Jawbreaker – Unfun

I think that a band’s overall sound can represent something larger than the band itself. Take Jawbreaker, for instance. Although their sound can be described, in a genre- specific sense, as a mix of early pop-punk (in the vein of Alkaline Trio) and alt-noise (in the vein of Sonic Youth) there’s a deeper Read more

Alkaline Trio – Goddamnit

You can truly hear the Danzig-era Misfits influence on this one.  Intentionally sloppy guitars, poor production and brimming with darkened angst; Goddamnit is a shot straight to the face (with a beer chaser of course) with that brilliant mix of Skate and Horror Punk that Alkaline Trio is known for.

The best part of Alkaline, they’ve never changed the core of their sound: dark, brooding, frustrated and most times hungover. Read more

About the Used Record Bin

The "Used Record Bin" is a new feature Big Wheel is introducing as a way to share with the audience at large with all kinds of records that may not be new releases, yet they still have plenty of life. These are records that are great finds that are found in the used bins in record stores all around the globe, records that are found at swap meets, garage sales, etc. If you have a record that you would like to have Big Wheel consider publishing, drop us a line. HERE

Fight Paris – Paradise Found

Ripping pages directly from the Motley Crue handbook and making songs out of them, Fight Paris deliver 10 tracks of self-destructive good times.  My problem with it, however, is the overkill redundancy of it all.  “Ok, I get it.  You party, bang chicks and break things.  Now move on.”  The lone track I’m particularly partial to is "Destroyer", but much like getting completely wasted, it’s only good every now and then. Read more

Crusierweight – Sweet Weaponry

If you’re ever in the mood for one hell of a catchy rock album, this is all for you.  It feels like a pillow fight; you’re beating the hell out of other people, but you’re having fun with it.  With riffs and percussion that keep the boxing match going but the clear female vocal that is so full of positive energy you nearly ignore the fact you might be getting bruised. Read more

The Gutter Twins – Saturnalia

Darkness exists in all of us, just as lightness does (consider the two “evil” and “good” respectively) and there are three types of human beings (read as: musicians) in this world.  The first is a well balanced individual who is aware of both the dark and light side of their personality and is capable of keeping a middle road stance between the two – never choosing a side.  The second wears the darker side like the trendiest clothes for the whole world to see, but is Read more

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