Snappstare
@snappstare.bsky.social
A human with a penchant for writing about and sharing indie music (and art, theatre, puppetry, photography and poetry). Also a nemophilist.
God Made the Highway, @lawnband.bsky.social Lawn made a great album, and I tried to reciprocate with a good review if you're curious to see my thoughts... post-trash.com/news/2026/1/...
Lawn - “God Made the Highway” | Album Review — POST-TRASH
Lawn returns with their third LP— God Made the Highway —their best since 2020's Johnny and their first on Exploding In Sound Records. The band eclectically pivots between nostalgic jangle-pop and mo...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
God Made the Highway, @lawnband.bsky.social Lawn made a great album, and I tried to reciprocate with a good review if you're curious to see my thoughts... post-trash.com/news/2026/1/...
Arbor Labor Union // Out to Pasture
2026 Sophomore Lounge, 7 songs in 23 minutes, bookended by instrumentals
I'd say "for fans of Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Rose City Band, & other country-psych-rock weirdos, who like a little experimentation" arborlaborunion.bandcamp.com/album/out-to...
2026 Sophomore Lounge, 7 songs in 23 minutes, bookended by instrumentals
I'd say "for fans of Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Rose City Band, & other country-psych-rock weirdos, who like a little experimentation" arborlaborunion.bandcamp.com/album/out-to...
January 13, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Arbor Labor Union // Out to Pasture
2026 Sophomore Lounge, 7 songs in 23 minutes, bookended by instrumentals
I'd say "for fans of Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Rose City Band, & other country-psych-rock weirdos, who like a little experimentation" arborlaborunion.bandcamp.com/album/out-to...
2026 Sophomore Lounge, 7 songs in 23 minutes, bookended by instrumentals
I'd say "for fans of Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Rose City Band, & other country-psych-rock weirdos, who like a little experimentation" arborlaborunion.bandcamp.com/album/out-to...
Another top debut from 1993 #5DebutAlbums9094
Belly // Star
Saw them live at least twice on tour around this time, once with Radiohead opening up for them in D.C. (Thom Yorke joining in with Tanya on Untogether was particularly memorable), and another at the HFStival in a stadium on July 3, 1993
Belly // Star
Saw them live at least twice on tour around this time, once with Radiohead opening up for them in D.C. (Thom Yorke joining in with Tanya on Untogether was particularly memorable), and another at the HFStival in a stadium on July 3, 1993
January 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Another top debut from 1993 #5DebutAlbums9094
Belly // Star
Saw them live at least twice on tour around this time, once with Radiohead opening up for them in D.C. (Thom Yorke joining in with Tanya on Untogether was particularly memorable), and another at the HFStival in a stadium on July 3, 1993
Belly // Star
Saw them live at least twice on tour around this time, once with Radiohead opening up for them in D.C. (Thom Yorke joining in with Tanya on Untogether was particularly memorable), and another at the HFStival in a stadium on July 3, 1993
Just listened to this debut LP from 2020 by Shell of a Shell... a moody heavy hitter (by Chappy Hull from Gnarwhal, Pile, Guck)... quiet and loud, jangly and twanging into cacophony at times shellofashell.bandcamp.com/album/away-t...
January 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Just listened to this debut LP from 2020 by Shell of a Shell... a moody heavy hitter (by Chappy Hull from Gnarwhal, Pile, Guck)... quiet and loud, jangly and twanging into cacophony at times shellofashell.bandcamp.com/album/away-t...
