Primitive Prison – “Chainshot” 7"

Posted Fri May 9, 2014

Admittedly, “Less Than a Minute” speedy punk songs are not for everyone. That being said, the kind of wild abandon and ferocious energy that comes with these songs has an undeniable appeal. Listening to this you can easily imagine a crowd of onlookers being whipped into a frenzy, I’d say that’s doing something right.

save/quit – “inside”

Posted Tue May 6, 2014

Anytime I see a band tagged “Alternative Rock” on Bandcamp I immediately suspect that the music will be solid and the vocals will absolutely ruin it. Call me a pessimist but that’s been my experience 9 times out of 10. Fortunately, this new track from “save/quit” is an outlier. A lazy journalist (such as myself) might make comparisons to The Strokes in terms of languid vocal delivery but that’s a disservice to the original work these guys are doing.

Looking forward to more, one song is not enough.

Majestico – When Kingdom Come

Posted Mon May 5, 2014

I’ve been enjoying the musical undertakings of Majestico for some time but their full energetic vision hadn’t really come to fruition until hearing this record. Their live show was always a visual treat – especially when the insane headdresses were involved – but When Kingdom Come really brings home the combination of drugged out, somewhat manic, energy or languid, drugged out, storytelling. It’s a wonderful pairing and I hope they’re able to get the word out far and wide about it’s goodness.

Forest of Tygers – Bruises

Posted Thu May 1, 2014

I’ve been following the musical undertakings of Jim and Rachel Valosik since my time at the illustrious Middle Tennessee State University. Both have been involved in a number of great bands (Serotonin, Lotushalo) and never seem to disappoint, even when they’re making music that I would not typically contemplate listening to. 

Bruises is brutal. An absolute onslaught in every respect. Dark guitars, thrashing drums and anguished, screaming vocals. Even the cover art puts a fear in your heart – who is this weeping, naked, woman? Is that even an answer you want to know? 

I know very little about the world of this level of dark metal but I know these two are killing it.

Nikki Lane – “Seein’ Double”

Posted Tue April 29, 2014

Preview the first track from the forthcoming Nikki Lane album, All or Nothin’ (May 6th). Hopefully the whole record is primarily this upbeat.. personally I think that’s where she shines the most.

Faux Ferocious – Striking Distance

Posted Thu April 24, 2014

These four brand new tracks from Faux Ferocious alternate between manic energy and the more laid back, building stoner jams. Long story short, it’s an enjoyably solid offering.

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Posted Wed April 23, 2014

forestoftygers:

Got these special editions in the mail from Primitive Violence today. We’ll have a small amount of them at the East Room free show on Friday 5/2.

If you haven’t heard Forest of Tygers yet (and consider yourself a fan of some deep, dark, black metal), do NOT miss this amazing limited edition package for their record Bruises. IT COMES WITH A KNIFE. Get yours.

JOTA ESE – SUPER DANK III

Posted Mon April 21, 2014

Jota Ese released Super Dank III yesterday, April 20th. It’s a fitting release date for an undertaking presumably designed to space the fuck out to. It’s effective too. Watch the accompanying video and stare straight ahead, devoid of thought and life complications just for a little bit.

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Posted Sat April 19, 2014

The last eight copies of Meadownoise It’s 4:00 EP are available at Grimeys. It’s been removed from online and will not be sold at shows anymore. It’s, quite literally, the last eight copies.