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SENTRIES - Snow as a Metaphor for Death
90
Noise Rock one man band SENTRIES' sophomore album, "Snow as a Metaphor for Death" stands as a audacious creativity and genre-bending piece of work. With a sound that draws from diverse influences such as Squid, Shame, Gilla Band, and early Vitalic, the album is a multifaceted tapestry of noise, post-punk, and industrial techno.

The result is a dynamic and immersive listening experience that challenges conventions and defies easy categorization. SENTRIES' fearless experimentation ... read more

Yikii - Chorion
80
Yikii's "Chorion" captivates the listener with its hauntingly dark and atmospheric sound, transporting them to a realm of chilling unease and sinister beauty.

Opening with the ethereal piano and unsettling vocals of "Microtonal Raindrop" the album establishes its eerie and unsettling tone. Like a horror indie game soundtrack, "All the Rain, All the Dying Dreams" weaves a chilling narrative of fear and uncertainty, its glitchy instrumentals and desperate vocals ... read more

The Umbrellas - Fairweather Friend
70
San Francisco Bay Area indie-pop ensemble The Umbrellas present their sophomore album, "Fairweather Friend" a testament to their musical evolution. While their debut album showcased their youthful charm, "Fairweather Friend" reveals emotional depth and musical maturity. The album features a blend of jangly pop, shoegaze, and surf-pop influences, highlighted by standout tracks like "Goodbye" and "When You Find Out" The Umbrellas deliver an impressive array ... read more
Tapir! - The Pilgrim, Their God & The King Of My Decrepit Mountain
75
Tapir!'s debut album is an immersive and imaginative tapestry that transports listeners to a realm of myth, nature, and human experience. Guided by a narrator, the album paints a vibrant soundscape with fingerpicked guitars, atmospheric strings, and ethereal vocals. 'On A Grassy Knoll (We'll Bow Together)' sets the tone with its ethereal harmonies, while 'Swallow' introduces a twangy, rootsy flavor. 'Eidolon' offers a soothing interlude with its hushed melodies, culminating in the cathartic ... read more
SPRINTS - Letter To Self
90
Album of the Month:

Sprints' "Letter to Self" is a masterpiece of modern alt-rock, showcasing the raw power and vulnerability of the human spirit. Karla Chubb's searing vocals resonate with the intensity of Jehnny Beth and PJ Harvey, capturing the whirlwind of emotions that consumes us all. Her lyrics are sharp and unflinching, painting vivid pictures of pain and triumph. Backed by a band that provides a relentless backdrop of tension and release, Sprints creates an atmosphere of ... read more

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