Here is a YouTube playlist of all the songs that made this list.
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Download: Arsis- Lepers Caress Arsis are the next artists in line to have Scion put out another free EP for streaming and downloading. Scion has already put out some stellar stuff in recent years, ranging from Magrudergrind to Immolation. With Lepers Caress, we just might have one of the best
[audio:http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/mp3/jnr107.mp3] Nothing brightens up a song like a whistle, eh? That seems to be the theory on this new track from Sleeping back, “Walk Home,” which comes from the garage rock band’s sophomore album on Joyful Noise recordings, Women Of Your Life.
Gnawed Gristle and Bone by Venowl Despite extreme metal’s noisy nature, there’s a surprising lack of artists making it who openly embrace noise as a compositional tool. If anything, noise is simply just a by-product of making such uncompromising music. However, that’s not the case with Venowl.
First Writings by Hilang Child Hilang Child’s First Writings EP is a collection of wintery and emotive ballads that have a Fleet Foxes-like appreciation for dynamics and vocal harmonies. Though the inspiration is very obvious, it doesn’t stop songs like the opening track from being incredibly moving with
Sonic experimentalist Solicce, a.k.a. Tom Gallo, has a debut full-length dropping early next year. On the small collection of tracks he’s seen fit to release beforehand right here, “Moonsailing” is a touching and piano-lead standout. Not only is the piano playing here delicate and patient, but the
Some melodic and catchy slacker-style indie rock from California X, who is looking at a 2013 release on Don Giovianni Records. Stream the first song to drop from their self-titled album, “Pond Rot,” above.
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On Miguel’s sophomore album, the contemporary R&B singer reinvents his image and sound to create a futuristic fusion with elements of rock, synth pop, and funk. Hopefully, the production on his next record reaches the fine-tuned ambition of his singing and songwriting. WATCH THE REVIEW
