The Big E by Editrix

For fans of Minutemen, Hella, technical death metal, and the deconstruction of traditional americana, The Big E by Editrix strikes right at the heart of our deepening distrust, dwelling in the uncertainty that follows the collapse of institutional credibility. We’re held in this state of nihilistic disbelief by viciously unresolved melodies, eerily looping basslines, and mind-melting meter changes, locked in self-exile as traditional sources of truth and trust look increasingly ridiculous. From governments in denial of their genocidal empires to increasingly transactional and empty acquaintances, pretenses on all levels shatter on impact from decentralized information. However, the foundations of the old world hold in place, lending this music a surprisingly approachable vocal tone, crystal clear production, and oddly catchy riffing. Try as we might to leave the old information funnel behind, we will never know the extent of the scars left behind in our minds, insidiously shaping our perspectives even after our consciousness wholeheartedly disavows.