Happy hump day from snowed in Missoula! The snow continues to fall but we have more hot music to share. Check out these five artists.
Artist Name: Alright
Album Name: On the Outs
Label: Black Numbers
Genre: Indie Rock/Pop Punk
Track Listing: 1. On the Outs; 2. Ghosts; 3. Someone Else; 4. Flowers
Publicist: Part Time PR
Review: Alright has been burning up the local Charlotte music scene since 2014, and released a tasty morsel of an EP back in December. We love the energy of these songs, and the retro feel on the title track. We only wish this one was more than just four songs, because it only teases the listener with the potential for greatness. We love this band, and hope that that deliver more of this amazing groove soon.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one. It will remind you of what true indie music is like.
Artist Name: Astrophobos
Album Name: Malice of Antiquity
Label: Triumvirate Records
Genre: Black Metal
Track Listing: 1. Fire of Catharsis; 2. Begotten in Black; 3. Descending Shadows; 4. Abattoir for Flesh and Faith; 5. The Summoning Call; 6. The Wolves Between the Stars; 7. Until the Red of Dawn; 8. The Nourishing Hate; 9. Imperator Noctis
Publicist: Viral Propaganda PR
Review: Lately we have received a lot of great music from Sweden, most of it in the blues genre. Astrophobos is another band from Sweden, but their sound is definitely not the blues. They play heavy black metal music that will tear apart the silence and usher in a darkness that is full of energy and power. Although the vocals are screamo, at least in this case you can actually understand them as they sit perfectly on the foundation of screaming guitars and pounding drums, telling their stories of the dark side. While this music is not for everyone, it should be very popular for fans of the heavier side of metal.
Recommendation: If you are a fan of metal, you will love this album.
Artist Name: Tender
Album Name: Fear of Falling Asleep
Label: Partisan Records
Genre: Electronic/Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Handmade Ego; 2. Bottled Up; 3. No Devotion; 4. Fear of Falling Asleep; 5. Can’t Show my Face; 6. When They Come for You; 7. Slow Love; 8. Closer Still; 9. Tainted; 10. More or Less
Publicist: Practise Music
Review: The UK’s Tender released their sophomore album last month, and we love the vibe of this album. Sprinkled with electronica, it’s full of indie rock goodness and songs that will stay with the listener long after they are done. This music is screaming for heavy rotation on American college radio stations, and should also receive consideration from music supervisors for music placement opportunities. Our favorite tracks include “Bottled Up,” “No Devotion,” the title track, “Slow Love,” “Tainted,” and “More or Less.”
Recommendation: We highly recommend you Get this one!
Artist Name: About-Face
Album Name: The Coming of Age
Label: Self-released
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Waste Your Time; 2. As Expected; 3. Sleeping Pill; 4. Wisdom Teeth; 5. The Optimist (Reprieve); 6. Rollcall; 7. As I am Now; 8. Shrug; 9. You Would; 10. Ticking Time Bomb; 11. The Optimist
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Omaha, Nebraska is home to About-Face, and we think this band deserves a much wider home. Their music is pure indie rock, and definitely deserves serious attention from industry executives, including radio station managers and music supervisors. We don’t think their music is a “Waste of Time,” because, “As Expected,” we believe “You Would” love their sound. You don’t need to pull your “Wisdom Teeth” or “Shrug” to love this “Ticking Time Bomb” from “The Optimist.” Their soothing rock sound is better than a “Sleeping Pill” and will definitely be something you can dig “As I am Now.”
Recommendation: Run out and Get this one!
Artist Name: Isolated Youth
Album Name: Warfare
Label: Fabrika Records
Genre: Post-punk
Track Listing: 1. Oath; 2. Warfare; 3. Safety; 4. Gold Lane; 5. Seasons
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: Our second band today from Sweden is neither blues nor metal, but unmistakably post-punk, although the songs are not as short as most punk songs and the energy is more intense and less frenetic. You can still feel the angst in their vocals and the urgency in their lyrics. The title track is especially powerful.
Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out.