“enjoyyyyy”
Riding the psychotic Americana rails: Dino DiMuro delivers a raw, note-chasing Beefheart resurrection on Old Fart At Play, while Beatle Bones 'n Smokin' Stones and Mirror Man dress the Captain's bones in bold new clothes. I Ya Toyah reaches through the invisible wall with the haunting, charity-driven WHITE WALLS, and Unquiet Nights conjures stirring synths and fret wizardry on Last Days of Rome. Chalice Sect closes their first chapter with pulsating EBM-charged darkwave on Finis Initii, while Avery Friedman glistens on her return single ahead of her first UK/EU tour.
“A clattering, cartoonish rock journey to the Mississippi of both Tom Sawyer and my own experience.”
“'DIY & The Diaspora' is a compilation of AAPI bands to highlight and celebrate bands in the community with AAPI representation”
“A heartfelt track about love, relationships, and the moments that stick with you, set to smooth, nostalgic production.”
“Layers of organs, synthesizers, fuzzed-out guitars, string instruments, and electronic noise, the soundscape slowly builds over the course of seven minutes, weaving contrasting melodies and pulsing...”
“'5th wave emo + swancore + rnb + CRT monitor for a head. Some (me) have even called them the Zapp and Roger of post hardcore '”
“As intense as it is sweet, Visual Plea combines math rock, post rock, alternative and avant-garde in Maul Tides debut album.”