PALMS Detail Debut Record

15 Wednesday May 2013

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Palms (Deftones, Isis) have released the official details on their highly anticipated self titled debut. The album will be released on June 25th through Ipecac and feature the following track listing:

1. “Future Warrior”
2. “Patagonia”
3. “Mission Sunset”
4. “Shortwave Radio”
5. “Tropics”
6. “Antartic Handshake”

Digital pre-orders are now being offered through iTunes with an immediate download of the song “Tropics”. Physical pre-orders will be made available soon through the band’s official official website.

The band will be hitting the road as well for a few dates with Crypts (ex These Arms Are Snakes). Those dates are as follows:

PALMS Release New Track

02 Thursday May 2013

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Palms, the highly anticipated collaborative project from Chino Moreno (Deftones) and ex-Isis members Jeff Caxide, Aaron Harris and Bryant Clifford Meyer, has finally released a taste of what’s to come. Pitchfork is currently streaming the track “Patagonia” from their upcoming self titled debut which is due out on June 25th. The track is just what I expected this project to sound like; a culmination of the more melodious and ambient moments of Isis and Deftones. But that doesn’t mean the track exceeds my expectations for “Patagonia” is quite stellar. It’s totally entrancing and has a lot of that ambient Wavering Radiant era Isis sound I adore. You can stream the track at Pitchfork or stream it via Youtube below.

Gloom Reborn: Reissues Of OLD MAN GLOOM’s First Four Records Available

08 Friday Mar 2013

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According to Aaron Turner’s (Isis, Hydra Head) blog, the fellows over at Daymare Recordings have remastered Old Man Gloom’s first four albums! These reissues (CD only at the moment) have been given a nice makeover with revamped artwork and was remastered by James Plotkin and stuffed with bonus live material. These albums include Meditations in B, Seminar II: The Holy Rites of Primitivism Regressionism, Seminar III: Zozobra, and Christmas. You can purchase these fine reissues over at this location. Check that out now!

-Lane Oliver

Hydra Health: Help Keep Hydra Head Records Alive!

27 Tuesday Nov 2012

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As you know by now, back in September Hydra Head Records would be closing its doors. I was deeply saddened that my favorite label was going under because of the state the music industry is in. But according to a recent post on Hydra Head’s official blog, the label that brought you Isis, Pelican, Daughters and more may still be able to keep breathing. Introducing Hydra Health; a Hydra Head rehabilitation project. According to the post the label will still not be able to release new records BUT they will still be able to preserve their catalog with your help! The label is offering a slew of special purchasable items (with more on the way) in order to raise money for their upcoming represses. Here is the official statement:

ISIS Release “Temporal” Bonus Tracks For Free

13 Tuesday Nov 2012

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If you purchased the Isis rarities set, Temporal, in CD format then you may have noticed a problem. The download card for the bonus tracks was not included! But have no fear, Isis are offering a free download of the bonus tracks. The band had the following to say on the mix up:

ISIS Release “Pliable Foe” Music Video

08 Thursday Nov 2012

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Isis have released a brand new video for their song “Pliable Foe”. The track originally appears on their split with the Melvins and also appears on their new rarities compilation, Temporal, along with the video. Just like all Isis videos, “Pliable Foe” is very well crafted. The video, directed by Kenneth Thomas, follows a character that seems to reincarnate after dying. Well, that’s what I can make out. So who knows if I am right? The video is full of gorgeous imagery and fits the epic track perfectly. Check it out below!

ISIS Release Demo Version Of “Ghost Key”

30 Tuesday Oct 2012

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Pitchfork are currently streaming an instrumental demo of Isis’ track “Ghost Key”, which appears on the groups upcoming Temporal rarities 2xCD/DVD set, which is due out on November 6th via Ipecac. The track originally appears on Isis’ final full length, Wavering Radiant and is a completely enthralling number. Check it out now and view the details of the rarities set below:

Stream MAMIFFER & PYRAMIDS’ Upcoming Split

10 Wednesday Oct 2012

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For those who cannot wait until next Tuesday to listen to the upcoming split between Mamiffer and Pyramids, I have a treat for you. Tiny Mixtapes is currently streaming the three track split from the experimental artists right now. Mamiffer, in case you didn’t know, is the experimental/ambient project of Aaron Turner (Isis) and his wife Faith Coloccia. Pyramids is an experimental rock outfit from Denton, Texas that is sure to induce drug like trances with their awesome blend of post-rock, ambient, shoegaze and even black metal tendencies. This split is awesome in my opinion and it would be in your best interest if you check it out!