A contender for top #5DebutAlbums9094
Digable Planets // Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) - 1993
Digable Planets // Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) - 1993
January 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
A contender for top #5DebutAlbums9094
Digable Planets // Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) - 1993
Digable Planets // Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) - 1993
#5DebutAlbums9094 this is my favorite debut album released 1990-94 @richards7370.bsky.social
The Breeders // Pod
Engineered by Steve Albini, it's gloriouuuuusssss
The Breeders // Pod
Engineered by Steve Albini, it's gloriouuuuusssss
January 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#5DebutAlbums9094 this is my favorite debut album released 1990-94 @richards7370.bsky.social
The Breeders // Pod
Engineered by Steve Albini, it's gloriouuuuusssss
The Breeders // Pod
Engineered by Steve Albini, it's gloriouuuuusssss
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35th birthday for The Breeders // Pod
May 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
35th birthday for The Breeders // Pod
DCB Day... hug your buds, give someone a call out of the blue today. Honk if you're lonely tonight. #DCBday #silverjews #davidberman #actualair #americanwater #musicsky #nodepression
January 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
DCB Day... hug your buds, give someone a call out of the blue today. Honk if you're lonely tonight. #DCBday #silverjews #davidberman #actualair #americanwater #musicsky #nodepression
#5albums25 my favorite album of 2025, Reservoir of Love by Shannon Wright
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December 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#5albums25 my favorite album of 2025, Reservoir of Love by Shannon Wright
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My number one album of 2025 is Reservoir of Love by Shannon Wright #5albums2025 #number1 #musicsky @shannonwrightmusic.bsky.social
@vicious-circle.bsky.social
youtu.be/LhLYB6qZIo8?...
@vicious-circle.bsky.social
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Shannon Wright - Reservoir of Love (official video)
YouTube video by Vicious Circle Records
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December 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
My number one album of 2025 is Reservoir of Love by Shannon Wright #5albums2025 #number1 #musicsky @shannonwrightmusic.bsky.social
@vicious-circle.bsky.social
youtu.be/LhLYB6qZIo8?...
@vicious-circle.bsky.social
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I reviewed Silver Current Records' release of Orcutt Shelley Miller... It's a stellar live album from the combined energy of three great musicians. post-trash.com/news/2025/12...
Orcutt Shelley Miller - “Orcutt Shelley Miller” | Album Review — POST-TRASH
Comprised of five tightly tensioned tracks, this collection cements Orcutt Shelley Miller as architects of sonic interplay and metallic amalgamation. No lyrics necessary — this is avant-rock musical s...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I reviewed Silver Current Records' release of Orcutt Shelley Miller... It's a stellar live album from the combined energy of three great musicians. post-trash.com/news/2025/12...
Post-Trash staff picks our top 50 of 2025...
catch up and consider following @post-trash.bsky.social to read passionate reviews, features, interviews, and no trash next year #musicsky #indie #music2025 #albumoftheyear #albumsoftheyear #2025music #posttrash
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catch up and consider following @post-trash.bsky.social to read passionate reviews, features, interviews, and no trash next year #musicsky #indie #music2025 #albumoftheyear #albumsoftheyear #2025music #posttrash
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Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2025 — POST-TRASH
We're happy to present "Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2025" as voted by the site’s wonderful contributors (including their individual lists). With 15 of our writers submitting their votes, we ...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Post-Trash staff picks our top 50 of 2025...
catch up and consider following @post-trash.bsky.social to read passionate reviews, features, interviews, and no trash next year #musicsky #indie #music2025 #albumoftheyear #albumsoftheyear #2025music #posttrash
post-trash.com/news/2025/12...
catch up and consider following @post-trash.bsky.social to read passionate reviews, features, interviews, and no trash next year #musicsky #indie #music2025 #albumoftheyear #albumsoftheyear #2025music #posttrash
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The New Eves emerged as a favorite avant-garde act of 2025. Here's my review of their debut album, The New Eve Is Rising @post-trash.bsky.social #musicsky #post-trash post-trash.com/news/2025/12...
The New Eves - "The New Eve Is Rising" | Album Review — POST-TRASH
Brighton quartet The New Eves released their full-length debut, which weaves mystic folk and avant-garde art rock. They disrupt playlists of today by incanting, incessantly strumming and plucking, tap...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The New Eves emerged as a favorite avant-garde act of 2025. Here's my review of their debut album, The New Eve Is Rising @post-trash.bsky.social #musicsky #post-trash post-trash.com/news/2025/12...
100+ albums of 2025, unranked (and there are a handful that I've shared my thoughts on featured here, by Automatic, Lawn, The New Eves, Prewn, and Shannon Wright) and many many more by the contributors to Post-Trash @post-trash.bsky.social
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Post-Trash's Year In Review: The Best of 2025 — POST-TRASH
We present Post-Trash’s Year In Review , featuring one hundred of our favorite releases throughout 2025. It’s been a great year for discovering new music and we hope you find something you love. Dig ...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
100+ albums of 2025, unranked (and there are a handful that I've shared my thoughts on featured here, by Automatic, Lawn, The New Eves, Prewn, and Shannon Wright) and many many more by the contributors to Post-Trash @post-trash.bsky.social
post-trash.com/news/2025/11...
