Here are some more recent discoveries that either haven’t fully emerged yet or haven’t digested completely to make a legitimate opinion about.
From what I can glean off the Forest of Tygers page, it’s the latest project from Jim and Rachel Valosik and Shannon W – focusing on the harder side of rock. The tags go as far as to categorize it as “metal”, “blackened” and “post-hardcore.” I’ve even heard through the grapevine that it’s Serotonin level enjoyable. All that is speculation though, as all they’ve really posted is a ten minute sound collage of noise. If they’re looking to build anticipation, they nailed it.
I’m at a loss for words with The Greater Good. Musically, I think I’m in. Lots of funky little flourishes, great basslines and an obvious knowledge and respect for the soul / R&B / funk tracks that came before them. However, at its core it is a Party Rap undertaking. I’m not one to judge flow or rhyme schemes but it does give me pause. However, I will say that while listening to the EP, by the time Cuidado came on, I was invested. The gang vocal chorus is hard to deny. More listening required…
I will admit that I first clicked through to check out Timberwolf solely based on the cover art – a Devendra Banhart-esque truant just hanging out on a grassy knoll with some semi-traditional Indian face painting? I’m in. The music is a jangly indie folk number – upbeat with melancholy vocals. The singing style rides that line of being too affected (keep in mind this is entirely subjective) but stays within an acceptable range. I’d love to hear more from ole Timberwolf just to see where he takes his mountainside journey.