984

Recent Record: Ceremony – Rohnert Park

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Opening song: Rad Skulls – Loud as Shit

Closing song: Lucas Perea – Underneath Ashes

Chicago blues artist Denise La Grassa is set to release her new album A Crossroads Communion on June 5, and Blues Rock Review is exclusively premiering the video for the album’s opening track, “Big Bad Dream.”

Driven by gritty guitar work, moody atmosphere, and a message rooted in the current state of the world, “Big Bad Dream” blends traditional blues influences with a modern edge. The track also sets the tone for the themes explored throughout A Crossroads Communion, an album that reflects on division, darkness, faith, and humanity’s struggle to find connection in turbulent times.

“I wrote this song after waking from a literally ‘Big Bad Dream.’ I feel I have an obligation to shine a beacon of light on the state of our world, and music is my megaphone,” says La Grassa.

The video captures both the tension and surrealism of the song, drawing inspiration from La Grassa’s experiences growing up in Chicago while also leaning into the dreamlike imagery behind the track.

“The video was partially inspired by my experiences on streets and alleyways of my hometown Chicago. I also wanted it to reflect the surrealness of my dream, and the fractured world we currently inhabit,” she says.

La Grassa also took a hands-on role behind the scenes of the video’s production.

“I produced the video, which was edited by Freddy Meyer.”

On A Crossroads Communion, La Grassa channels the spirit of classic blues artists while carving out her own identity. Influenced by names like Howlin’ Wolf, R. L. Burnside, Albert King, and Memphis Minnie, the album balances reverence for tradition with a modern approach.

“Classic blues has always resonated with me, it’s where my musical journey began when I moved to Chicago at age 20,” she adds. “And you’ll still hear classic blues at our shows. But I have my own voice and journey, and the songs coming out of me lately have been true to the blues that howls within me. I’m fortunate to work with talented musicians who feel the same as I do.”

Across the album’s nine tracks, La Grassa explores themes of social unrest, personal struggle, spirituality, and hope. Rather than dwelling entirely in darkness, the songs aim to encourage listeners to seek compassion, community, and light in uncertain times.

Watch the exclusive premiere of Denise La Grassa’s “Big Bad Dream” below.

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Beartooth, Arch Enemy and Smashing Pumpkins lead the new tour announcements made over the previous week. Continue reading…

Following the critically acclaimed release of their 2025 album ‘Slay The Dragon‘, Los Angeles rockers Blacklist Union return with an explosive new single, a bold reimagining of the Johnny Cash and June Carter classic ‘Jackson’.Featuring a powerhouse guest appearance from former Vixen and Femme Fatale vocalist Lorraine Lewis alongside Blacklist Union frontman Tony West, the […]

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Get Tarja’s upcoming album Frisson Noir, a signed ‘Frisson Noir Philosophy’ sheet and an art print with Prog’s great new bundle. Pre-order yours here…

Punk rock legends NOFX have announced the release of 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up: Soundtrack + Score, the official soundtrack and original score companion to the band’s acclaimed documentary film 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up, arriving everywhere on August 28, 2026. The expansive double LP release accompanies the documentary currently screening in theatres in the U.S and celebrates four […]

Sleeping With Sirens have given us another taste of their latest album ‘An Ending In Itself’, and it’s a deliciously heavy one.

With the band’s eighth studio album set to arrive on June 12 via Rise Records, the five-piece have unleashed ‘Paralyzed’, and it’s quite possibly the heaviest track they’ve ever penned.

It follows the release of the album’s title track, and the blisteringly nostalgic ‘Forever/Always’, so basically – this album is all killer no filler.

Speaking on ‘Paralyzed’, frontman Kellin Quinn has shared:

“Paralyzed’ is one of the heaviest songs on the new record. We had a blast making it and really leaned into the bands that shaped and inspired us growing up – artists like Thrice, The Used, and Haste The Day. It’s aggressive, emotional, and captures a side of us we’ve always loved exploring.”

Take a listen below.

Rock Sound recently caught up with Kellin for our Album Story series, where we spoke all about the story of ‘An Ending In Itself’.

On his headspace going into this era of the band, he told us:

“You can approach life in a couple different ways. You can either live in that darkness and stay with that outlook, or you can pivot and find a different outlook on life. For me, it makes a lot more sense to see things from a positive perspective.”

Read our full Album stroy feature on ‘An Ending In Itself’ here.

And check out the album’s artwork and tracklisting below:

An Ending In Itself

Forever/Always

God In My Head

Need You Here

Left On Repeat

House Of Matches

Waiting For You

Paralyzed

Process

PTSD

Looking Back At Me

Storm Clouds

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Canberra alternative heavyweights Hands Like Houses have released their new EP Lótus, available everywhere now via Civilians. The release follows their recent Australian headline run, The Lótus Tour, which saw the band return to stages nationwide for a string of performances that launched some of their new tunes live for the first time, supported by post-hardcore mainstays, Dream On Dreamer. With that homecoming […]

Posted on May 22nd 2026, 12:15p.m.

ERRA & Currents have announced that their co-headline tour will be coming to the UK and Europe for a run of shows.

Taking place throughout November, the bands will be joined by Caskets and AVIANA, which means we’re in for an absolute treat.

Prepare yourselves for a bit of this.

Before some of this.

And then a whole load of this.

And a generous serving of this.

Here are all the dates you need to know.

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