Trans Am

Best Albums: Godswounds, Killer Be Killed, Emma Ruth Rundle, Trans Am, Le Butcherettes, Yann Tiersen

Godswounds: Death to the Babyboomers Killer Be Killed: s/t Emma Ruth Rundle: Some Heavy Ocean Trans Am: Volume X Le…

Raging solos, Bonham-esque beats, and white-robe canvases in Life Coach’s “Fireball” video

Now a duo with guitarist Phil Manley (Trans Am, The Fucking Champs) and drummer Jon Theodore (ex-The Mars Volta), Life…

Review: The Invisible’s Rispah

London pop-rock trio The Invisible’s Rispah is more than a send-off for guitarist/singer Dave Okumu’s deceased mother; it's a work…

French Miami: Self-Reliant Post-Punk from the Bay

Bay Area post-punk trio French Miami is focused on the integrity of its art. Its DIY reputation and self-described "dynamics…

Q&A: Seven That Spells

Seven That Spells: Future Retro Spasm (Beta-Lactam Ring, 5/20/10) Seven That Spells: "Olympos" [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Seven_That_Spells_Olympos.mp3|titles=Seven That Spells: "Olympos"] Croatian space-rock outfit…

Video Premiere: Phil Manley’s “Make Good Choices”

This week's video premiere features slowly scrolling script, crashing waves, and a sunset -- all scored to the raucous sound…

100 Unheralded Albums from 2010

Among the thousands of under-appreciated or under-publicized albums that were released in 2010, hundreds became our favorites and were presented…

Trans Am: Continents Apart, Synth-Rock Vets Hit Zenith with Scrapped Horror Score

Trans Am has explored all decades of rock, funk, and dance while continuously searching for new and interesting sounds. But…

Invisible: Overlooked Albums and Unseen Artists — in stores now!

Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order a copy here. And while you're at it, subscribe to…

Russian Circles: Embracing a New Sound on Second Album

Russian Circles discusses Chicago's influence on their music as they experiment across several genres and collaborate with the likes of…