Caust / [This is Not For You] Split

2013 is seemingly the year of the youngs. Creative output from the scream scene waxes and wanes, but I would go so far as we are at the beginning of a veritable tsunami. The past year, give or take a season or two, was a drought: in deep inhale before the explosive exhale. Thankfully, you can see the waters beginning to culminate into a vast tidal wave. There are manly locations of note when discussing various sub-sets of post hardcore, but I have always been of the mindset that the mid-Atlantic was a vastly unappreciated region which is home to an impressive number of should be notable bands and individuals. I now give you proof. I feel like I have been charged with taking on the role of Prometheus.

Caust and [this is not for you] just released this split the other day. Caust is championing the more driving sub set of the genre, while [tinfy] is on the chaotic end of the spectrum, which is admittedly more my cup of tea. The Caust tracks remind me of some of the more classic scream bands, in that the songs are steady, dark, and have somewhat logical progressions. On the other hand, the [tinfy] side is a little harder to pin point. The darkness permeates the entire record, but there is something a tad more sinister in the songs by the Ocean City crew. To me, their songs sound more influenced by hardcore. You will understand when you listen.

Both the bands are made up of people who are in multiple bands. I don't know all of the different connections, but I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for someone to figure out. Another common thread between the active parties of this release is that they are going on lengthy and note worthy tours this summer. Caust is doing a full American tour in July I think, where as the members of [tinfy] are going on tour with their other, more accomplished band Full of Hell in Europe to support Circle Takes The Square. I know right.

The split below is free to download via the Caust bandcamp. The 7 inch is being released by three labels and  you can find all the details in the link below. I strongly suggest that you take a cigarette break and listen to this album. Also, go out and see both of these bands if they are coming around. I have had the pleasure of seeing both and they will not disappoint. If you do have a chance to meet these guys, buy them alcohol because they are barely old enough to buy smokes. Word.

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Sigur Ros live streaming of "Kveikur"

So, Icelandic post everything Sigur Ros has just begun their live stream pod cast whatever the fuck it is of their new album. I have no idea what it is, but I would imagine its like a live show or some shit. "Fully interactive 360 degree webcast. First broadcast of tracks from the new album". I'm at work so I can't watch it for an hour, but it seems pretty dope. I'm gonna check it out when I go home. But yeah, if you are into the band, which you should be, check out the link below if you have some time. I guess it literally just started so the sooner you get on this tip the better. Should be cool. Word.

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Sigur Ros Steam Thing

New Native Album Preview

Yo. Just saw that Native is streaming a track from their upcoming album, "Orthodox". It's coming out via Sargent House on August 20th. Check it out below. Word.

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Sound Cloud

Merkin

Yo. I have been neglecting chug recently, but that tends to happen when life gets in the way. I just got back from the little мища / Bath Salts tour, which was really dope by the way. If anyone who was there reads this, then thanks for making it a really fun weekend and a worth while escape from reality. I'm going to try to pay more attention to chug, especially now that there are a shit ton of new releases out and I met a good bit of new bands recently, so the drought it seemingly over for the time being. Cheers all around.

Anyways, this is a post about Merkin. The band consists of three young ladies who reside in Idaho. The only reason I was made aware of this charming group was via keeping a casual eye on a girl who I had a tour crush on last summer when we were up in those parts. Regardless of my quasi creep factor (which I assure you is not the case, I am not creeping on her whatsoever) I was made aware of the band via posts and reposts by the girl mentioned above and mutual friends. Today at work looked it up while being bored out of my mind and got the url and stuff so when I came home, after eating bread I later found out was molding, I could check out their bandcamp.

This shit is really cool. Its funny, relaxed garage punk. The songs are somewhat silly, but the structure and composition shows talent and skill. Obviously this is not a "serious" project, but it does not negate how enjoyable it is. I appreciate light hearted music, especially when it makes me grin, which these songs did. There are songs about dragons and cats and stuff, which is dope. Basically this band is the definition of female garage rock. Somewhat abrasive, but mostly just fast and simple, these songs are really fun to listen to. I like how the songs are lo-fi, but not obnoxiously so. The vocals are really well done also.  My favorite song on the demo is "Enya's Revenge".

