exclaim.ca/music/article/civ… Alongside announcing their 3rd studio album Chrome Dipped (out May 30) Aussie punks CIVIC have mapped out tour plans for much of the year — including a North American leg that will bring them to Canada. @exclaimdotca @musicbyCIVIC

northerntransmissions.com/pa… ...inspired by synth-pop weirdos like William Onyeabor & Yellow Magic Orchestra to Basic Channel’s amniotic dub techno — into a sound that, while still anchored in dub reggae’s walls of sound, is undeniably Pachyman’s own. @therealpachyman @northerntrans

pastemagazine.com/music/patt… The Drive-By Truckers co-founder tries something different on his fourth solo album, and the result is an expansive but subtle collection of songs. @pattersonhood @PasteMagazine

ifitbeyourwill.ca/2025/02/if… - Niko Kapetan of Friko joins us to kick off our fifth season, sharing an incredible journey from the inception of his musical passion to his current creative explorations. @frikoo4u #IfItBeYourWill

northerntransmissions.com/ch… Following tours with Royel Otis, Mind’s Eye, and Water From Your Eyes last year, and stints in Japan and China, Friko capped off 2024 by selling out a special hometown show at Thalia Hall in Chicago, where this live performance of “Chemical” was captured.

popfantasma.com.br/ouvimos-t… "Echoes of the Velvet Underground, The Sundays, The Smiths and chamber pop, mixing it all with gypsy and Hispanic rhythms on  Into equilibrium. An EP that feels like its own little universe." @popfantasma_ @thehausplants

audiofuzz.com/reviews/the-ha… Meet The Hausplants—a powerhouse indie post-punk trio from Vancouver...With roots stretching from Iran, Mongolia & Minnesota, their music is a collision of cultures, energy & fearless experimentation. @AudioFuzz @thehausplants

cairoscene.com/Noise/Felukah… Ash’s signature transportive fusion of traditional instrumentals and electronics flows dreamily with Felukah’s pop sensibilities and laid-back delivery of poignant lyrics in both Arabic and English

americana-uk.com/trinelise-v… ‘A Songwriter’s Odyssey’  shows how to go about achieving that elusive balance of self esteem, worth, resilience and humility. And with very fine music too. #AmericanaUK #TrineliseVaering

Equator bring home the result in an unexpected but absolutely convincing way. Hooligan yes, but with style to spare! saladdaysmag.com/equator-hoo… @fortunestellarr #Equator @SaladDaysmag

uproxx.com/indie/my-morning-… My Morning Jacket Announce The New Album ‘Is’ With The Lush Single ‘Time Waited’ @mymorningjacket @UPROXX

“Since its release last year, the Chicago indie-rock duo’s debut album has become a sleeper hit that’s taken the band around the world and built community from Illinois to China.” @NME @frikoo4u

Atwood Magazine Presents Mistletones: 2024’s Best New Holiday Songs - including @maddieoldsmusic #ChristmasEveryday atwoodmagazine.com/xmas2402-…

Well, looky here...congrats to @frikoo4u for an EXCEPTIONAL year!