I had never disliked a Periphery song prior to hearing the latest album, but their sound never completely grabbed me. I knew they were talented, but what I had heard didn’t compel me to dive headfirst into their discography- a common occurrence in the fast sea of music that’s out there. I’m asked to review … Continue reading
I am primarily familiar with Daniel Tompkins as the lead vocalist for two bands: TesseracT and White Moth Black Butterfly. The first of these is a progressive metal band that is a mixture of Meshuggah-esque djent riffing and multi-layered and vocal-intense soundscapes. For its part, White Moth is much more an electronic pop band with … Continue reading
I’m lucky to have parents that are fans of progressive music as well. I’ll often share with them different bands that I’ve discovered through Proglodytes,just to get their feedback. When I played my dad The Mercury Tree, he said, “Thomas, when I was a kid, I imagined that music in the future would sound like … Continue reading
As lead vocalist/keyboardist for Bent Knee, Courtney Swain makes up one-sixth of one of the most dynamic and ambitious bands on today’s scene. On Between Blood and Ocean (available now on Bandcamp and various streaming platforms), the singer-songwriter focuses on songs not geared toward that band, and the results are nothing short of remarkable. The album’s sound is immediate … Continue reading
“Evership II is one of those albums that just keeps revealing itself with every listen, and is a perfectly worthy follow up to the debut. Each time I listen to the album, a new chorus gets stuck in my head, or a new section stands out to me.” Continue reading
Colorado-based power trio Source have returned with their second full-length effort, called Totality (Pavement Music). While managing to avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump,” the band takes a step toward truly establishing its own identity, setting itself apart from its influences like Tool, Chevelle, and A Perfect Circle. With the aid of producer Ulrich Wild (Defotnes, … Continue reading
Devin manages to make a beautiful, endearing work of art, that somehow maintains an authenticity and heart and honesty in the midst of absolute musical mayhem. Continue reading
