BlackHowl 22 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I'm pretty awful at actively looking for new music. My maxim is basically that all the best records have already been made, and I'm still discovering things from the 60s - 90s as my "new" music. But now that I'm in a band again and follow our label on Instagram, I'm getting to see that there are in fact still really good records being made. So I guess this can be a thread for recommendations of new albums, as they come out that really make you joyous. My first is Modern Rituals new album This Is The History. I'm immediately obsessed with it. Super clever heavy alt-rock vibes. It occasionally reminds me of some bands that I love (Fugazi often springs to mind but possibly mostly because his voice sounds a bit like MacKaye's) while always remaining very distinctly them. Can't recommend it enough. Then there's Holy Roar's newest release by Elephant Tree. I think it only came out yesterday and I've already rinsed the whole thing on youtube like 4 times. His voice is stunning. So what new records have got you fired up? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stillagoth 11 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Criminally underrated band you may have heard of already from the North East called Geist - angry, scrappy hardcore with more than a few nods to Cursed (Chris does guest vocals on the album...); Edited April 25, 2020 by stillagoth 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stillagoth 11 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Also, Totem Skin - we put these guys on down here and they were incredible; mixing punk, hardcore, d-beat, crust etc etc... they were I think being courted by Deathwish for their third album, but broke up before it’s release; 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rae 9 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) I really enjoyed Estuary Blacks album that they put out last year. That's probably the newest thing I've listened to. But I will check these out because I'm listening to the same things over and over at the moment. Edited April 26, 2020 by Rae Link to post Share on other sites
BlackHowl 22 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Rae said: I really enjoyed Estuary Blacks album that they put out last year. That's probably the newest thing I've listened to. But I will check these out because I'm listening to the same things over and over at the moment. Kinda surprised I've never heard of them, but yeah, I'm digging that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rae 9 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 46 minutes ago, BlackHowl said: Kinda surprised I've never heard of them, but yeah, I'm digging that. Saw them at The Moon last year. They're good live too. Really tight. Link to post Share on other sites
Recluse 8 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) On 4/25/2020 at 11:39 AM, BlackHowl said: I'm pretty awful at actively looking for new music. My maxim is basically that all the best records have already been made, and I'm still discovering things from the 60s - 90s as my "new" music. But now that I'm in a band again and follow our label on Instagram, I'm getting to see that there are in fact still really good records being made. So I guess this can be a thread for recommendations of new albums, as they come out that really make you joyous. My first is Modern Rituals new album This Is The History. I'm immediately obsessed with it. Super clever heavy alt-rock vibes. It occasionally reminds me of some bands that I love (Fugazi often springs to mind but possibly mostly because his voice sounds a bit like MacKaye's) while always remaining very distinctly them. Can't recommend it enough Then there's Holy Roar's newest release by Elephant Tree. I think it only came out yesterday and I've already rinsed the whole thing on youtube like 4 times. His voice is stunning. 6 hours ago, BlackHowl said: Kinda surprised I've never heard of them, but yeah, I'm digging that. Totally agree with Elephant Tree, fantastic release. Bought that and their debut after hearing it (already had their 2nd). Estuary Blacks is also a really good listen. If you like Elephant Tree I'd suggest Spaceslug. 4 good albums, this one got me hooked on them https://youtu.be/p4U6i2yeQ-0 I'm going to check out Modern Rituals, sounds like my thing Edited April 26, 2020 by Recluse Link to post Share on other sites
JayX 48 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Listening to the Elephant Tree one now and liking it. Modern Rituals wasn't for me, didn't dislike all elements something about the overall sound didn't vibe for me. Ah well. I listen to new stuff all the time, and honestly can't think of anything that's stuck with me in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites
Recluse 8 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 34 minutes ago, JayX said: Modern Rituals wasn't for me, didn't dislike all elements something about the overall sound didn't vibe for me. Ah well. I enjoyed Modern Rituals but didn't grab me, may be the vocals. Will probably check out their other stuff, might get me in to them. Something in it made me want to really like them. Link to post Share on other sites
JayX 48 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Yeah the vocals were definitely part of what didn't work for me, whether I like something or not often lives and dies on the vocal style. Link to post Share on other sites
Recluse 8 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I get that. I'm pretty tolerant of vocals as 99% do a much better job than I can. I found that with Elder, like their stuff but a lot of it is instrumental, the vocals don't do the music justice for me. That said watching them live it all fitted together. Link to post Share on other sites
Rhys A 0 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) I don’t even know where to look for new music anymore so this thread intrigues me. The new Phoebe Bridgers is real good. A podcast recently brought these to my attention; Mindforce - Excalibur think Leeway but harder Ekulu - NYHC/Crossover Edited June 18, 2020 by Rhys A Link to post Share on other sites
stillagoth 11 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Has anyone got the DDF EP knocking about online at all? I really want to listen to it again, but my copy is long gone 😩 Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 3 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 6:39 AM, BlackHowl said: But now that I'm in a band again What you called? I’ve been on a noise, contemporary music and jazz buzz for a few years now but always kept a few heavy things to listen to but often related to the weird stuff. I’ve got some hardcore recommends too. the last The Body record was great Sightless pit caught my attention. Singer from full of hell and drummer/producer from the body and Kristin hayter (lingua ignota) Lingua ignota edit: not sure why lingua ignota is the only one embedding. Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 3 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 sunstroke. Punky hardcore with a moving target vibe Daughters comeback record was damn good https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4G-N_nm3QnU Link to post Share on other sites
JayX 48 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Looks like it didn't like the mobile YouTube links so I switched em out. The daughters one was the same link as the Sunstroke one though. Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 3 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice one jay. Link to post Share on other sites
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