The duality of introspectively emotive lyricism meeting the outpouring of external release come to a head when Grayling, a.k.a. Lexi Campion (formerly of Edelweiss), peers inward whilst pushing outward. The result, her debut EP Everything That Burns (which was recently released via NDE Records), is a musical tug of war – heavy and gripping. Hold on tight.
Austin
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Troller’s ‘Storm Maker’ Video is As Gorgeous and Odd as the Song Itself
Weird bands are making some badass high-tech, lo-fi impressionistic videos in Austin right now, and we are eating this stuff up. Latest in the line of Austin’s most experimental artists to embrace abstract bizarro tech-created imagery for the visual representations of their music, a list that’s recently included acts like Shmu and Rikroshi, are Deli-favorite doom sirens Troller.
The video in question is for the mightily-named and overwhelmingly pretty track “Storm Maker” from Troller’s recent and sublime Graphic, and both it and the song itself are a departure, at least in surface aesthetics, from the majority of Troller’s typically dark and heavy oeuvre. Here Troller applies their tremendous (in the true sense of the word) musical approach to being also gorgeous- the track is edgy, harmonic, modern, and outright heartbreakingly pretty. The subject matter is the typically heady and emotionally complex stuff you get with Troller (and, really, most all Holodeck Records acts), with no small amount of weltschmerz present, but as opposed to the overwhelming doom and crushing crescendos of their standard songs, “Storm Maker” is both audially and visually an assault of gorgeousness.
A large part of that in the song itself can be attributed to singer and deathbass maven Amber Star-Goers’ thrillingly dynamic vocals, which are presented here in a manner that gives you a chance to hear her voice clearly and at its most skillfully dynamic. The woman hits notes in the crescendo that are shocking in their power and goosebumps-inducing, and this track is in one way a hell of an argument that Star-Goers’ has the best command of her range in all of Austin music. Instrumentalists Adam Jones and Justin Star-Goers provide a slow, but driving drum pad-laced aural structure over which Amber’s voice plays that is equally as entrancing and darkly lovely.
Troller is making Lord of the Rings-level epic fantasy music right now, but done by the hippest, smartest people you know, as if they weren’t Austinite humans but the most truly metal avant garde band of dark elves and orcs ever to throw noise across the multiverse. The “Storm Maker” video here is perfectly constructed to match the music- a highly abstract and impressionistic take that’s so very modern that it has that rare intelligent retro look at 80s and 90s computer culture that is only just now getting its due through burning edge artists like Macintosh Plus and PC Music, and now Troller. The song’s a long’n’ (Troller ain’t afeared of nothin’), and it is thoroughly worth taking in as a whole at 1080p, preferably on some damn good headphones or a system worthy of the bigness of this sound and video.
Take a look below, check out the whole Graphic album here, and we’ll leave you with this insightful Troller quote from the “Storm Maker” video premiere a la FADER:
“Lyrically, this song is about the cycle of chaos and order in life. When circumstances force you to re-evaluate and humble yourself, there is a somber process of accepting your own limitations. These self-reflective moments usually teach valuable lessons to better manage the moments when you actually are in control. It’s the duality of being a Storm Watcher and a Storm Maker.”
NYC
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Tuxis Giant releases split EP with Traded
To listen to Boston based trio Tuxis Giant is to delve into the deep recesses of your mind. The rollicking guitar riffs and the gentle plucking of the chords play out like quiet, contemplative ruminations that creep up to you in the dark hours of the night. O’Conner’s voice glides over the melancholy melodies like pleading whispers before the electric guitar swells and his voice bellows over them. Tuxis Giant is the type of band you can listen to during long, midnight drives by yourself–the windows down with the wind racing past you. The band released a full length album in 2015 but just released a 4 song EP split with Traded (streaming below). Expect a full band show in a month so keep an eye on their Facebook page for details and listen to their album below!
