Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Genji Siraisi - Surviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits
Genji SiraisiSurviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits
Label: Expansion Team Records
These 7 Tracks of subtle and unassuming electronica with a smooth flow and quirky backbone are revamps taken from this Groove Collective drummer’s prior “Censorshit” release. Interesting and entertaining.
Madeoutofbabies - The Ruiner
MadeoutofbabiesThe Ruiner
Label: The End Records
Flecks of industrial and dirge metal are taunted and disrupted with waves of harsh a-tonal melodic contradictions and moody female vocals. The pummeling complexities almost overwhelm their creative rage.
• Madeoutofbabies WebsiteSchoolyard Heroes - Abominations
Schoolyard HeroesAbominations
Label: Stolen Transmission
Pummeling soliloquies of the disturbed that are frayed at the ends and don’t meet the musical quota of most genres. Often rebuking like a caged creature, the female vocals pry at the listeners sanity while questioning the paradigms of societal structure and norms.
• Schoolyard Heroes Website • Schoolyard Heroes WikiStealin Strings - Waves
Stealin StringsWaves
Label: Hot Dog Records
With a new bassist under their belt, these rising rockin’ bluegrass pompadours are once again making their way through the festival circuit this summer. They were the only band I noticed at Bella Sol that was given the opportunity due to their versatility, depth of sound and song content to play a set on the main stage plus an acoustic set on the tent stage.
• Stealin Strings WebsiteTestament - The Formation of Damnation
TestamentThe Formation of Damnation
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Continuing to build on their impressive 25 year career with this vibrant neck-wrecking thrash blast from the past. Lyrically it is driven by contemporary issues. The lineup is fantastic and so is their sonic attack.
• Testament Website • Testament WikiTotimoshi - Milagrosa
TotimoshiMilagrosa
Label: Volcom Entertainment
Valliant variations of texture, rhythm and raw emotional fortitude underscored by gravitational guitar playing and a sinister urgency propel the output of this Bay Area based and proudly Latin outfit to another dimension.
• Totimoshi Website • Totimoshi WikiBill Purdy - Move My Way
Bill PurdyMove My Way
Label: Bill Purdy Music
This singer/songwriter and pianist bellows out smooth pop rock grooves in the vein of Jack Johnson but manages to find his own gritty pace and emotion on this EP
• Bill Purdy WebsiteBurning Brides - Anhedonia
Burning BridesAnhedonia
Label: CobraSide Distribution
A hard rockin’ trio pumping out a flavorful spin on heavy alternative rock with a heavy hand in the low end grooves and a droning swagger filled with post punk angst and profound awareness. “Anhedonia” means the inability to gain pleasure from enjoyable experiences.
• Burning Brides Website • Burning Brides WikiDengue Fever - Venus On Earth
Dengue FeverVenus On Earth
Label: M80 Music
Have you been searching for 60’s retro Cambodian pop rock with a psychedelic slur and female vocals? Then look no further than this flamboyant Los Angeles-based group to fulfill your need!
• Dengue Fever Website • Dengue Fever WikiEivind Opsvik - Overseas III
Eivind OpsvikOverseas III
Label: Loyal Label
Classic straight jazz turned into an ambient field and then nudged with noise, progressive elements and a few electronica glitches. This Norwegian born and NYC based composer records and plays live with a 4-piece ensemble called Overseas.
• Eivind Opsvik WebsiteFeelin Band - The Sacred Play Of Life
Feelin BandThe Sacred Play Of Life
Label: Wake The World
Soulful crooning compliments the flowing piano and contemplative writing style with a folk, jazz and jam-infused bluesy backbone. This talented Twin Cities group rounds it out with some occasional Spanish influences.
• The Feelin Band WebsiteHydrogyn - Deadly Passions
HydrogynDeadly Passions
Label: DR2 Records
Smart, sexy, determined and connected (they scored a Pepsi gig off their demo!), this well fueled metal outfit struts their stuff with a stunning female presence in front and a furious musical appeal in tow.
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