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Let’s Talk Daggers- “Have A Gabble”

Some fast, jagged, angular, wild, spastic, and some what zany post-hardcore from the guys in Let’s Talk Daggers. The trio just dropped a new full-length in March titled Fantastic Contraption. I’m gonna give the full-length a listen as soon as I make heads or tails of this video!

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Pissed Jeans – Honeys

On Pissed Jeans’ latest effort the band still sounds, uh, pissed.

WATCH THE REVIEW

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Everything Everything – “Duet” (Session Performance)

Everything Everything delivers a session performance of the song “Duet” for The Line of Best Fit. Watch, enjoy. I was catching a serious Coldplay vibe on this track, but the band’s eccentric approach to vocals and melody definitely keep them in a spot of their own.

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Atoms For Peace – “Judge Jury and Executioner”

With some strange loops and atmospheric vocals, this new Atoms For Peace single has me more psyched than ever to hear the band’s upcoming release, Amok, which I already said I was looking forward to in this video. Not only is there a solid chord progression here, but I’m loving the mix of acoustic and electric sounds on this. The raw acoustic guitar slides in nicely with the song’s detailed beat and weary tone.

Look for Amok via XL on February 25th.

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Murder Construct- Results

On their debut full-length, extreme music supergroup Murder Construct releases what will probably be my favorite grindcore album of 2012.

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Torche- “Kicking”

Torche drops some entertaining visuals for one of the best tracks from the Florida band’s latest album, Harmonicraft. The video here takes a humorous approach toward depicting a game of America’s greatest pastime: Kickball. There’s love, triumph, matching outfits, and concussion-induced hallucinations. This video’s got everything!

Look for Torche’s new album on Volcom.

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No Class- keine klasse II

Some uncut, unadulterated Kansas City punk coming from No Class on the band’s latest LP for Deranged Records, keine klasse II. The band’s hardcore style, relentless drumming, and whirlwind riffs make this a pretty solid punk release.

The recording is great, making some of the guitar riffs pretty pummeling. And even though the band’s lead singer works within just two modes–pissed and really pissed–this record isn’t without its variety. “Burning Bridges” is a surprisingly minimal interlude on the album, featuring a single guitar playing a reverbed chord progression into oblivion, and “Silence Please” certainly sets itself apart with some intense tom fills.

Again, look for this album now on Deranged Records.

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Tigercats- Isle of Dogs

Isle of Dogs is the most recent output from the London-based act Tigercats. This collection is a fun listen, with well-constructed pop songs that are a step above standard fare. The eager vocals are a treat, and the drumming makes sure that the album is never low on pep. Tigercats are taking a developed sound and adding their own flavour to it, and Isle of Dogs showcases that sound in full.

Stream Isle of Dogs via the widget above, and order the album on Bandcamp for ₤10.

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‘Nother Battles Take Away Show

The good people at La Blogotheque have seen fit to drop another piece of their live session with Battles. Click here to watch the previous one.

The band’s latest album, Gloss Drop, drops this week on Warp.

The Rural Alberta Advantage- “Stamp” ‡ MP3 / REVIEW

Canada’s Rural Alberta Advantage will be releasing the followup to their Saddle Creek debut this March. The album is titled Departing, and the first track to drop from it is “Stamp.” Let’s listen and review:

Review: The Rural Alberta Advantage- Stamp TRACK REVIEW

MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage- Stamp

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