Loren's Top 5 Of 2022 So Far

1

Moonraker - The Forest

Honest, downtrodden punk at an uplifting pace. It’s singalong and fun (sounding) while bearing a ton of weight in the lyrics. Simultaneously serious and singalong.

2

Swami John Reis - Ride The Wild Night

Swami Records

Swami John has been riding the wild night for 30-some years at this point and it’s just as wild and energetic as ever. Rock ‘n’ roll as it’s meant to be played.

3

This one took me a few listens to really grab. It has shades of Ergs-style pop-punk, but there’s a lot more going on. After a few listens, I began to hear where the old pop-punk meets the new noise-jam for a perfect middle point.

4

Signals Midwest - Dent

Lauren Records

It’s a record about their wrecked van. But it’s also about way more. Accessible, thoughtful midtempo punk that manages to get all deep without getting annoying at the same time (which is a rare feat).

5

The Anomalys - Glitch

Slovenly Recordings

Glitch is a really good title for this. It’s loud, abrasive rock that pulls from the play book of earlier rock. And with surf elements too.

- Loren

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