Astronoid–Air Genre: Progressive Rock, Post Hardcore, Ambient Black Metal, Shoegazing FFO: Saosin, Of Machines, Alcest, Deafheaven Hailing from Groverland, Massachusetts, self-coined “Dream Thrash” outfit Astronoid release a truly refreshing debut LP blending the Post Hardcore/Emo tendencies of groups such as Saosin, Circa Survive, or Of Machines with bright, dreamy, optimistic, atmospheric Black Metal musicianship along […]
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Latest List (06/03/16)-Candlemass, Cough, gates, & More!
Amber Arcades–Fading Lines Genre: Dream Pop, Jangle Pop FFO: Pity Sex, Diiv, Mac DeMarco, Mazzy Star Under the moniker Amber Arcades, Dutch musician Annelotte de Graaf welcomes listeners to her world with a solo LP filled to the brim with pristine, jangley riffs similar to the likes of Mac DeMarco and Zachary Cole Smith. […]
Latest List (05/27/16)- Hesitation Wounds, Thrice, & More!
Big Thief–Masterpiece Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative Country FFO: Mazzy Star, Petal, Japanese Breakfast Masterpiece is a title that may not paint the most humble picture, but this reverb-heavy collection of charming tracks is as delicate as it is beautiful. Utilizing the pristine and emotional vocal performance of frontwoman Adrianne Lenker as its focal […]
Latest List (05/20/16)-Angel Du$t, Eternal Sleep, Saosin, & More!
Angel Du$t-“Rock the Fuck On Forever” Genre: Punk Rock FFO: Trapped Under Ice, Turnstile, Give, Bad Brains, The Misfits The title of Baltimore punk outfit Angel Du$t’s sophomore LP says it all. The carefree yet positive attitude comes across through each textured track and this time around there some suprises. While the hardcore sensibilities are […]
Review: Nothing-“Tired of Tomorrow”
“Nothing’s sophomore effort may not be what fans of the Shoegazing revival anticipated in terms of direction and production, but the songwriting has never been stronger. Instead of diving further into the shoegazing realm, influences are pulled from all over the map to provide breathing room for musical growth. “ Recent years host an […]
Latest List (05/13/16) David Bazan, Hatebreed, Nothing, & More!
David Bazan–Blanco Genre: Indie Rock, Electronic FFO: Pedro The Lion, Bon Iver, Modest Mouse Despite which moniker he is performing under, David Bazan has always been an artist with no difficulty capturing his most inner struggles through his art whether they are emotional, spiritual, or political. Pedro the Lion‘s discography illustrated his relationship with God […]
Latest List (05/06/16)-Death Grips, Grave Miasma, & More!
Death Grips–Bottomless Pit Genre: Experimental Rap, Hip Hop, Industrial, Punk FFO: Dälek, Shabazz Places, Flying Lotus Death Grips is a very strange musical act. You either “get it” or you don’t. Somehow, I recently managed to understand and appreciate this project but it took a very long time to digest. I had a similar […]
Latest List (04/29/16)-Aesop Rock, King Gizzard, Pity Sex, & More!
Aesop Rock–The Impossible Kid Genre: Hip Hop FFO: MF Doom, Run the Jewels, Cannibal Ox Ignore the 2008 hot topic album art and embrace one of Aesop‘s strongest albums in years. Effortless flow, grim atmosphere, dark abstract imagery, and sleek production encompass the New York rapper’s seventh album. While you’re all hyping the new Drake, I’ll […]
Latest List (04/22/16)-Sorority Noise, Wire, & More!
Dälek–Asphalt for Eden Genre: Alternative Hip Hop, Rap, Experimental, Industrial, Shoegazing FFO: Cannibal Ox, Clouddead Profound Lore is typically known for being a reliable label in the realm of modern metal. My attention was raised when I saw they released a hip hop record this week so I knew I had to give it a […]
Latest List (04/15/16) Blaqk Audio, Lush, & More!
Blaqk Audio–Material Genre: Synthpop, Electronic FFO: AFI, Depeche Mode, Cold Cave I identify as an AFI fan so it goes without saying that the past few years of complete silence from Davey Havok and the boys left me scratching my head. I found Burials to be a marvelous return to form and it left me […]