Midday Veil are one of the few bands around today that really capture the pioneering spirit of the psychedelic scene that emerged in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Rather than relying on tired cliches and tacky drug references, they continually push the boundaries of their sound with an emphasis on experimentalism and ritualism over simply slapping stranger guitar effects over the top of every song. Sean M. Palfrey caught up with Midday Veil frontwoman Emily Pothast to talk about band’s new album, musical rituals and cake orgies, yes cake orgies. Continue reading
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Veni Vedi Vici – An Interview With Centuries
There aren’t many independent bands that can claim to have toured the the US and Europe before has even come out, but Florida’s prodigal hardcore songs Centuries can. Now with their first full-length outing, Taedium Vitae, available on Southern Lord they are poised to take their bleak and heavy sound to a wider audience. Sean M. Palfrey spoke to Centuries’ cofounder Vincent about the new album and the practicalities of international touring as an independent band. Continue reading
Stranger By Starlight – Chalk White Nights
The coming together of the front-man of experimental rockers Oxbow and the multi-instrumentalist behind Stray Ghost can only set the saliva glands of fans of unique and adventurous music into overdrive. The unique voice of Eugene S. Robinson and the unbridled skill of Anthony Saggers seems like a moribund match made in heaven. Continue reading