The demo was recorded at the Black With Sap basement, which is fucking awesome because I love those dudes. Some of the nicest people you will ever meet by the way. If you ever go up there get in touch with those dudes, and get Merkin to play your show. Check out their bandcamp and snag the album from them directly. Pay them money, even though you don't have to. Word.

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Demo

Deuil

Deuil is a sludgey black metal band from Belguim. They sent me an email and its pretty dope, you should check it out below. Posted their bandcamp so you can give them money if you want. You should want. Word.

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Hot Fruit

I went to school with at least one of the girls in Hot Fruit. They are a kinda weird electronic band from Olympia and are going on tour this summer. This shit is really fun. I worked a show they did at The Northern a while ago and I had a good time. Check it out. Word

 

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ANNAKARINA

Dude, so I got invited to a show and it said that ANNAKARINA was playing. I got super confused and excited because I thought it was talking about another band that uses a variation of that name. I mean shit, the book is good, the Orchid song is good, and the bands named after the lady/book are normally dope too. So yeah, I listened to this band and was pretty stoked on it. Sounds like some good fast screams. European influenced. Sad and angry. Pretty run of the mill screams in that sense. I listened to it one time through and liked it, so yeah, you should check it out. I didn't download it, but you can get their stuff from all of their websites which you can get to from below. It's hot out today. Too hot to be inside. But, I'm waiting for a towel to dry so I can take a shower (ironic in a sense) so figured I would fart this out. Word.

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Summer Tours 2k13

Here is a list of bands that are going on tour this summer:

• Calculator
• Centerfield
• Dead Inside
• mnwa / bath salts
• Gas Up Yr Hearse!
• Voyage In Coma
• Dial Up / Neck First
• Smoother / Grower
• William Bonney
• Olive Drab / Holy Death
• Joy Sores
• Weakness
• Innards
• Abode Homes
• Reptilian / Alta
• Mahria / For Want Of
• The Pessimist Hangs The Optimist / The Usual
• Ditch Tiger
• Caust
• La Bella
• Sohns
• Julia Brown / Coma Cinema
• North Folk
• Get Mom
• Tremarche / The Hotel Year
• A Mola Mola
• Coma Regalia
• Secret Smoker
• Heart on My Sleeve
• Lizards Have Personalities
• Dirt Drinker
• Itto
• Perfect Future
• The Sky Above and The Earth Below
• Curmudgeon
• The World is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die
• Dads
• Pity Sex
• Summer Vacation
• Carrion Spring / Lee Corey Oswald
• Sneeze
• Things Fall Apart

GUEST POST - Buck 65

This guest post was done by my Doctor, Vasilis Papastergiou. He has been my friend via the internet for quite some time and we have grown pretty close. anyways, yeah. here we go.

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First Of all I want to thank Robert for letting me do a guest post.you rule bro.

This post of mine is about my favourite hip hop artist:Buck 65.Buck is from Nova Scotia ,Canada (he now lives in Paris,France).His influences come from a  wide range of musical genres (as his wiki page says correctly "Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country,rock, folk and avant-garde influences."). His lyrics have to do with art,independent films,old 20's films,women (Buck is the Serge Gainsbourg of my generation),baseball and much more.Buck 65 is also a turntablist,producer and he has a degree in applied biology.I tried to find everything he's ever made and present it to you.So here i post his solo albums,EP's,collaborations and some live recordings.Basically The Legendary Buck 65 is the only reason i kept listening to hip hop through the years,he is my hip hop obsession.enjoy

links:

solo albums:

http://www6.zippyshare.com/v/72095106/file.html   game tight (1994)

http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/65334648/file.html    weirdo magnet (1996) 

http://www66.zippyshare.com/v/52509070/file.html    year zero (1996)

http://www64.zippyshare.com/v/9280667/file.html   language arts (1997)

