Faster and Louder

Punk and rock n' roll reviews from Lord Rutledge and friends

Monday, June 01, 2026

Hoaxxers - Hard Luck

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While most people would consider it an EP, Hard Luck by Austin-based pop-punk standouts Hoaxxers could easily qualify as an album. Out on M...

Nazi Tampons - Moon Invasion

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As a great-grandchild of Slovakian immigrants, I'm always pleased to encounter bands from the mother country. While the band name Nazi T...
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Hayley and the Crushers - "Cringeworthy"

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Did I really get out of bed at 5:00 am just so I could listen to the new Hayley and the Crushers' single and perhaps write a little some...
Monday, May 25, 2026

Gene Champagne - "Gimme Ammunition"/ "She's An Atom Bomb"

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Back with his first new solo tracks in a couple years, Gene Champagne hits the mark with a new digital single (arriving in advance of a viny...
Sunday, May 24, 2026

Bart and the Brats - Pushin' Your Luck

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A good, old-fashioned best-of compilation album is something you rarely see in the indie music world. But that's exactly what we have he...

High On Stress - Still Here

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Back with its first full-length album since 2020, long-running Minneapolis alt-rock outfit High On Stress delivers an absolute winner on the...

MK Ultras - self-titled

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Alright! Here we go! When it comes to straight-up killer punk rock that rips hard and fast, MK Ultras are one of the best new bands represen...
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Former head honcho at Now Wave Magazine, still writing about '77 style punk, power pop, garage/trash, and straight-up rock n' roll. I generally do not ask for review submissions. If you have something you'd like me to hear, please send digital submissions only. Due to life demands, I will be scaling the blog back to just a few reviews a month. I apologize in advance for being unable to review most of the submissions that are sent my way.
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