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 the lines of Alcest of Deafheaven. The result of this unorthodox recipe is as satisfying as it is bizarre.
Earring–Tunn Star
Genre: Post Punk, Stoner Rock, Psychadelic Rock, Sludge Metal, Emo
FFO: Cloakroom, Solids, Great Pig Pile of Leaves, True Widow
Chicago rock duo Earring deliver an immersive, genre bending LP catering to fans of both Emo and Stoner Rock. Tunn Star consists of a deep, baritone vocal performance floating graciously above vast plains of droney riffage alternating between pristine licks and crushing sludge.
Sumac–What One Becomes
Genre: Post Metal, Sludge Metal
FFO: Isis (The Band), The Ocean Collective, Neurosis
Aaron Turner of Isis (The Band) fame has been hard at work with various musical endeavors (Mammifer, Old Man Gloom, House of Low Culture, Sumac) since Isis disbanded in 2010. It goes without saying Sumac is undoubtedly his heaviest project yet zeroing in on every intense and aggressive aspect Isis previously displayed generating a far more crushing take on the Post/Sludge Metal hybrid the group became known for. What One Becomes is highly recommended for any metal head looking for brutality they can get lost in.