Those of you who have had your fist up in the air waiting for the next release from Philly rockers Sheer Mag? Wait no longer. Still keep that fist up though, because with “Button Up” the band continues their revelatory, no-pretenses take on rock with sincere shreds, fills, and wails. The single released by Brooklyn’s Katorga Works comes from their upcoming second EP and captures the no-nonsense, fun-loving energy that is a Sheer Mag show. A great way to whet your whistle as the band takes off on their US tour this Wednesday.
—Joseph Katz
“DSM” showcases the many individual styles of Brockton’s Van Buren Records
It has been a fruitful 18 months for the Brockton super-collective Van Buren Records. Their two 2021 records, Bad For Press and Black Wall…