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IT IT ANITA's new single via @vicious-circle.bsky.social youtu.be/RTLPq2gtNs8?...
IT IT ANITA - Cassowary (Official Video)
YouTube video by IT IT ANITA
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December 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
IT IT ANITA's new single via @vicious-circle.bsky.social youtu.be/RTLPq2gtNs8?...
excited for it, it it anita
December 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
excited for it, it it anita
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Now up today! Part three of Rosy Overdrive's Top 100 Albums of 2025! We’ve reached the top fifty!
Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2025 (50-26)
Hello! Welcome back (or just welcome) to Rosy Overdrive’s Top 100 Albums of 2025! Today reveals the top 50 albums on the list. Yesterday unveiled numbers 100 through 51, so be sure to check those o…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Now up today! Part three of Rosy Overdrive's Top 100 Albums of 2025! We’ve reached the top fifty!
Kids on a Crime Spree // Fall in Love Not in Line
2022, Slumberland Records
2022, Slumberland Records
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Kids on a Crime Spree // Fall in Love Not in Line
2022, Slumberland Records
2022, Slumberland Records
Contortions // Buy (1979, ZE Records/Buddah Records)
jameschance.bandcamp.com/album/buy
#musicsky #contortions #1979music
jameschance.bandcamp.com/album/buy
#musicsky #contortions #1979music
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Contortions // Buy (1979, ZE Records/Buddah Records)
jameschance.bandcamp.com/album/buy
#musicsky #contortions #1979music
jameschance.bandcamp.com/album/buy
#musicsky #contortions #1979music
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Hi folks, the next poll will commence on Friday 12th December and will feature debut albums released between 1970 to 1974. Please use the hashtag #5debutalbums7074 for recommendations and to give your favourites a plug! You’ll have 3 weeks to decide on your top 5 choices from that era, see you then.
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hi folks, the next poll will commence on Friday 12th December and will feature debut albums released between 1970 to 1974. Please use the hashtag #5debutalbums7074 for recommendations and to give your favourites a plug! You’ll have 3 weeks to decide on your top 5 choices from that era, see you then.
my monthly mixtape is from these November releases
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Slopify: open.spotify.com/playlist/0v5...
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Slopify: open.spotify.com/playlist/0v5...
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
my monthly mixtape is from these November releases
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YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Apple: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Slopify: open.spotify.com/playlist/0v5...
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YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Apple: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Slopify: open.spotify.com/playlist/0v5...
#5DebutAlbums7074 Marc Benno s/t 1970
While his quirkier follow-up 1971 album Minnows is my favorite, this is still a great blues album.
While his quirkier follow-up 1971 album Minnows is my favorite, this is still a great blues album.
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#5DebutAlbums7074 Marc Benno s/t 1970
While his quirkier follow-up 1971 album Minnows is my favorite, this is still a great blues album.
While his quirkier follow-up 1971 album Minnows is my favorite, this is still a great blues album.
@richards7370.bsky.social I've seen some "The Madcap Laughs" being shared, but isn't this the debut Syd Barrett album? "Barrett" #5debutalbums7074
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@richards7370.bsky.social I've seen some "The Madcap Laughs" being shared, but isn't this the debut Syd Barrett album? "Barrett" #5debutalbums7074
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Here's a hasty list for #5debutalbums7074. Lots of chancers included, but Lennon, Roxy, Eno, Ferry, Betty Davis, Fotheringay, and Bill Withers are most likely going to be battling for the top five. Lots of fun to come, @richards7370.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...
#5debutalbums7074
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November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Here's a hasty list for #5debutalbums7074. Lots of chancers included, but Lennon, Roxy, Eno, Ferry, Betty Davis, Fotheringay, and Bill Withers are most likely going to be battling for the top five. Lots of fun to come, @richards7370.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4pP...