INSIDE NOISE Week of 9/8
Let’s see how these two successful artists followed up on their previous work!
A Happy Party Where No One Ever Dies Again by Culpable
This record really animates the most misanthropic elements in anyone with its electrically energetic hardcore sound, jumpy bass lines, and harsh vocals.
Time Lost / Time Regained by Shaene
With its ebbs and flows, Time Lost / Time Regained follows the emotional contours of a cathartic crying session, always applying pressure but expressing extreme upwellings at a few intuitively well-timed moments.
Mermaids by Natalia Beylis
Constant sonic pinches cast Mermaids in the golden hour lighting of an eternal ending, continually zooming out to provide a clearer picture of the conclusion of an adventure.
INSIDE NOISE Week of 9/1: Sprain
Sprain writhes in unparallelled suffering as their closely-held belief that none of their decisions bear any consequences careens head-on into their soul-shredding guilt for their past mistakes.
Through the Window by Prewn
Singer-songwriter Prewn briefly pulls off the road of ambition and takes stock of their journey on their new record Through the Window, thumbing through a trucker’s atlas and struggling to find their destination or even their current location.
The Muddy Roots Article
If your life lacks mosh pits with yee-yee energy, powered by PBR and Pall Malls, then I couldn’t recommend this powerful little festival more.
Metal Roundup Week of 8/25
This week brought us some underground metal releases that skewed energetic and heavy. Check them out right here!
Bug Planet Is the Current Timeline by Euglossine
While most people usually respond with fear or disgust towards our invertebrate brethren, Euglossine takes a more whimsical approach, with an evocative sound that borders on onomatopoeia.
Forever Now and Keep Yourself Safe by Aa & Tyr
Every track reads like one of Aa & Tyr’s diary entries, naturally following the contours of the artist’s emotional storytelling, whether that appears as a traditional song format or not.
A Leisurely Swim To Everlasting Life by Ki Oni
The newest release from Ki Oni, A Leisurely Swim To Everlasting Life, encourages listeners to let go and sink into the gentle waters of the fate that awaits us all. Inspired by and dedicated to the artist’s deceased grandmother, this beautiful ambient soundscape captures the journey of the disembodied spirit as it leaves this world and is born into the next.
Solitude Absolute by Angel of Suicide
Their new record Solitude Absolute crafts a detailed diorama of the process of depression, from the absolute depths of nihilistic despair to some instances of self-aware euphoria that quickly melt back into the wet clay of discomfort.
Formless by Ora Cogan
Vancouver-based artist Ora Cogan makes a return this week releasing a moody folkgaze album to welcome your impending seasonal affective disorder. Orchestral elements like screeching violins and smooth alto recorder elevate this piece beyond its unmistakable folk and alt indie roots, adding a compelling complexity that inspires repeated listening.
INSIDE NOISE Week of 8/25: Zach Bryan and More!
Here’s a look at some noteworthy popular records to come out this week. From jazz legends to pop country, this week had it all!
All That Broke from a Single Lamp by Dawam
Polish ambient artist Dawam listens intently to the grass growing up through the cracks, the groaning of rusted iron, the transient grumblings of dissatisfaction.
Metal Roundup Week of 8/18
This week’s best underground metal releases will take you places you didn’t dream possible. Come explore with us!
Dance Roundup Week of 8/18
Get ready for a thrilling roundup of this week’s best underground dance records!
Laurels of the End of History by Cime
Infused with ecstatic spirituality and rich, meaningful references to histories erased by colonialism, this record transcends the standard offerings within the realm of politically-conscious music. With an expansive, explosive sound that defies simple categorization into one genre, Laurels of the End of History must be heard to be truly understood.
Hip Hop Roundup Week of 8/18
Here are some of the best underground hip hop releases from this week! From the serious to the seriously odd, it’s all here!
Phantasea Pharm by Cumgirl8
One part proto punk, two parts post punk, every bit Phantasea Pharm, the band’s new EP that sounds like a goth take on the 70s lower east side.