Coming from the fine people at Shdwply Records is the first WHITE LACES material to be released on vinyl. The band has come a long way since their initial set of demos that was released at the end of 2009, so let’s see what they’ve got for us now. Continue reading
Posted in EP, Reviews, Still Spinnin'
Tagged alternative, post-punk, post-rock, psychedelic
Now that we’ve got summer on our hands, this means there’s plenty of extra time to produce posts and come up with new ideas. I can’t possibly do that all on my own, so lately I’ve been wondering if anybody out there in the blogosphere would be interested in contributing to the Styrofoam Drone.
However, we should be more clear – we’re not looking for just “anybody”.
–We’re looking for people who share a passion for their music.
–People who can connect with their music.
–People who immerse themselves in the music.
–People who have knowledge of their music.
–People who can create engaging and thought-provoking descriptions of what they hear in the music.
Our niche here at the Drone generally sticks to “underground” music that is usually released in vinyl format, but this certainly does not mean other forms of music are forgotten. That would just be ridiculous! So if you’re interested in helping us out, send over an e-mail – styrofoamdrone [at] gmail [dot] com.
We’re not really sure how this is going to work out yet, so we’ll have to discuss a few things. Try your best to give us a brief description of your musical backgrounds (like Last.fm accounts, Discogs collections, blogs, your band, etc.), and if you have any prior writing experience (which isn’t entirely necessary but would definitely help your cause).
That is all! Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy your summer!
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Tagged 2011, contributing, contribution, contributors, memorial day
Coming from the Sacred Bones folk is this set of singles from both CHRISTMAS ISLAND and METH TEETH. The set includes two 7″ singles, each with a pair of songs from the respective bands you see here. Continue reading
Posted in 7", Reviews, Still Spinnin'
Tagged folk rock, indie rock, Lo-Fi, Minimalist, pop
If you’re like us, then you can’t seem to get enough of TRUST. The Canadian duo has only released one 7″ to their name thus far and then there’s the lone track “Not a Waste of Sky” within the Sacred Bones Todo Muere compilation. While those three songs really aren’t enough to keep anybody satisfied, neither is this fourth track “Gloryhole” I’m going to send your way, but we hope it partially helps subside your Trust fever.
Like the other three tracks, there’s a dark and dire trance wave that extends itself through this inexplicably sexy dance anthem. However, it’s a rewarding song because even though they stick to their “grave wave” aesthetic, it doesn’t sound remotely close to the other three songs that you can potentially unearth from Trust. In other words, all of these tracks vary greatly while managing to stay within the darkly brooding and troubling realm that is Trust. Lead singer Robert Alfons sounds cold and haunted in “Gloryhole”, and although this one features minimal vocals (see “Not a Waste of Sky” for the opposite), he still manages to send a shivering chill up your spine whether you like it or not. At this point we can’t exactly say what’s to come next, but we can at least keep our eyes on Sacred Bones who looks to be releasing their debut long player sometime in 2011.
Gloryhole –
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Genre/ Tags: Electronic, Synth Pop, Trance, Dance, Ambient
BUY the Candy Walls 7″ from Insound
BUY the Todo Muere SB Comp. – an RSD ’11 exclusive limited to 900!
DOWNLOAD “Not a Waste of Sky” (different from Todo Muere version)
Hear a brand new demo “The Dazzle” on the Trust Myspace
An insightful TRUST Interview from WOW Magazine
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Candy Walls 7″
Todo Muere Vol. 1 Compilation
Covering our first release from the Mt. St. Mtn. label, this is THE WHINES first effort since their latest LP “Hell to Play”. Hailing from Portland, OR, this rackety trio is just wrapping up the final dates of their current tour. Continue reading
What we have today is quite an eccentric release from the Sibling Sex label. Lasting past the eleven minute mark are multiple tracks apiece from the likes of artists who prefer to work alone – Alex Zhang Hungtai of DIRTY BEACHES and Megan Remy of U.S. GIRLS. Continue reading
THE TWERPS hail from Melbourne, Australia, not to be confused with the other Twerps band that shows up when Googled. This 7″ is one of two already released this year, this one coming from the Underwater Peoples label and the other Group Tightener. Continue reading
Recent inbox-favorites THE HUSSY are about to drop their album “Cement Tomb Mind Control” from the Slow Fizz label out of Chicago, and this raging two piece won’t take no for an answer. Led by Bobby Hussy (the man behind Kind Turkey Records) and Heather Hussy, this is their first full length LP. Continue reading
Well at this point you could say we’re a little late to the game, but we want to join the party too. Transparent just released the debut 7″ of PURITY RING (Corin Roddick of Gobble Gobble, Megan James) to much excited praise from all angles. Continue reading
Released in the later half of 2010 was the third full length from BLACK MOUNTAIN. This 7″ we have today (which was released on Record Store Day) features the third single from the album “Wilderness Heart.” Continue reading
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