Here is some stuff I've been digging lately. It's worth your while to track this stuff down if you can..
Unearthly Trance - The Trident (Relapse) - Epic yet diverse metal from these ex-Long Island hardcore kids. The recording brings out their overall intensity and you are left wondering if this band listens to more Isis or Mastodon. Either way, this is my favorite thing that Relapse has done since "Leviathan".
The Busy Signals - Can't Feel a Thing 45 (Shit Sandwich) - This is literally perfect garage punk. Thick guitars and the catchiest melodies this side of indie pop. Possibly the best single released so far in 2006. Wish it was more than 2 songs, but it's nice to be left wanting a lot more.
Sic Alps - Soft Tour in Rough Form 12" (Mountain Saint Mountain) - Blown out folky guitar work and droney, yet clear vocals. Lo-Fi but not annoyingly so. I really like this, and this style of music/recording is really hit or miss for me. Makes you feel like you are on too many pain killers underwater. My only complaint is that it's too short. 4 songs in a limited edition of 500. Definitely recommended.
Skitsystem - Stigmata LP (Havoc Records) - The masters of Scandinavian crust return with a suitably crushing and consistently awesome record. This is what political hardcore needs to sound like; the point comes across like a spiked bat to your testicles.
Saviours - Crucifire LP (Level-Plane Records) - If you live in the Bay Area, go check this band out whenever you can. Well played 80's style metal mixed with a High on Fire vibe. Ex-members of Yaphet Kotto and The Pattern getting evil and managing to be compelling while they do it.
You have your homework! Go google and order!
Unearthly Trance - The Trident (Relapse) - Epic yet diverse metal from these ex-Long Island hardcore kids. The recording brings out their overall intensity and you are left wondering if this band listens to more Isis or Mastodon. Either way, this is my favorite thing that Relapse has done since "Leviathan".
The Busy Signals - Can't Feel a Thing 45 (Shit Sandwich) - This is literally perfect garage punk. Thick guitars and the catchiest melodies this side of indie pop. Possibly the best single released so far in 2006. Wish it was more than 2 songs, but it's nice to be left wanting a lot more.
Sic Alps - Soft Tour in Rough Form 12" (Mountain Saint Mountain) - Blown out folky guitar work and droney, yet clear vocals. Lo-Fi but not annoyingly so. I really like this, and this style of music/recording is really hit or miss for me. Makes you feel like you are on too many pain killers underwater. My only complaint is that it's too short. 4 songs in a limited edition of 500. Definitely recommended.
Skitsystem - Stigmata LP (Havoc Records) - The masters of Scandinavian crust return with a suitably crushing and consistently awesome record. This is what political hardcore needs to sound like; the point comes across like a spiked bat to your testicles.
Saviours - Crucifire LP (Level-Plane Records) - If you live in the Bay Area, go check this band out whenever you can. Well played 80's style metal mixed with a High on Fire vibe. Ex-members of Yaphet Kotto and The Pattern getting evil and managing to be compelling while they do it.
You have your homework! Go google and order!
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margot_dent:
it is excellent to have you as a music editor, keep up the great work 
misskittenbot:
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