Princess Chelsea
We’re So Lost
Lil' Chief
New Zealand songstress Princess Chelsea’s latest single ‘We’re So Lost’ is the first new material from her since 2011. more… “Princess Chelsea”
Wolf People
All Returns
Jagjaguwar
‘All Returns’ is the new single from blues-inspired prog rockers Wolf People more… “Wolf People”
At The Drive-in
Transgressive
At The Drive-in are one of the biggest post hardcore bands of a generation, with frontman Cedric Bixler’s unique voice sung over some very intelligent music – with a quiet, loud ebb and flow that defines the genre, they have a sound that is instantly recognisable. Transgresive Records have recently given two of their albums the re-release treatment – Acrobatic Tenement, the band’s debut album, and Relationship of Command, their highly acclaimed third. Both records have their own individual sounds, whilst maintaining a very defined heart.
Acrobatic Tenement, originally released in 1996, bursts out your speakers straight off the bat with ‘Star Light’, introducing you to the sound, Cedric’s punchy vocals cutting over the bassy rhythm that trundles on beneath. The album powers through with particular highlights in ‘Ebroglio’ and ‘Paid Vacation Time’. The album has moments that are full of adrenaline, and others that are really very tranquil and has a very raw homemade tone.
Relationship of Command was released in 2000. From the offset this album has a much rockier vibe to it, with wailing overdriven guitar featuring heavily and Cedric’s voice powering away throughout the twelve tracks. The album has a much more produced sound and the band experiment with this with every instrument having moments of brilliance. The albums tracks vary greatly, with obscure tracks like ‘Invalid Litter Dept.’ with its phased psychedelic guitar and with nonsensical lyrics talked over it, swirling towards a truly anthemic chorus. It would be a crime not to mention ‘One Armed Scissor’, the rock club classic, which showcases what At The Drive-in do best, with a powerful, interesting backing track and more of those unmistakeable vocals in complete balance with one another. This album is a real master class in the post hardcore genre, with moments of sheer obscurity, innovation and brilliance.
It’s fantastic that both these albums have been re-released, giving people who have never listened to At The Drive-in a natural in and old fans, like myself, a reminder that these albums fully stand the test of time. I firmly advise everyone to add both of these to your record collection.
Acrobatic Tenement
Relationship of Command
The Rag N Bone Man
Headbutts & Uppercuts
Headbutts & Uppercuts is the new release by The Rag N Bone Man through Petrol Bomb Records more… “The Rag N Bone Man”
Glorytellers
Current Resident
Glorytellers’ latest release Current Resident is a gentle melodious album, with roots in classic Americana with a strong indie vibe. more… “Glorytellers”
Transept
Buff As Fuck
Dronehenge
With droning synth lines and haunting melodies cutting through beneath, creating powerful space-age soundscapes, Transept’s Buff as Fuck album takes the listener on a journey. more… “Transept”