Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2008
Genji Siraisi - Surviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits

Genji Siraisi - Surviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits

Genji Siraisi
Surviving 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

Madeoutofbabies - The Ruiner

Madeoutofbabies
The 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 Website

Schoolyard Heroes - Abominations

Schoolyard Heroes - Abominations

Schoolyard Heroes
Abominations
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 WebsiteSchoolyard Heroes Wiki

Stealin Strings - Waves

Stealin Strings - Waves

Stealin Strings
Waves
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 Website

Testament - The Formation of Damnation

Testament - The Formation of Damnation

Testament
The 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 WebsiteTestament Wiki

Totimoshi - Milagrosa

Totimoshi - Milagrosa

Totimoshi
Milagrosa
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 WebsiteTotimoshi Wiki

Bill Purdy - Move My Way

Bill Purdy - Move My Way

Bill Purdy
Move 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 Website

Burning Brides - Anhedonia

Burning Brides - Anhedonia

Burning Brides
Anhedonia
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 WebsiteBurning Brides Wiki

Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever - Venus On Earth

Dengue Fever
Venus 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 WebsiteDengue Fever Wiki

Eivind Opsvik - Overseas III

Eivind Opsvik - Overseas III

Eivind Opsvik
Overseas 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 Website

Feelin Band - The Sacred Play Of Life

Feelin Band - The Sacred Play Of Life

Feelin Band
The 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 Website

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn
Deadly 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.

Hydrogyn Website

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