Matt Stevens – Ghost

Matt Stevens’ 2010 album Ghost is an instrumental acoustic album featuring an interesting mix of odd melodies and catchy riffs. It took me a few listens to really get into it, but every time I go back to it I find it clicking a little more. Definitely check this out if you’re into progressive instrumentals and acoustic guitar.

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Abnormal Thought Patterns Imply Awesome Musicianship

The bay area’s Abnormal Thought Patterns just released the first song off their upcoming album Manipulation Under Anesthesia, “Velocity and Acceleration: Movement 5”, and it just explodes your face.

Manipulations Under Anesthesia will be released under Lifeforce Records in Spring ’13! Give them a like on facebook you all!!

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Jardin de la Croix – 187 Steps to Cross the Universe

If you turned Scale the Summit to mathcore, this is probably what you’d get.

Jardin de la Croix have made an awesome album with loads of atmosphere and intense moments. Really, it will sometimes move you deeply, and other times just want to bounce around.

Give this album a well deserved spin, and you can get it for free on their bandcamp page!!!

-D… Read more