Battles Keep the Loops Going on ‘Juice B Crypts’
Going from a trio to a duo doesn't affect Battles' dedication to chirpy synths and deep grooves on their latest, Juice B Crypts.
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Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ Is Technically Proficient But Emotionally Shallow
Like their namesake, Black Midi are a restless, unstoppable force that push their members and listeners to their limits in Schlagenheim.
CHON Continue Their Intricate Yet Inviting Instrumental Excellence on Self-Titled Third LP
Fans CHON's previous work—as well as instrumental rock in a broader sense—will surely find plenty to enjoy about Chon. Just don't expect anything especially diverse or daring along the way.
American Football Produce That Sweet Melancholy on ‘American Football (LP3)’
The slow motion success story of a '90s college band from Urbana, Illinois, takes another unlikely turn with American Football (LP3).
Pom Poko Defy Conventions and Classifications with ‘Birthday’
Norwegian quartet Pom Poko's debut Birthday is a stunning, mind-blowing mix of monster riffs and sweet melodies.
Math-, Prog-, and Pop-. Death and the Penguin Are Full of Hyphenated Rock.
Death and the Penguin's debut album Anomie mixes different strains of instrument-oriented rock, particularly math and progressive, with an ear for hooks.
Orchards Explore the Travails of Relationships on ‘Losers/Lovers’
All relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, are full of peaks and valleys. Orchards figure might as well put a bright backdrop on the whole thing.
Death and the Penguin Fuse British Charm and Biting Complexity on “Leatherface” (premiere)
London's Death and the Penguin showcases equally refined songwriting and playing on this selection from their debut LP, Anomie.
Dance Gavin Dance Relishes Soaring Emotional Assaults with ‘Artificial Selection’
Artificial Selection is a fine addition to not only the Dance Gavin Dance catalog but the entire stylistic landscape to which it belongs.
Ricarda Cometa Combines Latin, African and Asian Influences With Noise, Math Rock on ‘Ricarda Cometa 2’ (album stream)
Argentine-Peruvian duo Ricarda Cometa prepares for a European tour with the release of a new album filled with adventure, Ricarda Cometa 2.
Palm – “Dog Milk” (Singles Going Steady)
Here we are, in 2018, and we finally have a band that sounds like the lo-fi budget version of looping math-rockers Battles.
Umphrey’s McGee Gives Us Another Futuristic Light Show With Their “Forks” Video (premiere)
Directed by Umphrey's McGee's light designer, Jefferson Waful, "Forks" is a blast into the future following the events of a spectacular solar flare.