And like an ancient painting the sun peaks through the high aired fog. We collectively stare off into the culmination of work no one ever had any intention of admiration. Each one of us must follow a path. Whether it be by our decision or another we follow. The idea that we’re in front is false. Helicon takes on the dark abyss of nothingness with their self titled debut. Droning guitars with almost take on a wave like nature pummeled into your psyche masquerade themselves until they permeate your existence. Beginning with “Devil On Your Tongue” I notice each one of their instruments perfectly falls into your head until its…
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Where Metal Meets Love Sick Indie: An Interview with DZ Deathrays
If you haven’t heard of them you should. These Australian natives produce a sound reminiscent of 80s thrasher metal mixed with lovesick indie vibes…it sounds strange, but it works, really well. With such an interesting sound, it is no surprise they have a pretty loyal fan base worldwide. Their new album “Bloody Lovely” will be released worldwide February 2nd, and if you are based in Chile or Brazil you can see them perform live in November and December. They are also playing a few shows in Australia in the upcoming months, and in January will be supporting the Foo Fighters in Brisbane. Take a look at their website for exact…
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Liverpool Pzyche Fest 2017
Day1. Aquaserge The Telescopes Songhoy blues The KVB Tom and I departed from the gray and dreary atmosphere of Manchester that carried with it the apprehension we held in tight in our lungs corked breath, Eagerly awaiting our arrival to the eponymous Liverpool psyche fest. Having been swallowed by the train we found a stillness in the air to collect our thoughts and prepare for the insanity hidden behind the factory walls of the Liverpool dock we would call home for the next two days. As Tom reached for his sketchpad and ink the gravity of what we were about to undertake hit me between the eyes with the…
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Vast Asteroid-“Vast Asteroid”(self titled)
Vast Asteroid take the riffs written from stoner gods and inhabit my current mind. Mix it with Brit pop and shoegaze sensibilities and song structure delivered from all the cheeky and mesmerizing musicians that formed my youth. And shoot that into the stars with a nice little splash of space rock. Super groups sometimes get a bad rep. That they’re nothing but an aging group of musicians trying for another shot at glory. But, look at Wake The Dead. Look at Them Crooked Vultures. And now, Vast Asteroid are here to fill a void you may have never even known you had. Mimi Star, formerly of The Warlocks, takes bass…
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SexyPigDivas!- “Gods And Rituals” EP Review
Innovative groove makers SexyPigDivas! are a trio comprised of Katie and Nick hailing from Kent, Ohio. Gods & Ritual Objects was released in November of 2016. And has been capturing the imagination of not only music fans, but even film makers ever since. “Gods and Rituals” EP. Beginning everything is the instrumental “Beautiful Aftermath”. It’s an electric Garden of Eden soundscape free of any corrosion or death. Like a synthetic cloud that’s equally beautiful and mesmerizing. Katie lends her vocals to “I Miss You”. Each verse and sound as seductive as a siren wrapping you up so tight around their little finger. “I Miss You T(w)O(o)” plays off the…
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The Lumes-Envy
The Jesus Lizard and Metz are fused together in the form of The Lumes. The Lumes are Maxime Prins on vocals and guitar, Lennard van der Voort on bass and Mitchell Quitz on drums. Their first release Lust started this tradition they seem to be continuing on with “Envy”. Sin is said to be something we’re supposed to avoid. The Lumes, instead, dive headfirst into the depraved world we all want but are forced to avoid for fear of judgement from either the outside or upon ourselves. “Anguish” takes off like a sonic tonic. The manic vocals of Maxime are desperate. “Am I the only one, who knows what it…
