2012 is going to be a great year for music. Much like 2011, there are band both old and new who are incorporating the new and popular elements into their music to create sounds and concepts which were previously unheard. These are not them. These are the releases that make you say ‘really? These assholes are still making music? Why?’.

ICP – The Mighty Death Pop

What can one say about ICP to make them look worse than they already do? They are grown ass men who dress up like clowns and talk about stabbing people. The worst part is they have made gazillions of dollars by acting like complete ass hats much to the adoration of Juggalos everywhere. This is one of the worst bands of all time and I can’t think of many albums I’d want to own less than The Mighty Death Pop. If you’ve been listening to ICP for this long, it shouldn’t be surprising that nobody gets you, most people haven’t been listening to such shit for that long.

Scorpions – Comeblack

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane. Well rock you like a hurricane unless it’s past my 8 o’clock bedtime. Not during midday either because my stories are on. You know what? Just forget rocking you like a hurricane altogether, could you just grab me a glass of prune juice? Apparently the Scorpions have decided to retire and their last release is a collection of early recorded classics by the band as well as covers of famous songs from the 1960’s. Congratulations boys, your finale is a collection of b-sides and what I assume are a bunch of crap ass covers.

Bret Michaels – Get Your Rock On

I don’t know what offends me more, Bret Michaels’ face or the ridiculously pandering name of his upcoming album. The Rock of Love star who was thrust back into the limelight will undoubtedly release a mish mash of trash perfect for fans of cock rock who want to relive the heyday. Why? Sweet God Why? Don’t people know that Poison already sucks enough ass? I guess this is a big deal for the male pattern baldness hidden under a cheesy bandana populous, but most decent people shouldn’t give a shit.

Meat Loaf – Hell In a Handbasket

Well put Meat Loaf, well put. I am a bit torn because after Fight Club I find it difficult to hate Meat Loaf the person, but his music has always been that generic brand of no balls rock that makes me want to put my head through a wall. I can’t imagine that his 2012 release will be anything more than a collection of blah non-offensive, non-edgy rock ballads disguised as nail hard. Sorry Loaf, but being an alright person does not defend your upcoming mush ball release.

Scott Stapp – Somewhere In the Middle of Lust and Love

Sweet baby Jesus why do bad things happen to good people? Scott Stapp is the former lead singer of the previously worst rock band (before Nickelback) known as Creed. You may remember Stapp as being that asshole who showed up completely hammered to a Chicago interview and receiving a lawsuit from angry fans (yup, he has fans, I can’t believe it either). Please, please, please, if you know of someone thinking of buying or even pirating this album talk to them, let them know that listening to Scott Stapp is a gateway into full-blown douchebagery. What a piece of shit album title too, one of the worst I’ve ever heard.

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Cloud Nothings – Attack on Memory Review

January 24, 2012
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Cloud Nothings emerged last year as a fresh modern shoe gaze outfit. Their self-titled album was a quirky mix of ambient noise filled with whimsical style vocals and diverse content. Their latest release titled Attack on Memory is a quite darker experience. The album begins with the heartbreaking “No Future No Past” which is a [...]

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Are You A Hipster?

January 21, 2012
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The term ‘hipster’ is a relatively loose one and one may have a difficult time distinguishing whether or not they fit the bill. In order to help readers clearly define whether or no they fall into this archetype, I have constructed a checklist. Here are some defining characteristics of what makes a hipster.

Do you wear [...]

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This Site Is Not Blocked, But Could Be

January 18, 2012
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So we’ve had a good ride, and it’s been fun and all, but it appears as though the Internet is on a path to no longer being a haven for free speech, tasteful piracy, and cost-free advice. Under the PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) and SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), two bills being considered by [...]

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Guided By Voices – Let’s Go Eat The Factory Review

January 17, 2012
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After a fifteen year hiatus Guided By Voices (Robert Pollard, Tobin Sprout, Mitch Mitchell, Greg Demos and Kevin Fennell) have capped off a reunion tour with a 21 track album. GBV has been and always will be a staple in indie rock. The endlessly independent band from Dayton, Ohio has long produced its own unique brand [...]

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Critical Situation at Indie Wiretap HQ*

January 14, 2012

Somewhere, USA – A recent flood has hit the Indie Wiretap headquarters causing catastrophic damage to the company’s mainframe and infrastructure. This natural calamity may halt production of articles as the site looks to recover and mitigate what is sure to be a rapid decline in numbers of posts. This comes at the worst time [...]

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Black Keys – El Camino Review

January 11, 2012
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I’m not exactly Johnny on the Spot with this review, as it’s been at least a month since this album was released, but if you want my unique take on music, the wait will be well worth it.
I guess it’s official, the Black Keys are a for real fucking indie rock blues infused band that [...]

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The Top 11 Sexiest Indie Albums

January 9, 2012

Yup, top 11. Why? Because the rhythm of fucking is in waves of 11. Betcha didn’t know that.
Disclaimer: These are in no particular order and constructed by someone probably enjoys music more than sex. Feel free to browbeat.
Phantogram – Eyelid Movies
I can’t quite tell if I am choosing these artists based on how sexy their [...]

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Top 5 Sites for Pushing your Musical Tastes on Others

January 7, 2012

Everyone knows that I, as a music blogger, musician, and no-lifer have the best music taste of all time. Between sleep and the occasional blog post, most of my time is finding which bands I use to alienate myself from the next person I meet. I mean it is pretty difficult to find people who [...]

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Indie Wiretap Hiring Talented Writers*

January 5, 2012
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In order to fill increasing demand for snarky and usually fake music news, Indie Wiretap has decided to open its doors to brilliant writers looking to build a name in the music writing world.
The requirements for applicants are simple: have a sense of humor, have a talent for making up bullshit music news, and don’t [...]

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