I recently learned that the intimidating vocal style used in metal songs is officially known as the “Death growl†but affectionally referred to as Cookie Monster vocals. An amusing but mind-altering new fact.
This Ghost Gore EP is an onslaught of unrelenting riffs, intense drums and absolutely searing vocals; many of which are now undercut by my new found knowledge that evokes that insatiable Muppet.
If you’re paying attention, you may recall the name Joshua Morse from many a myriad of 8-bit / chiptune / VG releases. The latest in his arsenal is a single for “Demon Seed†– a ridiculously dancey piece inspired in part by the Castlevania III track of the same name. It’s a far cry from the original but makes for an excellent late addition to your Halloween Jams playlist.
Total honesty policy, I was intrigued by this release purely based on the band name and time of the season. The concept of a Teenage Dracula could either be a huge hit show on the WB, a huge indie flick from Ana Purina studios or a hilariously kitschy show out of Australia. It could also be a dance-y, bedroom keyboard project with song titles like “Goth Pool Party†and “UFO Insurance Agent.â€Â
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In celebration of the ghoulish season I asked local music photographer and journalist / man-of-good-taste / Halloween aficionado Lance Conzett to curate an episode of the podcast brimming with his choice of local music spooky tunes. The resulting hour of selections is a delightfully surprising mixture of acoustic gothic tales, dark electronic and indie rock. To be completely honest, a healthy percentage of these artists are completely new to We Own This Town and it’s Lance’s refreshing perspective that made that happen.
Put the mix on and celebrate the All Saints Day in your favorite way; like dig into a bowl of candy corn.
There’s not a lot of details around Datenight’s forthcoming album, Comin’ Atcha 100MPH, but if “Too Good†is any indication of what to expect, it’s going to be a blast of punk-rock energy with some memorable guitar licks.Â
Doing a tiny bit of research on the band reveals this two song Basement Sessions performance that, indeed, confirms the above suspicions about the vibe of the record. Looking forward to it.
Kim Logan continues her stream of Pseudoscience releases with Chapter 3, pairing new tracks “Ladyboy†and “Hitch your Wagon†together. The lead track has a rock swagger and layered chorus Sleater-Kinney would be jealous of. “Hitch Your Wagon†is a bit less in-your-face but highlights Logan’s slow-burning psychedelic side.Â
With contributions from Los Straitjackets, Southern Culture On The Skids and The Fleshtones, there’s a healthy amount of surf-rock meets Southern Rock meets ghoulish good times to be had in this 2013 compilation. I think I’m partial to the new take on The Monster Mash in “Que Monstruos Son†or the oddly peaceful “Theme From Young Frankenstein†but there’s plenty here to enjoy for your Halloween soundtrack.
The debut full-length from Ace Quaalude, aka Lucas Fedorko, is filled with explosive, thrashing, moments. The title track, “Heat Death Electricâ€, is the primary example of the pounding drums and distorted vocals found through much of the album but there’s more nuance to it if you allow yourself a full top to bottom listen.
Tracks like “[ectoplasm]â€, “Sunstepper†and the epic “evp†show he’s got more than one trick to share.Â
I’ve been a big fan of Dave Paulson for many years. I remember hearing tales of Esposito in high school, was a big fan of everything The Privates did and have always enjoyed the offerings of NORM. So, it was a pleasant surprise to see that he’s got a new project in the works entitled Sandusky, Ohio.
The PledgeMusic video for the project gives some insight into Paulson’s creative process and why he’s interested in steering his ship towards a concept album. I won’t give away the concept but from viewing the video, I think you’ll be intrigued by a fat man in a little coat.Â
You likely remember back in February of 2016 when Thelma and the Sleaze set out on their Kandyland tour, 31-shows in 29-days all over Nashville. They played everywhere from proper venues to a McDonalds to a laundromat. Seth Graves documented the entire thing and debuted the film at the Nashville Film Festival.Â
Now the film is available to watch online. Despite taking place all in one city, it’s a legitimately entertaining road movie as the bands steals locations to fill their show schedule and gives 200% at every performance. On the whole, there’s very little interpersonal band politics as the band seems to genuinely enjoy the impossible task they’ve set forth for themselves.
Start with the trailer and then consider diving into the Deluxe Edition set of the film that contains all kinds of bonus content like full performances, cut interviews commentary and downloads.Â
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Serendipity led me to place Yon Ort and ONLY back to back – a track that claims “What you feel, isn’t real” followed by a track that claims “we all die!” It’s a haphazard goodness that I can’t take credit for but I’m happy to bring to you.
No theme in this Volume of the podcast, just another quality smattering of great local music. We’re closing in on Volume 100 and it feels great that there’s no shortage of music to put together.
Ahead of their official October 20th release date, you can now stream the entire sophomore LP from Bully, Losing, over on NPR Music. It is, as you’d expect from the singles that preceded it, a grunge-inspired, tension-filled, extremely honest blast of rock music. Best experienced at the highest volumes.
