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It seems like whenever I try to sum up 4 Beat Grace exactly – and I’ve tried several times – ultimately, I fail. The Zurich-based band not only covers the post-punk genre but dives deep into the possibilities of all sounds microtonal. That implies applying their extraordinary technique to alternative […]
Portuguese post-rock veterans Indignu have just unveiled a new track from their fifth album titled “Adeus”, which is set for release on November 4th via A Thousand Arms and dunk!records. adeus by indignu Recorded at Arda Recorders, in Porto, and mastered by Birgir Jón Birgisson (the Icelandic magician behind some of Bjork’s, Sigur Rós, Alcest, and Spiritualized pieces), “Adeus” not only cements […]
Italian sludgy doom-metal trio S.I.D. today shares a music video for the title track of their new EP “City of Chemistry”, which is set for release on October 14th via Gruesome Records in cooperation with SFA Records and V.A.N.G.A. Records. Formed in 2019, S.I.D. is a doom-metal trio from Italy, whose sound can be described as a mix […]
Emarosa releases their next flamboyant pop track, ‘Stay”’ The memorable, melodic track coincides with the announcement of their highly anticipated album “Sting”, set to release on January 27th via Out of Line Music. About the single: “’Stay’ really turned into a ‘become what you hate’ story. That feeling of knowing something is bad for you and you’re on the […]
‘DIE4MYBITCH,’ is a hypnotic introduction to PLVTINUM‘s upcoming EP, slated to release later this year. Pairing cinematic production with sinister yet self-aware lyrics, PLVTINUM explores his internal struggle with possessiveness on ‘DIE4MYBITCH.’ He elaborates: “On one hand, my instinct to engage in possessive behavior can be destructive to my relationships, on the […]
Ukrainian black metal stalwart DRUDKH has just revealed the brand new track ‘November’, the second song from the newest album “All Belong to the Night” which will be see the light of day on November 11, 2022. The year is 2022. Pop culture has decayed to the point where social media platforms set the narrative and by the […]
Ghent-based post-metal collective Huracán will release the second full-length album “We Are Very Happy” on September 30 via dunk!records. The follow-up to their 2017’s EP “Realm of Instability” was produced by Huracán and Wim Reygaert, recorded and mixed by Geert Reygaert, and sees the Belgian group delivering a dynamic and powerful post-metal sound. With its razor-sharp riffs, propulsive drumming, […]
VALBORG‘s massive new full-length “Der Alte” is crushing stores on brutal impact today, Friday, September 9. The German sludge monsters will be able to support their fresh album on tour with MANTAR, which kicks off tomorrow at the Hellseatic in the duo’s original hometown of Bremen in the North of Germany. VALBORG comment: “Today, ‘Der […]
>be me>music journalist for almost 4 years>go to ArcTanGent 2022>unbelievably hyped>apply for press pass to ATG>not even a reply over months>well aren’t you a bunch of boiled carrots>but first 8 day vacation in Zurich>change 2 planes to arrive in Zurich>physically exhausting yet rewarding time in Zurich>change another 2 planes omw […]
‘Wonder’, the third single from BOOGIE BELGIQUE‘s forthcoming album “Machine”, is a joyful yet nostalgic nod to their roots. In line with fan favorites like ‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘Forever & Ever’, this modern melancholic Crooner, inspired by the 1909 Harold Orlob hit ‘I Wonder Who’s Kissing You Now’, mixes modern punchy beats with the best […]