-Lane Oliver

JODIS’s ‘Black Curtain’ Available For Streaming

25 Tuesday Sep 2012

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From the minds of members of Isis and Khanate comes the expansive Black Curtain, the second album from Jodis. The record is full of slow building songs that draped with grandiose melodies and textures that expand and collide through out the duration of each track. Jodis is one of those acts that you just have to sit back and let the music envelop you. The record officially comes out next week on October 2nd but thankfully you can stream it in advance here. Be sure to pre-order this great album if you have some spare change in your couch. Unfortunately, this will be one of Hydra Head’s final releases before the record label closes its door. Check out the album now and pre-order the thing to help Hydra out.

-Lane Oliver

The End Of Hydra Head Records

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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Isis, Pelican, Daughters, Cave In, and These Arms Are Snakes are just a few of the bands that have worked under the umbrella of Hydra Head Records. This label has put out so many memorable releases (at least to me) and has always had an eye for quality, which is evident due to their amazing past and present roster. Sadly label founder and ex-Isis frontman Aaron Turner announced that the legendary Hydra Head would be closing its doors. This is official statement composed by Aaron:

Enter JODIS’ Silent Temple: New Track Released

21 Tuesday Aug 2012

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Jodis is an atmospheric rock band comprised of Aaron Turner of Isis and James Plotkin and Tim Wyskida of Khanate. The band will release their sophomore LP, Black Curtain, on October 2nd through Hydra Head. Unlike the bands the members spawned from, Jodis prefers minimalism over complexity. “Silent Temple” showcases their preference to create atmospheres with their music rather than attack you head on. The track features a slow, bright trudging riff that resonates below Aaron Turner’s subtle melodies while some simple drum patterns rear their head now and then. It’s a subtle track that invokes a sense of peace in the listener. The band isn’t flashy or in your face which actually makes it tranquil to listen to. Check out the track below.

-Lane Oliver

Prepare To Be Cut With WILLIAM FOWLER COLLINS’ Scythe: New Track Released

17 Friday Aug 2012

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Experimental ambient artist William Fowler Collins will be releasing his new darkness ridden masterpiece Tenebroso on August 21st. Pitchfork has the exclusive stream of the opening cut from the album, “Scythe”. It begins with a bombardment of gaseous, fog like feedback that dances around your mind only to stop suddenly. Then guest pianist Faith Coloccia (Mamiffer, Aaron Turner of Isis’ wife) plays alone for the remainder of the track at a disturbingly steady pace and creates a very haunting atmosphere. I am a big fan of creepy noise/ambient artists so I am sure I will enjoy this record immensely. Check it out.

THURSTON MOORE Joins TWILIGHT

30 Monday Jul 2012

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In an odd turn of events it seems as if Thurston Moore of the legendary Sonic Youth will be apart of the black metal “super group” Twilight’s new record, which will be released in the Fall on Century Media. The lineup on this record will consist of Moore, Blake Judd (Nachtmystium), Sandford Parker (Minsk, Nachtmystium), Stavros Giannopolous (The Atlas Moth), Wrest (Leviathan) and Imperial (Krieg). Blake Judd is also hoping to get Aaron Turner (Isis), Rob Lowe (Lichen) and Malefic (Xasthur) to contribute to the album. Apparently Moore is a big black metal fan. I am excited to see what Thurston will bring to the table. Listen to one of my favorite Sonic Youth songs below as well as a song from Twilight.

To Carry The Flame: OLD MAN GLOOM Streaming New Song! New OLD MAN GLOOM!

20 Wednesday Jun 2012

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I am sure Lane hasn’t been online today otherwise this post would have already been up. Lane isn’t the only fan of Old Man Gloom around here though. I fucking love this band and I, like a lot of people, have been patiently waiting for their new album NO. Lane posted about the first single off of this album called “Common Species” and I am glad to let you know that another new track called “To Carry The Flame” which you can listen to in the widget below.

This track is fucking intense and if you have been even a little bit excited about this new album, this song should bump you up to the “fuck yeah, holy shit” level. Check out both new Old Man Gloom songs below and get FUCKING PUMPED! NO will be released next Tuesday via Hydra Head Records.

ZOZOBRA To Record New Album

07 Thursday Jun 2012

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Zozobra (Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Isis) are due to enter Brooklyn’s Translator Audio next month to record their new record. The band will be working with Andrew Schneider and will release the effort sometime in the fall via Brutal Panda Records. Frontman Caleb Scofield (also of Cave In) had this to say: