Jokers Wild

 

Artist:  Jokers Wild

Origin:  Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Psychedelic Rock, Underground Rock

Original line-up:

Lonnie Knight:  Lead Vocals, Guitars

Denny Johnson:  Bass, Vocals

Pete Huber:  Drums, Vocals

Jokers Wild were an American Rock Band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in the mid-1960s as a Power Trio composed of Lonnie Knight (Lead Vocals, Guitars), Denny Johnson (Bass, Vocals), and Pete Huber (Drums, Vocals).  They played fro Heavy Underground Rock Sound, Fuzz Guitars, Speedy Drums and Complex, Acid-Tinged Arrangements.

Title:  Step Outside Your Mind (2024)

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Psychedelic Rock, Underground Rock

Label:  Sun\\azed Music

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  All I See Is You (2:36)

 2.  Tomorrow (2:51)

 3.  Echo (2:21)

 4.  Stranger (3:07)

 5.  Witch (3:04)

 6.  The Grass Is Greener (4:10)

 7.  That Man's Not You (Step Outside Your Mind) (3:12)

 8.  Because I'm Free (2:44)

 9.  Good Time (3:57)

10. Hard Road (2:47)

11. I See You (4:19)

12. Peace Man (2:16)

13. Sunshine (2:15)

14. American Dream (2:17)

15. Dissatisfied (6:38)

16. River (4:54)

17. I'm On My Way )3:56)

18. Have You Ever Loved Somebody (3:14)

19. I Just Can't Explain It (2:09)

20. Copper Penny (2:22)

21. Park Music (6:02)

Personnel:

Lonnie Knight:  Lead Vocals, Guitars

Denny Johnson:  Bass, Vocals

Pete Huber:  Drums, Vocals

Step Outside Your Mind is an anthology album by Jokers Wild, released on April 5, 2024 by Sundazed Music.  Excellent Band Great Music.  For Music Collectors.

Mimi Roman

 

Artist:  Mimi Roman

Born:  April 20, 1934. Bronx, New York, USA

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Mimi Roman was an American Country Singer from Bronx, New York, who gained notoriety in the 1950s as The First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls, regularly performing at the Grand Ole Opry and recording for Decca Records.  Despite touring with legends like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, she never achieved mainstream chart success.  She also recorded Pop material under the name. Kitty Ford, wile she never released an album under either name during her active career, her recorded work, as Mimi Roman, and Pussycat as Kitty Ford.  She became one of the early pioneers of Rockabilly.

Title:  First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls (2022)

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1. Introducing Mimi (1:37)

 2.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (2:23)

 3.  Announcing The Winter (1:36)

 4.  Honky Tonk Blues (1:48)

 5.  Hank Williams Medley (1:56)

 6.  Never Roam (2:21)

 7.  I'm The One Who Loves You (4:10)

 8.  I'm Lookin' For Some Lovin' (1:44)

 9.  Comes From Brooklyn (0:15)

Side B:

 1.  Wrap It Up And Save It WIntro And Outro (2:42)

 2.  Route 66 (2:27

 3.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (3:04)

 4.  My Tears Are Beginning To Show (2:45)

 5.  Rocky Road Blues (2:31)

 6.  The Wind Up (2:03)

 7.  Gotta Have My Baby Back (3:18)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  You Win Again (2:43)

 2.  Born In East Virginia (1:52)

 3.  Four Fool Deep In Tear Drops (2:09)

 4.  Rose Colored Glasses (2:46)

 5.  He's My Marathon am (2:34)

 6.  Twenty-One (2:18)

 7.  You Mean All The World To Me (2:25)

 8.  I'm Not A Child Any More (1:40)

Side D:

 1.  Folsom Prison Blues (2:12)

 2.  I Gotta Know (1:38)

 3.  Dark Is The Night (1:34)

 4.  Seasons Of My Heart (2:21)

 5.  What Am I Worth (0:55)

 6.  Dix-A-Billy (2:00)

 7.  You're The One (3:11)

 8.  Isle Of Golden Dreams (3:21)

 9.  The Way The Wind Blues (2:02)

10. Fire In My Soul (1:36)

First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls is the compilation album by Mimi Roman, released onFirst Of The Brooklyn CowgirlsAugust 26, 2022 by Sundazed Music, in 2-LP Vinyl Set, features previously unreleased, Demos, Rare Studio and Television Transcriptions from 1950s and 1960s.

