Icabod Kobain - Demo '94

Are you ready for a blast from the past? Cats Not Cops's Keith Kaaos just re-released his high school band's demo, and it's everything we could have hoped for from a '90s high school punk band whose music managed to time capsule itself into 2017.

Coming at you loud and fast, the album starts off shouting about things getting fucked up "Every Single Day"

"Fuck Off" is full of testosterone and agression.

"Beer Song" is an anthem for teen parties that's saying what's on everyone's mind, "We want more beer and alcohol!"

"I Don't Wanna Be" expresses the feeling most of us have growing up in angst, where we don't wanna be like our parents.

"I Want to Eat your Cunt" is as sexually agressive as you'd expect from a bunch of angsty teenagers.

"Single" is a reminder of the benefits of that single life, and all the partying that goes with it.

"Fuck Tomorrow" shouts about not caring about the future.

"Goodbye" is a goodbye to someone that apparently Keith doesn't care about anymore.

"Untitled Bonus Track" leaves us with a bunch of ambient noises to round out a classic high school punk album from the '90s. I would recommend this album to anyone who grew up in the '90s, as it's a very refreshing splash of nostaglia.

Now, Keith Kaaos is better known as Cats Not Cops, the uke punk from Johnson City, TN. It's cool to me to get a look at where Keith's musical journey began, and to see how it's changed over the years into the calmer, more mature sound that you get with Cats Not Cops.

You can check out Demo '94 on the Cats Not Cops Bandcamp, of course!

Also, see Cats Not Cops//Captain Chucke - UKElear Assault, or album review for Funkrust Brass Band - Dark City

The HueMans - What's Going On?

The HueMans are a folk punk band from Ohio that just recently put out a new album, titled "What's Going On?"

I gave it a listen and loved the sound they got "going on".

Stripped down and mellow, with just a guitar and hand drum, the album starts off with "Coming Home", which pulls on the heart strings and gets you grooving at the same time.

"Andy" is about that one guy we all know that let their addictions and party lifestyle into their 30s.

"Growing Up" is super catchy, and one of my favorites of this one about exactly what it says.

"My Dad and My Best Friend" is another catchy one that hits some harder issues, like the lack of a father, or a friend that commit suicide.

"Giving Up On God" almost put me in the mind of Johnny Hobo, in a good way.

"War" is another mellow-vibbed one, about personal relationship conflicts.

"Calling Names" tackels the important, current issue of hatred towards members of the LGBT community.

"25 Years Old" is another short, catchy song about growing up.

"Nothing In This World" is a song that inspires confidence. Good vibes.

"Last Song" is beautiful, catchy, and a great end to this album.

You can check the album out for yourself, and even download it to your device for free or donation on the HueMans' Bandcamp.

Also, check out the article "6 Things A Musician With Professional Aspirations Should Consider", and the album review of Robber's Roost's "Swallow Your Fears"