Philip Sidener, who plays guitar and vocals for the indie band Koalra, has debuted his self-titled album under the moniker Montecore. Montecore is an experimental album that meshes together post-rock with heavy synth instrumentation. Its four tracks embark on an expansive journey, clocking in at ten minutes each. There’s a distinctive character for each one, […]
Deserta – Black Aura My Sun
Black Aura My Sun is the debut album from Deserta – the solo project of Matthew Doty. Mat has had a lot of knowledge and expertise in shoegaze and post-punk, and he’s poured it all in this revelation of sound, an aural journey that stretches the bounds of imagination. The synths blend together masterfully, creating […]
Angel Dust – Pretty Buff
It’s always refreshing to find someone taking something so familiar and spinning it in a new direction, sometimes it works so well that you wonder why other artists haven’t done it before. Such is the case for Broolyn’s Angel Du$t and their latest album Pretty Buff. You can lump this sound in the umbrella of […]
Clarke and the Himselfs – Pot Sounds
Clarke and the Himselfs latest album Pot Sounds is a brilliant gem of indie rock. Its Melodies are bright and vibrant, a collection of pastel colors swirling around a field of lo-fi grunge and grit. Although there’s a substantial amount of edginess in its 11 tracks, it maintains an optimism that ends itself well to […]
Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple has had an interesting career, the singer-songwriter first came into prominence in the late 90’s with her bold brand of contemporary pop music. In her fifth album Fetch the Bolt Cutters, she leaves all conventions behind — cutting through the chain link fence with gusto. This album is dense, running at almost an […]
Hikes – Mahal Kita
There’s an interesting combination of sounds in the latest album of Austin, TX’s Hikes. Mahal Kita, is filled with wonder and awe. They’ve managed to infuse post-rock with their folk songwriting style, creating an organic and vivid atmosphere. Despite its technicality, everything feels grounded and natural. Vocalist Nay Wilkins’ gentle voice is captivating, the guitar […]