Wired and restless in the alternative underground: I Ya Toyah reaches through the wall with WHITE WALLS, a raw confession about invisible darkness released for World Mental Health Day. Dino DiMuro dresses up Beefheart's bones in psychotic Americana new clothes, while his Mirror Man finally gets its "real" vocals after four years. Unquiet Nights conjures stirring synths and fret wizardry meditating on the eternal versus the temporary, and Chalice Sect closes a chapter with pulsating EBM-charged darkwave drama. Ian Cat channels Wilco-meets-Britpop homesickness on his debut, bridging coasts with layered guitars.
Alternative releases
“When you're carrying the weight of isolation, helplessness, and the kind of emotional unraveling that happens when you desperately need someone and no one comes.”
“Hard-hitting, atmospheric piece that weaves an eerie, unsettling mood that blurs the line between lullaby and nightmare.”
“'Boasting stirring synths, beautiful fret wizardry and a spell binding story, ‘Last Days Of Rome’ ushers in an exciting new era for Unquiet Nights.' (Edwin McFee, Hot Press)”
“Imagine Brian Wilson (RIP) & The Beach Boys teamed up with the The Dandy Warhols to make a record in your Mom's spare bedroom.”