oursinkingship

this shit is great idk what ya'll are hearing but it's wrong.. wrong!

incredibly engaging dream pop bordering on alternative dance at its highest peaks (there are several). while an obvious comparison can be made to Coteau Twins and The Sundays, 'Licorice' does not simply borrow elements of its post-punk, jangle pop relatives. Hatchie carries the album skillfully with her dedication to playful vocal melodies while filling the space with atmosphere. her ability to balance the two without losing the impact of either is impressive. i am always pleasantly ... read more

joel gibb has written and composed some of my favorite melodies including the tonally rich folk-ballad "Builds the Bone,;" all of the few mesmerizingly addictive synth grooves sprinkled throughout his fifth album, Origin:Orphan; and the moody post-punk opener of AGE, "Skin & Leather." on his most recent release he is exploring House rhythms and artistically varied pop structuring with a focus on long stretching sections of repetition that eventually builds off itself ... read more

I have been listening to Messa since 2018's "Feast for Water" and they have yet to disappoint. Measuring how much I enjoy their albums is difficult since my preferences are separated by small degrees, but "The Spin" is their current release to beat. Filled with atmosphere and densely brooding guitar work, Messa's ode to gothic rock and ethereal wave blends together seamlessly with their usual doom metal covering. Once again, Sara Bianchin's vocals complement ... read more