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Listen: ‘Endless Joy (Featuring Per St​å​lberg & Johannes Bj​ö​rk)’ by Novarupta

Posted: 11 December 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Since its inception in 2019, Novarupta has stood as a testament to the power of collective artistry, creating a transformative series of albums tied to the elemental forces of life. Now, after six years of groundbreaking releases, Novarupta is set to conclude its tetralogy with the highly anticipated final album, Astral Sands, due out on February 14, 2025, via Suicide Records.

The first glimpse of this closing chapter comes with the release of the single ‘Endless Joy,’ an intense track featuring contributions from Per Stålberg (Division of Laura Lee, Child) and Johannes Björk. It perfectly encapsulates the essence of Astral Sands—a profound and cathartic exploration through post-metal soundscapes.

‘Endless Joy’ is about the dualities of creation and life. From vivid loathing to the ecstasy of life.

Both the music and lyrics was created very organic, like a stream of consciousness between Alex and Per Stålberg (Division of Laura Lee/CHILD). And it got added life with Johannes Björks beautiful string arrangements.

In many ways ‘Endless Joy’ reflects the past, the present and the future of what Novarupta was all about.

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Watch: ‘Birna’ by Wardruna

Posted: 8 December 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Norwegian collective Wardruna present the title track of upcoming album Birna, accompanied by a music video. Birna – the she-bear in Old Norse – is a work of art dedicated to the warden of the forest, nature’s caretaker. The release is set for January 24, 2025 via Sony Music and By Norse Music.

Through Wardruna’s signature soundscape, this heavy, progressive song shows the unshakeable connection between humans and the natural world. Main composer Einar Selvik comments: “The song illustrates a dialogue between man and bear, exemplifying the various traits and abilities we humans have sought to borrow from these significant totemic animals throughout history.”

As Einar points out, the bear frequently figures in the oldest myths of mankind in the Northern hemisphere, with many indigenous peoples still regarding this animal as a totem – “The bear doesn’t need my help or any human traditional ornamentation to be its own powerful self. It is quite the opposite if one looks to past bear-traditions worth remembering. We learn, we dream of borrowing its traits and abilities. We fear, revere, and try to walk alongside but on separate paths. Respectfully, claim space and give space. However inconvenient it may be, further taming of the wild can never be the fruitful way forward. For me, it profoundly felt like the right time to give voice to the Birna, mother and shepherd of the vanishing woods,” Selvik concludes.

Humans have always identified with the bear in various ways. In some cultures, “treading the path of the bear" means pursuing what you’re meant to do in life. The bear’s body underneath the fur strongly resembles that of a man, which may have inspired legends that the bear actually originated from humans. For thousands of years we have striven to emulate its strength and wit.

The music video for “Birna” was filmed in Rondane National Park in Norway and directed by Wardruna´s longtime collaborator Tuukka Koski, produced by Breakfast Helsinki and Ragnarok Film.

Watch it here:

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Watch: ‘Winter’s Whispers’ by Venamoris

Posted: 3 December 2024 in Singles and EPs, Recommended Streams and Videos
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Venamoris share a new standalone single ahead of the holiday period, ‘Winter’s Whispers’ – an icy and desolate track perfect for spinning as the long nights draw in… This track is the latest to be shared from the compelling and spellbinding world created by husband-and-wife duo Paula and Dave Lombardo, which fans will get a full-length look at in 2025 on their forthcoming album.

Venamoris comment on the track;

“‘Winter’s Whispers’ is a nod to our wavering, romantic love of the many vibes of the season.”

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Watch: ‘Your Saturday Picture’ by the innocence mission

Posted: 2 December 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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The new album, Midwinter Swimmers, sounds immediately like an old friend. At the same time, it’s a new kind of adventure for the beloved Pennsylvania band of high school friends Karen Peris, Don Peris, and Mike Bitts, having both an expansive, cinematic quality and the strange, lo-fi beauty of a newly discovered vintage folk/pop album, brimming with melody. Midwinter Swimmers is being released by Therese Records. Check out ‘Your Saturday Picture’ here:

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Listen: ‘Scarlet’ by Papillon de Nuit

Posted: 1 December 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Following on from the recent inaugural ‘Gothic Moth’ event, a second of which is now booking for February 2025, Stephen Kennedy and a number of contributors to this ever-shifting, expanding, permutational musical collective have unveiled the first recorded fruits of their collaborations, and we welcome the arrival of ‘Scarlet’ by Papillon de Nuit.

They write that this is ‘an introduction, a flexing of the wings. There will be many songs, written by us, coming soon. We intend to be extremely busy, and what comes next will be very different… enjoy our nocturnal flutterings…..

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Watch: ‘The Antimatter’ by Unreqvited

Posted: 29 November 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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UNREQVITED drop the new lyric video ‘The Antimatter’ as the second single taken from the forthcoming new album A Pathway to the Moon.

UNREQVITED comment: “The next single track, ‘The Antimatter’, is an exploration of chaotic dissonance that transcends the palisade of precedence within its taxonomy”, mastermind 鬼 writes. “A grave tumult that culminates into a disturbed meridian of bedlam and unrest, thereafter dissipating into an apprehensive tranquility as wistful and haunting as a brooding gaze.”

