Reflex of Purpose by Ugly Urges [Baltimore Sound Document]
Feb 2, 2023
Music
Scene stalwart June Jollay's solo effort digs deep
Grimdark Invocations Against the Demons of Reality by Tim Paggi [Mixtape]
Jan 26, 2023
Music & Mixtapes
A collection of howling hymns to get you through the bleak midwinter
Bronze Opportunity EP by Weird Artifacts [Baltimore Sound Document]
Jan 12, 2023
Music
Jason Aud's home recording project collects odds and ends from previous album sessions.
Tear Sponsor CS by Tear Sponsor [Baltimore Sound Document]
Jan 6, 2023
Music
A new cassette from the burgeoning synth punk duo
Better Watch Out by DJ Hummingbird Feeder [Mixtape]
Dec 21, 2022
Music & Mixtapes
As BRUISER signs off for the holidays, we’d like to leave you with a xmas mixtape from Baltimore’s mix master DJ Hummingbird Feeder, recorded
For a Fox in the Womb by John Somers [Baltimore Sound Document]
Dec 21, 2022
Music
Baltimore sound designer John Somers' 225-minute ambient work delicately backgrounds the everyday.
Songs for Tāra by Dominique Diglio [Baltimore Sound Document]
Dec 15, 2022
Music
Baltimore-based songwriter Dominique Diglio explores freak folk, meditative spiritual music, and grimy Elephant 6 pop on her first solo release.
Fruits of the Decision Tree by Overcalc [Baltimore Sound Document]
Dec 8, 2022
Music
Prolific Baltimore guitarist Nick Skrobisz (Multicult, the Wayward) allies with an army of synthesizers on this intense electronic album.
Attic Room by Small Sur [Baltimore Sound Document]
Dec 1, 2022
Music
In this new section, BRUISER will feature new music releases from Baltimore artists.
Interview: Matthew Byars of Attorneys General and Essential Tremors
Oct 24, 2022
Music
Toward the end of September an interesting message turned up in the BRUISER submissions: an invitation to check out a couple of upcoming
Video: "Capybara" by Weird Artifacts
Oct 5, 2022
Music
Found footage video collage and music by Jason Aud Bandcamp: weirdartifacts.bandcamp.com IG: @weirdartifacts
Review: Tongue of Silver by Lathe
Sep 22, 2022
Music & Criticism
A wild, stark, and wise album from Baltimore doom-country instrumentalists Lathe. Reviewed by Steve Johnson of 20/20 Records.
Review: Desire by Mope Grooves
Sep 19, 2022
Music & Criticism
Christian Best of Smoke Bellow returns to one of his favorite post-punk releases of the last 5 years.