Aphex Twin–Cheetah EP Genre: Techno FFO: Squarepusher, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk (old) Electronic legend Richard D. James is at it again with another release encompassing his bizarre antics as well as his ambient tendencies. Cheetah boasts a more simplistic take on the Aphex formula with a safer tempo approach one can groove to without having […]
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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 […]
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 (04/01/16)-Black Mountain, Explosions in the Sky, & More!
Black Mountain–IV Genre: Progressive Rock, Stoner Rock, Space Rock FFO: Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer, Wolfmother Vancouver hard rock outfit Black Mountain lay all of their strengths on the table for their fourth LP. IV blends the cutting edge stoner rock riffage of the self titled, the progressive nature of In the Future, and the catchiness […]
Latest List (03/11/16)-Brian Fallon, Into It. Over It, Killswitch Engage, & More!
Draugnim–Vulturine Genre: Black Metal, Symphonic FFO: Moonsorrow, Dark Forest Finnish Pagan Metal trio Draugnim strike again releasing their first LP in six years. Vulturine is a passionate pilgrimage traveling through darkened forests of pagan folklore, channeling vast atmospheric soundscapes, balanced production, and topped with slight, subtle sprinkles of symphonic elements. Vulturine by DRAUGNIM […]
Latest List (02/19/16)-Animal Collective, Moodymann, The Starting Line, & More!
Aluk Tolodo–Voix Genre: Experimental Rock, Kraut Rock, Post Rock FFO: Menace Ruine, Gnaw Their Tongues The latest LP from French Occult rock trio Alux Tolodo is a very unique and meditative release. The various member’s past involvement in the Black Metal scene becomes quite apparent throughout the six tracks of vast atmospheric soundscapes centered in […]
Latest List (01/29/16)-Basement, Conan, Milk Teeth, & More!
Basement–Promise Everything Genre: Alternative Rock FFO: Jimmy Eat World, Superheaven, Title Fight Hailing from Ipswich, England, Run For Cover’s star child Basement have returned from their brief slumber with their third LP Promise Everything. The band’s sound treads far more melodic territory this time around with simplified riffs and catchy choruses that may bring early […]
Latest List (01/15/16)-Daughter, Witchcraft, & More!
Bloodiest–Self Titled Genre: Stoner Rock, Post Metal, Experimental Metal FFO: Russian Circles, Torche, Baroness Chicago-based Bloodiest proves yet again that they are a force to be reckoned with on their latest self-titled sophomore LP. It comes as no surprise that the sextet continues to showcase their mastery regarding both the art of mighty drone and […]