Tag Archives: experimental

Thank You Scientist – Maps of Non-Existent Places

by Jeff Nixon

 

3035046731-1This New Jersey based prog band really pushes the progressive genre with their album “Maps of Non-Existent Places.” Their use of orchestral instruments such as Violins, Horns, Trumpets, and Saxophones really adds a unique dimension to their songs.

Their blend of genres is also very impressive, as elements of funk, fusion, and even middle eastern can be heard throughout this album.

If you enjoy bands like Coheed and Cambria and The Mars Volta then I highly recommend you check these guys out.

-Jeff… Read more

Manhattan-DIY – ∞ – 15 = ∞

by Dæv Tremblay

 

French dudes Manhattan-DIY came to us earlier this year with an awesome math-rock album with 8-bit and experimental elements.

Their album consist of 6 songs screamed in French, with some exceptions to this rule. Sometimes with nintendo destruction sounds, other times with dirty guitars and a real band. Contemplative parts follow more driving ones, and some others more chaotic to deliver a perfect blend of mathtendocore with emotion.

The ca. 40 minutes album infinity minus fifteen equals infinity is an acquisition you all ought to make.

Go do this on their bandcamp page.

-D… Read more

FIXIONS – Euphorion

by Lefteris Kefalas

ImageFIXIONS is an Electro project from Aix-en-Provence, France that have released their debut EP, entitled ‘Euphorion’ some months ago. This project, which is the brainchild of Slo (SMOHALLA), is more than a creative outlet, an additional way of expression it’s a small microcosm of its own, an abberation from the constant in search of an elation, of euphoria, although as uplifting as it can be the dark and atmospheric elements will always be a considerable and integral part of FIXIONS’ music.

The EP begins with the title track, ‘Euphorion’ which is heavily influenced by the 80s electro scene, with a … Read more

Jute Gyte – Discontinuities

by Dæv Tremblay

Microtonal experimental black metal from Missouri, those guys are a pretty unique outfit.

Their quarter-toned fretboards bring a different texture to their long songs that is welcome in this age of formalism.

So if you seek something relatively new and unexplored, you can get Discontinuities for free if you like to, or donate a little sum to support this band!

-D… Read more