February 1, 2019 · 2:22 pm

Free Music Friday: Crash of Rhinos – Knots


Instead of working on this post, I spent the last two evenings reading. So instead of giving you a new band and new album to check out (sorry Groundhog Day. You’ll shine next week!) I’m giving you one of my favorite bands/albums of the last 5 years.

The Derby, Uk band, along with My Heart To Joy, were my introduction to Topshelf Records and more importantly, the emo revival. In a lot of ways, Crash of Rhinos reminds me of Braid and Texas is the Reason, with the band throwing in some Mineral and American Football style twinkle on the second half of the album.

You can download Knots (and the band’s 2011 record Dista) at https://crashofrhinos.bandcamp.com/

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January 28, 2019 · 11:53 am

The Meltdown 3.128

This week I have music from June of 44, Jets To Brazil, Drive Like Jehu, Unwed Sailor, and more.

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January 25, 2019 · 7:04 am

Free Music Friday: Birds & Twigs – Domestica


There’s not a lot of information surrounding Birds & Twigs, the music endeavor from photographer Alex Bober. A Facebook pgae that just links to the album. Two tweets, one that reads the album is on Bandcamp and coming to streaming services. The other that states it won’t and that project is going a different direction. A project of mystery.

Domestica reminds of Sigur Ros and Jonsi’s solo projects. The album’s open, Ornithology, a title that makes sense when you check out Alex’s photography, is the most singer/songwriter track of the ep. But the ambient tones of the record give way to a clear Sigur Ros influence. The two other tracks really drive home the ambient, Sigur Ros influence. In a lot of ways they remind me of “Over the Pond” from The Album Leaf’s In A Safe Place.

You can name your own price for Domestica at https://birdsandtwigs.bandcamp.com/album/domestica

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January 21, 2019 · 12:26 pm

The Meltdown 3.127

This week I have new music from Mineral, Pedro the Lion, True Blossom, and Radar State.

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January 18, 2019 · 7:29 am

Free Music Friday: I, The Mountain – Saga


I can never tell how I’m going to feel when I dive into a metalcore record. Variation is limited and while I enjoy the genre, I’m never sure if a record is going to connect. The Derbyshire band, I, The Mountain, has delivered a hard hitting, technical, and interesting record. They site Architects, In Hearts Wake, Bury Tomorrow, and While She Sleeps among their influences. What really caught my attention was the lyrical content. There seems to be a theme and story running through the tracks that reminds of stories of the Scandinavian nations converting people to Christianity by force. It’s got an old viking tale running through it. Which makes sense since the record is called Saga. It’s definitely a record to listen to while reading the lyrics.

You can name your own price for Saga at https://ithemountainuk.bandcamp.com/album/saga

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January 14, 2019 · 12:35 pm

The Meltdown 3.126

This week I have music from from albums turning 20 in 2019. That includes songs from The Dismemberment Plan, Saves the Day, American Football, Jimmy Eat World, and more.

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January 11, 2019 · 7:00 am

Free Music Friday: Either/Or – Categories of Colour


Happy New year! Free music Friday has returned! I miss spending hours going through Bandcamp and discovering new music. So we’re going to bring back free music Friday in 2019. I spewnt about a half an hour on Bandcamp the other day and downloaded a few dozen records!

To kick us off in 2019 I have Vancouver based Either/Or. Either/Or’s “Categories of Colour was released on December 21st. The thing I like about Either/Or is how they are at the same time super chill and very mathy. It’s an oxymoron, I know. But the fact of the matter is Either/Or strikes a perfect balance. THe guitar works keeps the songs interesting, while the drums provide a solid base.

Categories of Colour is available on Either/Or’s Bandcamp page and you can name your own price! Go give it a spin!

https://eitherorvancouver.bandcamp.com/releases

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