Dinosaur Jr–Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock FFO: Sebadoh, J. Mascis and the Fog, Swervedriver “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is the recycled mantra for many longstanding musical ensembles. Sometimes it can be used to discourage necessary experimental progression and other times it benefits bands with trademark […]
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Latest List (06/17/16)-Gojira, Nails, Swans, & More!
Gojira–Magma Genre: Progressive Metal, Groove Metal, Alternative Metal FFO: Meshuggah, Torche, Slipknot Metallic French quartet Gojira return for LP number six creating their catalogue’s most layered, ambitious offering. Groove-laced, pounding Pantera-inspired riffage shakes hands with melody smoothly allowing a more fresh, unique approach to the band’s established style. The Low Anthem–Eyeland Genre: Indie Folk, […]
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 (03/18/16)-The Body, Boris, Daddy, & Koi Child
The Body–No One Deserves Happiness Genre: Doom Metal, Industrial, Noise FFO: Thou, Sandworm, Neurosis I discovered the Rhode Island-based bearded duo The Body via their collaborative effort with Louisiana’s Thou. The strength and diversity and of the multi-layered You, Whom I Always Hated compelled me to discover the unique yet entirely different angles the two […]