Australia has become one of my favourite places in the world to look out for new and exciting bands. From alien overlords such as Portal to fresh faces of progressive metal like Caligula’s Horse, there is a pallet of sounds to be found on the Lucky Country. However, there is a special label that has gained recognition for finding and delivering some of the most unique albums I’ve heard in recent years: Art as Catharsis.
Psychedelic drone music with eastern influences (Ḥashshāshīn), John Zorn worship jazzgrind (Kurushimi (苦しみ)) or experimental hardcore madness (Tired Minds), Art as Catharsis has … Read more
Ever since that crazyfatboy was on Mike Portnoy’s forum with his threads where he’d ask fellow forumers directives and limitations on how to write a song (which he always succeeded to do, no matter how weird or difficult that was), and through his Halcyon band/project, and even a few singles after this, Plini has been amazing me.