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/65105942/file.html    vertex (1999)

http://www36.zippyshare.com/v/52984081/file.html   boy/girl fight (2000)

http://www17.zippyshare.com/v/46351482/file.html  man overboard (2001)

http://www66.zippyshare.com/v/31836512/file.html synesthesia (2001)

http://www16.zippyshare.com/v/55139651/file.html  square (2002) 

http://www6.zippyshare.com/v/77175485/file.html  talkin honky blues (2003)

http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/31311073/file.html  climbing up (2004)

http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/47470360/file.html  secret house against the world (2005)

http://www68.zippyshare.com/v/45380436/file.html   this right here is (2005)

http://www17.zippyshare.com/v/74234578/file.html   pole axed (2006)

http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/96592668/file.html   strong arm (2006)

http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/42281432/file.html   heck (2007)

http://www42.zippyshare.com/v/32027568/file.html  situation (2007)

http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/22289438/file.html  dirtbike 1 (2008)

http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/31629741/file.html  dirtbike 2 (2008)

http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/51444002/file.html  dirtbike 3 (2008)

http://www5.zippyshare.com/v/37461572/file.html  20 odd years (2011)

Collaboration Albums:

http://www54.zippyshare.com/v/78752446/file.html Sebutones (Buck 65 and Sixtoo) -  psoriasis (1996)

http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/17986835/file.html   sebutones(buck 65 and sixtoo) -  def  (1997 )

http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/90248282/file.html   sebutones(buck 65 abd sixtoo) -  50-50 where it counts (1998)

http://www55.zippyshare.com/v/66895258/file.html 1200 hobos(mr.dibbs,john doe,dj mayonnaise,dj signify,jel,sage francis,buck 65) - return of the dj (1997)

http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/23662554/file.html dose one and buck 65 - north american adonis (1998)

http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/38900008/file.html  Buck 65 and Jerry Granelli -music has its way with me (1999)

http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/77948165/file.html  Buck 65 and Greymatter (2000)

http://www42.zippyshare.com/v/75340858/file.html  Sixtoo,Buck 65,Sage Francis and Adeem - the canada project  (2001)

http://www55.zippyshare.com/v/53881737/file.html DJ Signify ,buck 65 - no sleep more ep (2004)

http://www68.zippyshare.com/v/28383359/file.html dj signify,buck 65 ,sage francis - sleep no more (2004 )

http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/88136035/file.html Bike For Three (Buck 65 and Greetings from Tuscan)-  Myspace shit EP  (2007)

http://www20.zippyshare.com/v/87515149/file.html Bike For Three (Buck 65 and Greeting from Tuscan) - More Heart Than Brains (2009)

EPs

http://www58.zippyshare.com/v/73022651/file.html chin music (1992)

http://www12.zippyshare.com/v/99892282/file.html wildlife ep (1997)

http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/47754157/file.html Johnny Rockwell Vs Henry Krinkle (1998)

http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/90948208/file.html  The centaur 12inch (1999)

http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/90603181/file.html sore 7inch (2004)

http://www5.zippyshare.com/v/46199141/file.html 463 ep (2004)

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/21057980/file.html this right here is ep (2004)

http://www3.zippyshare.com/v/70666360/file.html dirty work ep (2006)

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/35945973/file.html porch ep (2007)

http://www26.zippyshare.com/v/70346510/file.html  20 odd years - avant ep (2010)

http://www14.zippyshare.com/v/97290410/file.html  20 odd years - distance ep (2010)

http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/27139609/file.html  20 odd years - albuquerque (2010)

http://www20.zippyshare.com/v/2591041/file.html 20 odd years - cenotaph (2010)

http://www60.zippyshare.com/v/44200993/file.html unhip ep (2010)

Live Albums

http://www46.zippyshare.com/v/65186587/file.html live on mike bullard (2003)

http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/29182928/file.html horseshoe tavern (2004)

http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/32291136/file.html live in Nijmegen ,Netherlands (2005)

http://www23.zippyshare.com/v/65438489/file.html i dream of love - live and in private (2007)

http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/87279773/file.html buck 65 and nova scotia orchestra-live at rebecca cohn,halifax (2008)

Giant Golden Rings - /​/​/​/​/​[​]​ME​(​EP)

My baby boy Adam aka Giant Golden Rings just put out another hot EP. This yung stays on top of his shit steady releasing some of the best beats / electronic awesomeness. I love this music to death and it is some of my favorite stuff to party to. I guess he got on a label or something, which fucking RULES. You have no idea how cool all this stuff is. Just really awesome sampling and beats and shit like that. If you are into that genre then you will love GGR if you haven't let me cram it down your throat already. Check it out sons. Word.

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