It’s been nearly a year since since BEDROOM released anything but Noah Kittinger has roused from his slumber and released another breezy lo-fi summer track for all to enjoy.  

I rather enjoyed the previous release from Omniscient Art – The Rift – and WE WILL seems to continue in the same vein. Instrumental explorations with hip-hop, ambient and avant-garde roots. 

First off, accolades should be given to these guys for shortening their name from Ben Spinks Supermelt to, simply, Supermelt. It more properly embodies the bombastic rock they’re capable of without giving you some sense of silliness before you even hear a note.

Secondly, GREAT work to them for putting together such a fine record. Most of it is a burning onslaught of energy but they’re wise enough to pepper that tempo with a slow number to calm you down. Don’t miss out on “Lobo Nino”, the title track “Nobody Else” and the explosive “Nirvana.” 

It came out in 2008 but the G.E.D. Soul series of 7″’s holds strong. The best place to start is, clearly, the first in the series. If you haven’t noticed, GED Soul has been slowly but surely putting out some very worthwhile tracks.

Quinn Erwin has set himself up with some creative restrictions for his (MEMO)ries project. The song itself must be recorded by the Voice Memos app and only one instrument (and vocal) will be involved. He even uses the phone to create the artwork. 

Recording yourself playing acoustically into a semi lo-fi recording device isn’t anything new but I appreciate that the entire production can take place on just a phone. It’s also worth noting that Quinn has captured some pretty emotive vocal performances, likely because the recording process seems so non-threatening.

I know nothing of Charlie Shea. His bandcamp profile consists of two words - “fuck off.” What I do know is that his various songs and EP’s are filled with upbeat garage rock, crunchy ballads and weird indie rock. Honestly, it’s a lot of good ideas and excellent execution. I may have to fuck off but I’m going to revisit these songs often.

Iron/Fox is the collaborative undertaking of Justin Fox and Aaron Irons – the later of which you may know from his involvement in The Non-Commissioned Officers, Jasmin Kaset’s band, Vermicious K’nids and other various projects. It’s a keyboard driven bit of indie rock with a flair for building tensions. Personally, I think the second half of the record is the strongest – particularly the title track. I imagine you’ll see more and more of Iron/Fox pop up around town, just a hunch.

When you have the band name BecomingTheDevourer (one word) and an album entitled My Time on a Dying Ship with the track “The Fever Dream of a Dying God” you are really setting the scene for what your listeners should expect. Fortunately, BecomingTheDevourer does not disappoint and this is an EP of properly tension filled, brooding, epic dark soundscapes. Maybe not your standard Summer Friday listening fair but a well defined package worth immersing in.

Make no mistake, calling this an album or an EP or any kind of traditional musical collection label is inaccurate. This is a four-track turned on at intermittent moments recording pieces of time and, occasionally, there is some music that goes along with it. I can’t even put my finger on why I enjoy this but I think it’s the voyeuristic nature of it.  I won’t say this is for everyone but if you’re in the right headspace, this fits the need just perfectly.