I’m not dead – I’ve just been hibernating. I’ve been quite busy and as a result have been neglecting legs to drop us – apologies! I need to get myself back into the swing of setting aside some time to post. Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten any of you.
Summer is my favourite time of the year and a lot of brilliant releases tend to fall in my general direction around this time. These are the sounds I’ll be guaranteed to jam throughout the season –
Tobacco – Maniac Meat
Last year Black Moth Super Rainbow were my primary summer jam, this year it’s Tobacco (BMSR frontman) taking the title with what is probably my favourite BMSR-related release to date.
Ceephax Acid Crew – United Acid Emirates
I just want to play UAE all day and play it LOUD. It’s so much fun it just defines the season for me. I’ve slept on Ceephax for way too long – dude is brilliant!
Bibio – Discography
If I had to pick a band or artist who’s sound came closest to the feeling of summer, it’d be Bibio. Check this post to see what I’m talking about.
Hope everybody enjoys their summer and I’ll be getting some posts up soon! :)
If when the term “screamo” is raised, bands like Orchid, Circle Takes the Square, La Quiete, Daitro and Yaphet Kotto pop to mind, this is a record for you. If, when the term is raised, floppy fringes and names like Bring Me the Horizon and Alesana are brought to mind, you’re doing it wrong. You might want to re-educate yourself on the matter and come back to this post later.
Saying that, this isn’t a screamo record. It fits better in the post-hardcore category, with hints of metal, punk/hardcore and, as mentioned, screamo, peaking through – but it is very reminiscent of the aforementioned bands and I think this record would appeal to fans of the genre. I remember reading about this band among others being labeled the “new-wave” of screamo. I don’t know if I’d call it that but it is very, very good.
No beating around the bush, the real appeal of this band is down to vocals of Jordan Dreyer, who’s vocal style is heavily remnant of mewithoutYou vocalist Aaron Weiss. Spoken word > screamed vocals are a well-used concept in the album and fit the instrumentals (which are, in there own right, brilliant, if undershadowed by Dreyer) wonderfully. The writing ability equals and even at times surpasses the vocal talent – there is no forced rhyme or awkward phrases – every word, every line, is carefully picked and aims for the emotions. Still a young band, these guys are one to keep an eye on.
Also, it’s my bday today ^_______^b – make me happy and recommend me wicked super awesome cool music!
Broderick is a name many of us would have heard by now – Peter Broderick has been working his magic on the musical scene now for three years releasing albums highly regarded both by the press and fans aswell as touring together with Heather in the Efterklang live band.
But, for me, it wasn’t Peter who introduced me to the wonderful music of the Broderick’s – instead it was his sister and her debut release, From The Ground.
From The Ground is a record of haunting beauty and great depth. I’m picking up bits after many repeated listens that really make me stop and listen every time – for example, one of my personal highlights, the multi-layered vocals of “The Colors” or one of the many expansive, swelling string sections. Heather’s singing voice is a rare gift and her songwriting ability is incredible, turning what could have been simply another great release into one of the year’s highlights and a record that I feel will stay with me for a long time.
Pick up the limited vinyl if you get the chance – lovely artwork, an infinite violin loop and an added bonus track.
legs to drop us. 