Tag Free Music

Olive and the Pitz — Landlocked

Olive and the Pitz have taken suburban ennui to a whole new level of charm. “East Bumblefuck” almost makes me wish I had grown up in the suburbs just so I could relate to this song. (Un)fortunately, I’ll have to…

Jesus and His Judgmental Father — Kings and Queens

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh. Why is this band so good? I know that that’s the hard-hitting music writing you come to this site for but that’s pretty much where I’m at with Jesus and His Judgmental Father, who learned about from queer punk…

Jake McKelvie — The Rhinestone Busboy

Man, I thought my relationship history was dysfunctional. But compared to McKelvie’s L Word-worthy messes, mine are just Sweet Valley. McKelvie’s got an aloof self-deprecation that makes these painfully awkward and tense standoffs a little more bearable to listen to.…