ARBUS - A Recess In The Wall E.P.

Recently my dear friends Matt & Cam went on tour in Japan with their hardcore band, American Me. Upon touring they played a show with Arbus, a hardcore band based out of Kyoto, Japan . Now mind you, I'm not really into hardcore music, so when Matt told me to check out this Japanese hardcore band I was a bit skeptical but also curious to see if Japanese hardcore is better than American. Of fucking course it is!!! The singing is in English & its pretty typical hardcore screaming but its a crispy clean scream, not that deep growling cookie monster shit. The music however is bodacious. Tough ass riffs that are complex & melodic. They've also incorporated one of the coolest breakdowns that more hardcore bands should try....Smooth Latin jazz breakdowns. I highly recommend this album even if you don't like hardcore music.

Cheggit

Trenchmouth - More Motion: A Collection

Trenchmouth was around from 1990-1996. I am posting this album mainly because one of my favorite comedians, Fred Armisan, played drums for this band. He didnt just "play" the drums either...He fucking tore it up on the drums, as well as the bassist & guitarist. Trenchmouth combines a lot of cool elements in their music such as punk, hardcore, latin jazz,dance, reggae & funk. The music is pretty damn intricate & energetic. The album that I have posted is mostly a collection of their songs from other albums. Enjoy!

Similar Artists: Fugazi, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, At the Drive In

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Parlovr-S/T

This shit right hur, well, this shit will get your ass groobin. Parlovr has a "heart felt-drunken-dance-pop" sound to them. Yes, I did just make up that term. When you listen to this album perhaps you'll understand.

Similar Artists: Les Savy Fav, Feral Children

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Dada Trash Collage - Neighbors

Not much detailed information on Dada Trash Collage but from what I've gathered it's just one guy making incredible experimental/psychedelic music. The music is filled with carefully thought out layers upon layers of effects, accompanied by melodic vocals that seam to have a certain angst to them. I find myself getting lost in the music but in the best way possible. Another "visually stimulating" artist. The album is about 45 minutes long with only 7 songs. The songs flow so well & go so many places that you wont get bored or even want to skip to the next song. Hard to pick a favorite song but "Paint on the Windows" is my personal favorite(listen close to the lyrics & you'll see why). Whole album is just fantastic. Do it. Download the album.

Similar Artists: Yeasayer, Beat Connection, Braids, Animal Collective

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Netherfriends - Calling You Out E.P./Barry & Sherry

This band has become one of my all time favorite finds. Netherfriends have a feel good vibe to their albums that are a bit reminiscent of Animal Collective's "Feels" while still keeping their own unique sound. I'm having a hard time really describing Netherfriends music because, for me, their music seams more visual & imaginative. Not sure if that makes me sound like some spaced out hippie but its really the only way I can explain the music.Their 2009 E.P "Calling You Out" is more upbeat & catchy. Their latest album "Barry & Sherry" is a bit more mellow & dreamy. Both are tits.

 Calling You Out E.P.

Barry&Sherry 

Free Moral Agents-Control This

 

Incredible new album from Ikey Owens(Keyboardist of The Mars Volta) side project, Free Moral Agents.

When I had heard their first album, Everybody's Favorite Weapon, I wasn't that impressed. This album seems well more orchestrated & captivating. Each song has its own special uniqueness while still keeping this jazz-electro-jam-funk-psychedelic vibe to it. This album also includes a Sonic Youth cover & a track with hip hop artist Busdriver! Neat!

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Hulk Hogan & The Wrestling Boot Band -Hulk Rules!

Holy shit.....First of all, what you're witnessing does truly exist. My friends & I found this gem in the 99 cent store about 6 years ago & played it more often than anyone ever should. Yes, it is that good/hilarious. So for nostalgic reasons, I present to you, Hulk Hogan(he also plays bass on the album by the way)

I Want To Be A Hulkamaniac!!!

Unkie-The Price of Fame

Unkie is a 3 piece instrumental band from Japan(of course). I've only listened to 3 tracks on this album thus far and from what I can gather they're a bit more on the simplistic side as far as an instrumental band goes. Never the less, still a good uptempo listen.

Similar Artists: Henrytennis, About Tess, El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez

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Mother Mother-Eureka

New album by Mother Mother. I must say, its pretty damn catchy & much better than their previous album "O, My Heart", which wasnt a bad album per se but this album totally dominates. The album cover alone proves this. Catchy melodies & simplistic music that will stick to your brain & repeatedly play over & over.

Similar Artists: The Pixies(that's really the only comparison I can make & to be honest I think they're better than The Pixies....Thats right, I said it!)

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Lis Er Stille-The Collibro

When I first listened to this album I wasnt sure what to make of it, especially since their previous album "The Construction of the Amp Train" was so damn amazing. But then I smoked some good shit & really started digging it. Then today while I was sober I listened to the whole album just to make sure I wasnt imagining the awesomeness. Turns out I wasnt! Hooray! The only thing that first turned me off from the album were the vocals but they arent even that bad; just not what I'm use to hearing. Regardless though, the music is amazing & even if the vocals bother you; they're pretty minimal & easy to ignore. Anyways, I'm rambling now. Just download this amazingly orchestrated album. You shan't regret it.

Similar Artists: Ef, Pink Floyd, Maudlin of the Well

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Ris Paul Ric - Purple Blaze

Remember the awesomeness of Q and not U? Well this album comes pretty damn close. Mostly because its the former singer/guitarist Christopher Paul Richards. Its a good fix for those who have been longing a new album by Q and not U.

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Maudlin of the Well - Part the Second

 Wikipedia: Maudlin's music, lyrics, and atmosphere dealt predominantly with the subject of astral projection. The band tried to find music rather than compose it. This was done through practicing astral projection and lucid dreams, from which the band were purportedly able to "bring back" pre-existing music from the astral plane.  After listening to this album for about a year now I truly believe this is how they got their sound. I'm not even going to list "similar atrists" for this one because I have no idea what band comes close to this sound....Maybe Lis Er Stille? I dunno, just listen to the album.

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Clean Of Core-Spectacle

Just....Fucking listen to it.

Similar Artists: Lite, Nuito, Rega

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Adebisi Shank-This Is The 2nd Album Of A Band Called...

Holy Flurking Shnitz, this band is amazing! Lots of good instrumental bands have been coming out of Ireland lately & this is by far one of my favorites. Stripped down to the basics of guitar,drums,&bass. To me it feels like a more energized Mogwai mixed with A.S.I.W.Y.F.A. but with an insane bassist. You will be doing your ears a favor by listening & supporting this band.

Similar Artists: And So I Watch You From Afar, By the End of Tonight, Mogwai.

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Henrytennis-R.U.R

This is the first of many Japanese bands I will be posting because as we all know, Japanese are the best at writing progressive instrumentals. Henrytennis definitely have their own unique sound however. A bit more on the mellow side but without putting you to sleep & quite amazing at portraying beautiful scenarios. Smooth walk a long bass grooves, jazzy drum lines, dreamy guitar & other instruments such as the glockenspiel,xylophone,flutes, & synth. Definitely worth checking out.

Similar Artists: Toe, Mouse on Keys

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The Cast of Cheers-Chariot

 Do I really need to say anything about this band? Look at this muh fuckin album cover!

Similar Artists: Bear Hands, Foals, Minus the Bear

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