Fans fortunate enough to attend last week’s shows may have witnessed The Lanes sharing the stage with Drive-By Truckers in a striking opening performance. For those who missed it, there is exciting news: The Lanes have now released their debut album, a self-titled ten-track collection that showcases the band’s versatile rock sensibilities.
The album features core members Matt and Kevin, alongside prominent local musicians such as Richard Milkulka and Chuck Bradburn. Renowned engineer Jason NeSmith at Chase Park Transduction handled the mixing and mastering, giving the record a polished yet dynamic sound.
Musically, the album explores a multilingual and multi-influenced approach to rock ‘n’ roll. Most tracks adopt moderate to slow tempos, allowing the melodies to resonate powerfully. Highlights include “It’s Only You”, which evokes the nostalgic harmonies of the Beach Boys and the shoegaze textures of Jesus & Mary Chain, and “I Won’t Say Anything”, a track inspired by Big Star, reflecting poignant lyricism and melodic craftsmanship.
Album Details
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The Lanes |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Number of Tracks | 10 |
| Mastering | Jason NeSmith, Chase Park Transduction |
| Highlight Songs | It’s Only You, I Won’t Say Anything |
Looking ahead, Dead Beat Club will host a trio of performances on Friday, 20 February, featuring Immaterial Possession, Telemarket, and Nicholas Mallis. On the same evening, Mallis will release his new single “A Program To Invest In”, a spaghetti western-inspired track featuring a mid-tempo jazzy saxophone by Jeff Webber, offering a sardonic take on isolation and marketing culture.
From 12–14 March, the three-day Cracker Camp-In (#12) will take place at 40 Watt Club. Three-day passes are priced at $177.82 (including fees, excluding sales tax) and include a signed poster and meet-and-greet. Nightly tickets cost $39.84. The schedule is as follows:
Night 1: seated performance
Night 2: David Lowery, Greg Lisher, and friends perform Camper Van Beethoven classics
Night 3: Cracker presents their album The Golden Age in full
In other releases, Propeller Sound Recordings will launch Flat Duo Jets’ 13-track album “Boogie On Your Head!” in a limited 1,500-copy rose-splatter vinyl edition for Record Store Day.
Bayou Princess has unveiled their new eight-track “swamp rock/proto-punk” album Burger In My Mouth, with standout track “Internet Narcissist”. Meanwhile, Glance Of Dismissal explores 1980s hardcore revival with “Them Or Us”, blending ‘90s garage rock intensity.
Finally, Ixian releases a four-track split with Disposal Unit and Beauty, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the current underground scene.