David Bazan

 

Artist:  David Bazan

Birth Name:  David Shannon, Bazan

Born:  January 22, 1976

Origin:  Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Drums, Percussion

David Bazan is an American Indie Rock Singer, Songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Edmonds, Washington.  He is the lead singer and creative force behind the band Pedro The Lion and was the lead singer of Headphones.  In early 2006, he began performing and recording under his own name.  In 2017 he returned to playing under The Pedro The Lion name.

Title:  Strange Negotiations (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Label:  Barsuk Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Wolves At The Door (3:36)

 2.  Level With Yourself (3:16)

 3.  Future Past (4:43)

 4.  People (4:41)

 5.  Virginia (4:30)

 

Side B:

 6.  Eating Paper (4:06)

 7.  Messes (2:50)

 8.  Don't Change (3:27)

 9.  Strange Negotiations (6:10)

10. Won't Let Go (3:15)

Personnel:

David Bazan:  Bass, Vocal Harmoney

Jared McSharry:  Guitar Feedback

Andy Fitts:  Bass, Vocal Harmony

Alex Westcoat:  Drums

Yuuki Matthews:  Drums (Snare), Guitar

Strange Negotiations is the second studio album by David Bazan, originally released on May 24, 2011 by Barsuk Records, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Barsuk Records.  Limited Edition 15th Anniversary Aqua Blue Vinyl.

 

AFI

 

Artist:  AFI

Origin:  Ukiah, California, USA

Genre:  Punk Rock, Gothic Rock, Horro Punk, Post-Hardcore, EMO, Hardcore Punk, Punk Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Davey Havok:  Lead Vocals

Mark Stopholese:  Guitars Backing Vocals

Vic Chalker:  Bass

Adam Carson:  Drums, Percussion, Backing  Vocals

AFI is an American Punk Rock Band from Ukiah, California, formed in 1991 by Davey Havok (Lead Vocals) Adam Carson (Drums), along with Mark Stopholese (Guitars), and Vic Chalker (Bass).  Their seventh album, Decemberundergroup (2006), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and the single "Miss Murder", which topped the Hot Modern Rock Tracks Chart reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared in the video game Guitar Hero III:  Legends Of Rock.  The album was certified Patinum by the RIAA in 2013.

Title:  DECEMBERUNDERGROUND (2026)

Genre:  Punk Rock, Gothic Rock, Horro Punk, Post-Hardcore, EMO, Hardcore Punk, Punk Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Interscope

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Prelude 12/21 (1:34)

 2.  Kill Caustic (2:39)

 3.  Miss Murder (3:26)

 4.  Summer Shudder (3:06)

 5.  The Interview (4:16)

 6.  Love Like Winter (2:45)

 7.  Affliction (5:28)

Side B:

 1.  The Missing Frame (4:40)

 2.  Kiss And Control (4:18)

 3.  The Killing Lights (4:04)

 4.  37 min (3:55)

 5.  Endlessly, She Said (4:26)

Personnel:

Davey Havok:  Lead Vocals

Jade Puget:  Guitars, Programming, Keyboards, Lead Vocals on Track A5

Hunter Burgan:  Bass,  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Adam Carson:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Ronan Harris:  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Dave McCracken:  Additional Programming, Keyboards

