Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Bleeder Project - The Systematic Subversion of Fear and Insecurity
Bleeder ProjectThe Systematic Subversion of Fear and Insecurity
Label: Toystaar Records
Gabriel Scott is the prolific front man at the helm of this project that focuses on heavy industrial rock and strong early Nine Inch Nails-like angst with pop hooks to it.
• The Bleeder Project WebsiteBongzilla - Nuggets
BongzillaNuggets
Label: Barbarian Records
Barbarian records has coughed up some more purple haze-induced sludge muffins in the form of this expanded reissue of singles, splits and comp tracks from Madison’s ultra stoners. Expectantly titled tracks tickle and trickle stoner humor to the consumer.
• Bongzilla WikiBeefus - Manpanzee
BeefusManpanzee
Label: Self Released
This Madison based hurdy-gurdy of frenzied bass and electric banjo funkified rock have evolved to produce clever, witty lyrics with a platitude of poignant samples. Favorable vocal and rhythmic comparisons to Primus are unavoidable.
• Beefus WebsiteBone Shaker - Bang… You’re Dead
Bone ShakerBang… You’re Dead
Label: Turkey Vulture Records
Rippin’, thrashin’ rough and raw metal from Waukesha, WI. This seasoned trio has invigorating their sound with coarse vocals and spunky rhythms to make for a neck-wrecking experience.
• Bone Shaker WebsiteBrass Kings - Washboard Rope Guitar
Brass KingsWashboard Rope Guitar
Label: Dream Horse Music
As the title suggests, this simple yet catchy and heartfelt music is generated mostly using a washboard, a rope (washtub bass) and a (resophonic) guitar by a trio of freethinking musicians. Nostalgic yet somehow contemporary.
• The Brass Kings WebsiteBurning Brides - Anhedonia
Burning BridesAnhedonia
Label: CobraSide Distribution
A hard rockin’ trio pumping out a flavorful spin on heavy alternative rock with a heavy hand in the low end grooves and a droning swagger filled with post punk angst and profound awareness. “Anhedonia” means the inability to gain pleasure from enjoyable experiences.
• Burning Brides Website • Burning Brides WikiBurn Sand Burn - Not In Reverse
Burn Sand BurnNot In Reverse
Label: Gary the “Landlord” Records
This 3 piece spawn of Denver, CO gleefully cranks out spunky punk/post punk utterances that twirl tales of melodic indie pop platitudes into a vision of an energetic now.
Babyland - Cavecraft
BabylandCavecraft
Label: Metropolis Records
They call themselves “performance based electronic junk punk.” Junk punk - as in banging on reallocated chunks of metal and melding it with electronica. They shine brightest when they intensely pound out the heavy percussive tribal elements
Blackmore's Night - Secret Voyage
Blackmore's NightSecret Voyage
Label: SPV
Literally touring the planet, these 6 enchanting renaissance type minstrels are highlighted by the famed Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow, etc). This, their 9th release, displays an impassioned range of traditional and contemporary melodies. The CD packaging defies the style of music it contains.
• Blackmore's Night Website • Blackmore's Night WikiBhagavan Das - Loves Songs to The Dark Lord
Bhagavan DasLoves Songs to The Dark Lord
Label: NuTone Music
I breathed a sigh of relief when I confirmed the Dark Lord mentioned had nothing to do with Dick Cheney. This enlightening master brings us simple rhythms imbibed with potent and powerful traditional chants and mantras. Contemporary Kirtan to tickle the mystic and satisfy the seeker.
• Bhagavan Das WebsiteBirthday Massacre - Show and Tell
Birthday MassacreShow and Tell
Label: Metropolis Records
A Canadian group recorded live in Hamburg Germany. We find a haunting harsh delirium of carnavalesque electronic dreamscapes blurred and whirled by gothic metal preponderances. DVD version to be released soon.
• The Birthday Massacre WebsiteBlack Water Rising - Black Water Rising
Black Water RisingBlack Water Rising
Label: Capital T Productions
These former members of Dust to Dust, Boiler Room, and Stereomud have banded together and produced an appealing determined and cohesive hard rock entry filled with mega fuzz and compelling angst anthems of difficult situations.
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