As a result of years of persistence and hard work in exploring the immense depths of their own resonances, Jakarta-based post/sludge/power metal collective Amerta embarks on a new profound milestone through the release of their first full-length entitled Nodus Tollens (Self-Released). Through this release, this Indonesian multi-genre unit invites their listeners to venture on an enigmatic journey fueled by existential dread, contemplations, and the inner conflicts that mankind collectively faces against the banality of everyday chaos and mayhem in the form of an in-depth listening experience. Continue reading
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Emma Ruth Rundle to Release Poetry Book “The Bella Vista”
Multidisciplinary artist/musician, Emma Ruth Rundle, is making her literary debut, announcing her book of poetry The Bella Vista. The collection will be in stores February 25th, 2025 via Unnamed Press. It comes with a bundle option including a signed first edition hardcover and exclusive vinyl copy of her audio album of minimalistic, contemplative piano sketches. Keep reading below for more information.
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Emma Ruth Rundle, Gazelle Twin, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and More Booked for Supersonic Festival
With just over one month before the festival, Supersonic has presented its full lineup of experimental and underground music and art. The bill includes Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Gazelle Twin, Emma Ruth Rundle, Mary Lattimore and the recently announced special commission by Grove with Toya Delazy and TaliaBle. Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe will be performing music from a recent film score, and Matana Roberts will also play a kids gig. Keep reading below for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Iress – Sleep Now, In Reverse
Iress once again blesses us with another dose of beautiful sonic depression on their new album Sleep Now, In Reverse (Church Road Records). The Los Angeles-based band weaves between genres drifting between darker ominous tones ranging from emotionally heavy to lighter breezy speculation. This is displayed in “Ever Under” which takes you soaring into the sunset from the haunted places in the Hollywood Hills. Dynamically once again everything is perfect. Michelle Malley’s vocals lurk around the corner of grunge-influenced riffage recalling bands like Curve or Lush rather than the doomy zip codes they once occupied. This album finds Malley’s vocals sitting up front in the mix as more of a focal point than the more atmospheric texture they once created. Continue reading
Supersonic Festival 2024 Books Bonnie “Prince” Billy, The Body and Dis Fig, Emma Ruth Rundle, Agriculture, Øxn, Senyawa, and More
Following a sell-out 20th anniversary edition in 2023, lauded by press, fans and performers alike, Supersonic Festival have been spurred on by last year’s triumphs. Today, they make their initial lineup announcement, offering a weekend of phenomenal experimental and DIY music, welcoming some artists for the first time, as well as the return of festival favourites bringing new work to the stages. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st March at the links below. Among the first names for the festival Bonnie “Prince” Billy, The Body and Dis Fig, Emma Ruth Rundle Performing “Some Heavy Ocean,” Øxn, Senyawa and more. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Keening – Little Bird
Ex-SubRosa leading member Rebecca Vernon embarks on a solo project journey four years after SubRosa’s disbandment under the moniker of The Keening, presenting a full-length consisting of Gothic Chamber Doom elements, accompanied by the feature of a handful of instruments, being flute, strings, harp, French horn, piano, organ, and hammered dulcimer – creating a vast multitude of echoed soundscapes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Baroness – Stone
Since the music of Baroness has been unlike any other band to me, and more akin to a spiritual experience since I first got into them in 2007, I set the mood for myself before listening. I turned the lights down low, cracked the window open to get a nice breeze going, and heard the sound of large late summer raindrops filling my ears. The city’s heartbeat in the deep background was the only other sound besides my breathing. I just stared at the new album artwork for five straight minutes. At peace for a change, in the still and calm of myself, and by chance, present in the city of my birth for a few days, I hit play on the promo and then let the first notes hit me.
New Music Friday Rock and Metal New Album Releases 7-7-23
Check out our preview of the new metal and rock releases coming out this week for New Music Friday 7-7-23!
PREVIEW: New Music Friday Rock and Metal New Album Releases 7-7-23
Check out our preview of the new metal and rock releases coming out this week for New Music Friday 7-7-23!
ALBUM REVIEW: Ellereve – Reminiscence
Reminiscence (Eisenwald Records) is the first full-length album from Germany’s Ellereve (the alias of singer-songwriter Elisa Giulia Teschner), following an EP and several singles.