Around and around we go Friendship Commanders – BEAR Magnetic Eye Records | October 10th, 2025 I’ve been repping this band in TMP for the last few weeks for good reason. The duo is dropping some killer fuzz rock, highlighted by an emotive vocal performance from Buick Audra. Reminiscent of Mlny from Royal Thunder, she can get low and gritty just to turn around and kill with a light melodic run. The arrangements are simple, hook-focused, and sound incredibly lush (thanks, Kurt Ballou). This probably won’t get a ton of attention in the metal world with its poppier sensibilities, but … Continue reading Mini Reviews From Around The Bowl (10/17/25)