Toronto
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WINE LIPS – DEBUT EP
Newish Toronto garage trio Wine Lips has dropped their debut EP. I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with them a couple months ago. They impressed me then and this EP is spot on. Its noisy and raucous while still keeping you interested with catchy melodies and hooks. It opens up with a quick and to the point banger called "Slaves". They had previously released the tune "Dead Beat" which is a wicked 2 minute track featuring thumping drums and a wacky solo. "The Shakes" sings about what most of us feel on a Monday and has a surfy drum beat to go along with the controlled madness that is Wine Lips. The highlight of this EP for me is "Out of Control". Right from the opening riff you can tell it’s gonna be a good song. The verse is tight and catchy but when they slam into the chorus thats when you’ll be hooked. Add in a deadly solo/breakdown and you’re good to go. This EP is available on their bandcamp page for only 5 bucks. Celebrate their release with them on Saturday April 23rd at Bovine Sex Club. – Kris Gies
Toronto
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RETROACTION – 360 VIDEO!
The Retroaction are a 4 piece rock group originally out of Hamilton. They sound like they’re a British invasion group…that came from America. One of the last bands to record at the original Porcelain Records studio as well. Look at this crazy music video they threw together for the track "Little Strange". Move the camera around yourself as you watch. It has 360 capabilities. Took me at least 6 spins to realize this….go see Retroaction at Homegrown Hamilton this Friday! – Kris Gies
Chicago
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Eiffel Tower
Local trio Eiffel Tower has release a new EP called Eugene Sawyer EP. They will be celebrating the release with a show The Burlington on May 7th with Junkee Girl, Boxing Fetish, and Joe Bordenaro.
NYC
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Worriers and Painted Zeros play The Mercury Lounge on 04.21
Brooklyn Political punk act, Worriers, announced their upcoming headline show at Mercury Lounge on April 21st, joined on stage by Philly’s Pouty (ex-Slutever, Upset) and Don Giovanni label-mates Painted Zeros, who play dreamy post punk and are also based in NYC. Worriers is currently finishing a 5-week eastern US tour that included dates supporting The Smith Street Band and The Falcon (Lawrence Arms, Alkaline Trio, Loved Ones) along with an official appearance at SXSW. This will be the band’s first New York headline date of the year, after sold-out shows supporting Iron Chic and The Smith Street Band.
NYC
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Slonk Donkerson brings their ’80s guitar rock to Palisades on 04.23
Most people remember the ’80s for post punk, new wave and cheesy synth pop, but that decade produced also a lot of great guitar rock bands like R.E.M. and Weezer that prepared a fertile ground for the college rock and grunge explosions of the ’90s. Slonk Donkerson’s super solid debut album, entitled ‘The Lunar Martini Motorbike Club and Their Respective Destinies,’ effortlessly gathers several of the aforementioned influences in ten powerful tracks. Older single ‘Watching Every Channel at Once‘ is still their catchiest, but the entire albums offers a rare songwriting consistency. Check out opening track Sonata and don’t miss their live appearance at Palisades on April 23.
Philadelphia
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Krust Toons: “Sober Drumming” by Teddy Hazard
Krust Toons: "Sober Drumming" by Teddy Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
NYC
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The old new wave is new again with Order Of Operations, live at Alphaville on 04.20
The deadpan vocals, minimalistic electro arrangements and sober melodies of some of the new wave of the ’80s are brought back to life by Brooklyn’s Order of Operations, the project of Brooklyn songwriter Alain Paradis. Single ‘Pheromones And Molecules’ (streaming below) channels Brian Eno’s commanding melodies with early electronic simplicity reminiscent of the early Human League. Lovers of that sound can witness Order of Operations live at Alphaville on April 20th.
NYC
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NYC
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Echoscape unveils video for “March of A Lonesome Man” + plays Pianos on 05.04
We discovered Echoscape, the brainchild of NYC’s dreamy acoustic guitar virtuoso Satoshi Inoue, through our latest Best of NYC Poll for Emerging Artists. As you can see from his latest video for instrumental piece "March of A Lonesome Man," the young man has a rather unique way to play that instrument. His sung songs blend dream pop, folk and math rock in unexpected ways, check out his recent single ‘Brightest,’ below. You can catch Echoscape live at Pianos on May 4th.