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Watch: ‘Living Sin’ by Lord Sin

Posted: 28 November 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Enigmatic doom and psychedelic rock duo Lord Sin has released a haunting new video for their track ‘Living Sin,’ taken from their highly anticipated sophomore album Confessions, due for release on December 13th via Larvae Records. The video premiered at Heavy Blog Is Heavy, who praised the band’s ability to capture both the fragility and finality of mortality, stating: “Mysterious duo Lord Sin capture both sides of mortality with their eerie combination of doom and psychedelic rock. Their music is largely improvised and built in layers, the two feeding off the haunted rituals of doom metal and infusing them with the unnerving unpredictability of occult rock.”

‘Living Sin’ perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Confessions — a mesmerizing mix of haunting melodies and deeply atmospheric riffs. Watch the video here:

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The band shared their thoughts on ‘Living Sin,’ explaining: “’Living Sin’ depicts a phase in the life of someone close, where, on their deathbed, they confess all their sins to a loved one, burdened by the weight of pressure just before their last breath. This person lived their life like a specter, which is why the album is titled Confessions.”

Formed in 2020, Lord Sin made a powerful debut with Portrait of the Devil (released October 11, 2020, via Miasma of Barbarity Records), which laid the groundwork for the duo’s unique blend of improvisation, doom, and psychedelic dark rock. Now, with Confessions, the band has taken their raw, spontaneous approach to new heights.

The new album was recorded live in March 2021 at Rock’n’Raw Studios in Alfornelos by Bruno Jorge, capturing the visceral energy of Lord Sin’s performances. The raw guitar and drum takes were recorded in a single live session, followed by the addition of bass, guitar, vocals, and keyboards to complete the immersive sound. Mixing and mastering was done by Ricardo Towkuhsh Rodrigues at ERRE Estúdios in September 2022, giving the album a polished yet organic quality that retains the essence of Lord Sin’s gritty, improvisational style.

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Listen: ‘Kerkermoasta’ by Gràb

Posted: 26 November 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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GRÀB unveil the lyric video ‘Kerkermoasta’ (English ‘dungeon keeper’) as the first single taken from their forthcoming new album Kremess (English: ‘funeral feast’’ German ‘Leichenschmaus’). The sophomore full-length of the Bavarian black metal duo has been scheduled for release on February 21, 2025.

GRÀB comment: “Our first advance single ‘Kerkermoasta’ is probably the most in-your-face track of the album”, vocalist and lyricist Grànt states. “It also shows a wide range of basically everything that makes our sound unique. Some parts remind me of the best days of such bands as the Norwegians Gehenna. There is also a dulcimer that introduces the melody, mid-tempo, blast beats, groove, and a slow ending. On the lyrical side the Bavarian word ‘Kerkermoasta’ literally translates to ‘Dungeon Master’. The dungeon keeper in question is the Grim Reaper himself. In other words: Life creates the doorway, death holds the key.”

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Listen: ‘Shreds’ by Wench!

Posted: 23 November 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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It may have been out a few weeks now, but it would be remiss of us to pass on the opportunity to shout about the debut single from Hull trio Wench! following their blistering York debut…

Bursting out on to Hull’s vibrant live music scene are WENCH! & they’ve already made a massive impression at a handful of explosive gigs & local festivals. Fuelled by female rage, this angry punk trio now share their debut single ‘Shreds’ – a track about being wronged in a relationship & getting emotionally ripped to shreds by the experience.

Produced at Hull’s renowned Warren Records studio by local indie, alternative producer Adam Pattrick, ‘Shreds’ is about the courage it takes to allow yourself to be
vulnerable in situations & how this is often disrespected by abusive people we come across in the everyday.

The band explain:

“’Shreds’ is a song for anyone who feel intimidated by social situations to an extent they don’t say what they mean. We believe in expressing ourselves in a raw & unfiltered way which can sometimes backfire but enables us to speak from the heart. As a band, although we feel our songs can have a deeper meaning, we like to describe said songs
in just a few words, being direct while refusing to be polite & quiet about the issues we face”.

The innovative WENCH! comprises Kit Bligh (Lead Vocals, Drums), Hebe Gabel (Bass, Flute) & Sev Speck (Guitar, Backing vocals). Fusing Riot Grrrl punk with & alternative rock & pop, this all-female, all-queer outfit are actively speaking out about misogyny & mistreatment of women, ensuring their gigs are a safe space. Inspired by a whole host of artists including Eddi Reader, Steve Gadd, Patti Smith, Lambrini Girls & Hull’s burgeoning folk scene, the band were formed while at college, with each member
coming from a differing musical background. Sev being influenced by folk, Hebe by blues & Kit by a mix of soul, jazz & rock, but with a common bond of aspiring to be in a riot grrrl-style band.

WENCH!’s music is for those who feel they’ve been mistreated, for the powerful women who’ve been tied down by the patriarchy, for the weirdos who’ve been told they don’t fit in, as well as anyone who wants to have a memorable time at a one of their sweaty gigs.

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Listen: ‘SINGLE’ by …(something) ruined

Posted: 23 November 2024 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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It’s been over four years since …(something) ruined unleashed their debut EP, bearing the utilitarian self-explanatory title of EP.

Absent from the live circuit, one may be forgiven for thinking that that was it. But no.

Seemingly out of nowhere, today sees the arrival of a new release, a AA-sided single, containing two slabs of truly brutal anti-corporate, antagonistic, antisocial, annihilative noise.

Prepare to be ruined.

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