https://goodjunkierecords.bandcamp.com/album/cease-all-control-grit-red-split Cease All Control/Grit - Red Split CDr (Goodjunkie Records) We all know Texas brings that aggressive metal-infused hardcore we all know and love. Cease All Control and Grit continue that tradition bringing us 6 tracks that will have you either singing along or in the pit instantly. Starting with Cease All Control, these folks are a little more metal tinged when compared to Grit. It sounds like they’ve been including a little death metal or metalcore in their diet, which I appreciate whole heartedly. Now Grit also has that heavy sound but have a more chaotic or frantic vibe to them with their vocal approach. The vocalist is pissed and makes me want to scream along with them. Overall, I think this is a solid split release for these up incoming bands. Go show both bands some support and show Goodjunkie Records some love too! 

https://roklokrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tudo-posso Orua - Tudo Posso 7" (Rok Lok Records) Orua hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offering us this 4-track tape machine recorded slab of wax that’s exactly what music needs right now. When the needle hits the groove, the door into the Orua universe opens. Once inside you’ll receive a heavy dose of lo-fi atmosphere that’s present in the 4 songs so graciously given to us. Now each song offers something unique, but all are under an indie/free jazz/psych umbrella, all crafted perfectly. All addicting to the point you’re flipping the 7” from A side to B side continuously. That’s when you know a release is a good one. Give it a chance and show some support!

https://roklokrecords.bandcamp.com/album/we-cant-be-magic World's Fair - We Can't Be Magic 12" (Rok Lok Records) World’s Fair needs no introduction if you’re a follower of legendary Rok Lok Records, but if you’re just discovering them, the group is stationed in Long Island, NY. We Can’t Be Magic is their sophomore album and boy, is it a refreshing release for the entire DIY/indie genre. The album has a certain uplifting energy to it that makes you want to go along for the ride. That ride includes a melting pot of influences from various genres. To these ears, I hear a little bit of shoegaze, noise rock, some good ol’ fashion 90’s indie, etc. You just have to listen for yourself. Because of that, I think this album is brilliant because it’s not pigeonholing itself into one sound or genre/sub-genre. Go support this band and beg them for that 3 rd album because you know it’s going to be great!