An atmosphere of catharsis with a penchant to soak in the searing melodically noisy chaos, Creepoid sits back in serenely somber, with the ability to flip the switch, mesmerizing in the eerie echoing ascension. On the evening of its release, the band celebrates their fresh EP Burner (available via WavePOP Records) with a corresponding show at Kung Fu Necktie. Joining in on the festivities are the possessing, guitar-blazing garage-punk of Dark Web and the raw ominous ferocity of metal quartet Body Spray. The duo of Al Creedon (I IM EYE MY, ex-Bleeding Rainbow) & Ricardo Lagomasino (Lithuania/Many Arms), a.k.a. Birth Worms, unearth an effects-laden, electro-percussive attack to kick things off. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $13, 21+ – Michael Colavita
New Sheer Mag LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Sheer Mag announced earlier this month that they would be releasing their first three EPs remastered as a vinyl LP, entitled Compilation. They have also teamed up with Malaysian DIY label Exit Music, and will be releasing the full-length on cassette as First Three EPs, which is available for streaming and purchase digitally below. The band is also set to tour Australia and New Zealand at the beginning of December.
New Track: “Angelina” – Brandon Can’t Dance
On his latest single, “Angelina,” Brandon Ayres, a.k.a. Brandon Can’t Dance, constructs a gloomy, melodic, lo-fi snapshot of shut-in depression. The narrative rides the simplicity of a rough acoustic guitar riff, before breaking out of its confines with the spiking surge of electric. The song is featured on the forthcoming album, Graveyard of Good Times, that will be released on January 13 via Lucky Number Music.
History Now
History Now released their debut LP, Weather Vanes, today. The album is driving and atmospheric all in the matter of a few songs. The songwriters and solid vocals from Kyle Jaromin really shine through out this album.
Goldenchild bring their cosmic country to BK Bazaar on 11.30
In 2015, the duo of Wiley Gaby & Jeffrey Doker, Goldenchild, released their debut LP ’Bridges’, a country-pop record with a peculiar cosmic aura. The album’s title track perfectly exemplifies this quality: a reverb-drenched guitar swells in, introducing a surreal atmosphere; soon enough, more traditional instruments join it, including also an airy string section. The main vocals and harmonies bring a worldly element to the track, but their evocative tone plays into the mysterious mood set by that initial, droney effect. Take a listen to the below and/or see the band live at Brooklyn Bazaar on November 30th with The Hollows. -Ashley Muniz
Gavin Turek releases disco-tinged new single “Good Look For You”
Singer/songwriter Gavin Turek provides a stellar blend of rhythm and soul on "Good Luck For You", a disco-tinged groover for the modern era that puts her on the spotlight after a series of fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mayor Hawthorne and TOKiMONSTA. It’s faultlessly layered soul-funk that keeps its classical influences intact, with fuzzy synth lines and strapping piano keys prancing about as Turek lends her wholesome vocal delivery.
"Good Luck For You" will be featured on her debut EP of the same name, which is not coming out until February 17 of next year. Her sole date for the remainder of the year will be at ShowGlobe Music Festival on 12/29. A slew of new tour dates are due to show up sometime soon, so keep your eyes peeled for any further announcements.
Track Premiere: “Ground of Being” – Pretty Words
September’s Featured Artist Poll Winners, Pretty Words made quick work utilizing their prize of free studio recording time from our sponsor, Sleepless Sound Studio. As a result, we are happy to premiere the quartet’s new single, “Ground of Being”. The extended sonic sojourn maintains a steady, grit-accentuating pace as the vocals pressurize around escalating instrumentation that gradually shifts upward, slowly releasing its raw, emotive fortitude.
Show Me the Body announce multi-venue fall residency in NYC
In the summer of 2016, Show Me the Body released their debut album “Body War,” an electric banjo-driven sonic storm, blending post-hardcore, industrial, hip hop and math rock. That’s the record most NYC kids involved in the vital, seminal, local DIY scene – and in all likelihood, most rock critics too – will remember years from now.
The NYC born and bred trio just announced a New York show residency that will take place in five different venues across the city. This residency is presented as an extension of the spirit of their recent short film called "Ammunition", for which the band’s goal was to find and tell stories as compelling, disturbing and uplifting as they found in their own backyard of New York City. Dates can be found here, check out the video for album opener ‘Body War’ below. – photo by Dylan Johnson
Ne-Hi “Stay Young”
Ne-Hi has released the first single, “Stay Young”, from their forthcoming LP Offers. The new album is due out on Feb. 24th, and is available for preorder now.
Ne-Hi will be touring the country this winter, but will be performing at The Empty Bottle on Feb. 24th to celebrate the release of Offers.
Synth-Soul from Brooklyn: WASHA
WASHA is the name of Dwight Pendleton’s project, a one man, DIY synthpop act that interestingly blends (a very white version of) soul vocals with noisy backing tracks flirting with industrial and goth. WASHA is currently working on new music, but we really dig this song, entitled ‘Night / Day’ from his 2015 EP ‘The Bright, Part II.’
New Track: “Good Thang” – Archawah
Stemming from the stacking of strings, on the swift enveloping soulful groove, “Good Thang,” the latest release from Archawah, brightens one’s perspective. In the cold darkness, created by the combination of the harsh political climate and the deep freeze of oncoming winter, the song provides a much-needed shot of optimism. “Don’t worry it’s a good thing, it’ll be alright” may be an overly positive but necessary mantra of the times ahead.
New Shadow Band 7″ Available for Streaming & Download
Led by Mike Bruno, the musical collective of Shadow Band, which also features Megan Biscieglia (Bad Braids), recently released a new 7” via Mexican Summer. The pair of songs, “Eagle Unseen” and “Moonshine,” enacts a somewhat drafty psych-folk mysticism. These tracks breathe in the mysterious air of the forest, hypnotically wandering among the foliage, as the warmly interwoven percussion, acoustic guitar, keys, etc. draws one into the shadows. (Photo by Paul Benson)