Caust

Caust is a screamo band from Richmond who have put out some new stuff since I posted about them last

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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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Swan of Tuonela

Swan of Tuonela is a young buck post-rock screams band from Virginia. The dudes are in hella other bands, so if you get down with Caust, Kilgore Trout, Dial Up or Halcyon then you should check this out. They did a lil tour recently and we played with them at their drummer's parents house in Alexandria. Shit was dope. All the bands were sick. I had never listened to Swan before that evening but was pretty impressed by it. I normally shit on post-rock scream bands, but this was pretty cool. They describe themselves as being dreamy, which I suppose I agree with. The spacey parts are pretty spacey, but don't really drag on too long. It's interesting to note that when the band is being all spaced out and shit it takes a hot minute for them to build it up or whatever, but then when they get going and decide to flip the "screamo time" switch it gets real fast and aggro. It's a nice juxtaposition of sound. Check it out, check out their other bands, and support the homies. Word.

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Swan of Tuonela

Caust

Caust is a screamy band from NOVA that, I think, consists of predominately young dudes. I've heard alot about these cats recently from people back home but I haven't been able to see them play yet. Bummed about that, but it happens. I was really stoked when I first heard this band because its nice to hear music like this being played by younger dudes. Young dudes who live in the greater D.C area too. They only have one release out, I think, which I have below. I couldn't find a video of them but if someone sends me a link to one I'll put it up here. Support these guys, they are cool. Word.

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