Nick 13:  Additional Background Vocals

Dan Under:  Additional Background Vocals

Ralph Saenz:  Additional Background Vocals

Jacquelyn Simley:  Additional Background Vocals

Nikishia Grier:  Additional Background Vocals

Ryan Wilson:  Additional Background Vocals

Wedge:  Additional Background Vocals

Jerry Finn:  Additional Background Vocals

Joe McGrath:  Additional Background Vocals

"Precious"  Steve Cunningham:  Additional Background Vocals

Ryan J. Downey:  Additional Background Vocals

Jeff Sagud:  Additional Background Vocals

Gavin Rattmann:  Additional Background Vocals

Luke Wood:  Additional Background Vocals

The Despair Faction:  Additional Background Vocals

DECEMBERUNDERGROUND is the seventh studio album by AFI, originally released June 6, 2006 by Interscope Records, remastered and reissued on June 19, 2026 by Interscope Records.   Celebrating 20th Anniversary, features all 12 tracks, Great Album.

Jayler

 

Artist:  Jayler

Origin:  West Midlands, UK

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock

Original line-up:

James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums

Jayler is a fast-rising four-piece Classic Rock Band from the West Midlands, formed in early 2022 by James Bartholomew (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Tyler Arrowsmith (Guitar), Ricky Hodgkiss (Bass, Keyboards), and Ed Evans (Drums).  Known for channeling the spirit and swagger of 1970s Hard Rock Traditions, they frequent comparisons to legends like Led Zeppelin and Greta Van Fleet.

Title:  Voices Unheard (2026) 

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock

Label:  Silver Lining Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Intro (0:33)

 2.  Down Below (3:45)

 3.  Riverboat Queen (3:14)

 4.  Need Your Love (3:20)

 5.  The Getaway (4:41)

 6.  Bittersweet (5:21)

Side B:

 1.  Hate To See It End (4:31)

 2.  Over The Mountain (4:10)

 3.  Alectrona (4:18)

 4.  Lovemaker (3:55)

 5.  The Rinsk (5:46)

Personnel:

James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums

Voices Unheard is the debut album by Jayler, released on May 29, 2026 by Silver Lining Music.  Excellent Album, For Fans of Led Zeppelin.  Highly Recommended!.

Jane Remover

 

Artist:  Jane Remover

Born:  September 26, 2003.  Newark, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Left-Field Pop, Bedroom Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative Rock, Alternative Pop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Digicore, Hyperpop, Rage, Experimental Hip-Hop, EMO, EDM, Shoegaze, Progressive Pop, Post Rock, Pop Punk

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Instruments:  Vocals

Jane Remover is an American Rapper, Producer, Singer, Songwriter from Newark, New Jersey, who is widely recognized as a pioneer of the Digicore and Hyperpop internet music scenes.

Title:  Census Designated (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Left-Field Pop, Bedroom Pop, Indie Electronic, Alternative Rock, Alternative Pop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Digicore, Hyperpop, Rage, Experimental Hip-Hop, EMO, EDM, Shoegaze, Progressive Pop, Post Rock, Pop Punk

Label:  DeadAir

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  Cage Girl/Camgirl (5:43)

 2.  Lips (5:11)

 3.  Fling (4: 54)

 4.  Holding A Leech (4:36)

 5.  Backseat Girl (6:00)

 6.  Idling Somewhere (7:23)

 7.  Always Have Always Will (6:30)

 8.  Census Designated (6:01)

 9.  Video (8:42)

10. Contingency Song (Album Version) (6:26)

Personnel:

Jane Remover:  Songwriting , Production

Douglas Dulgarian:  Additional Guitar, Bass on Tracks:  2-7 , 9

Kale Itkonen:  Additional Synths on Track 6

Technical:

Kayla Reagan:  Mixing on Tracks:  1-9

Jane Remover:  Mixing on Track 10

Hector Vega:  Mastering

Moa:  Vinyl Mastering

Census Designated is the second studio album by Jane Remover, originally released on October 20, by DeadAir, remastered and reissued on May 29, 2026 by DeadAir.  It is a concept album, combination between My Bloody Valentine and Fatal Attraction.