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Hesse Kassel - La Brea (2025)

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Hesse Kassel's La Brea has garnered significant attention in the post-punk scene, particularly for its innovative fusion of genres and compelling compositions. The album's opening track, "Postparto," has been highlighted by listeners as a standout, drawing favorable comparisons to the works of Black Country, New Road, Maruja, and black midi. This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend intricate rhythms with intense vocal delivery, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly unique. Some listeners have noted that certain elements within the tracks feel somewhat disjointed, suggesting that while the album is ambitious, there are moments where cohesion could be improved. Despite this, the album's strengths have resonated with many, leading to its high placement in recent music rankings. Overall, La Brea positions Hesse Kassel as a promising act within the experimental rock landscape, showcasing their potential to push boundaries and capt...

Moin - You never end (2024)

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Moin's third album, You Never End , released on October 25, 2024, marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, blending experimental rock with post-hardcore elements. The London-based trio, comprising Tom Halstead, Joe Andrews (both of Raime), and percussionist Valentina Magaletti, incorporates guest vocalists such as Olan Monk, James K, Coby Sey, and Sophia Al-Maria, adding a humanizing layer to their intricate compositions. Critics praise the album's dynamic range and innovative approach, noting that tracks like "It's Messy Coping" seamlessly merge techno rhythms with post-hardcore intensity, while "C'mon Dive" features chopped vocal samples reminiscent of jungle music, propelled by Magaletti's colossal drumming. The inclusion of guest vocals is highlighted as a pivotal development, with Sophia Al-Maria's performance on "Lift You" standing out for its evocative delivery, adding depth to the band's sonic exploration. ...

Xiu Xiu - 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips (2024)

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Xiu Xiuā€™s 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips is a wildly inventive album, blending elements of industrial pop, psychedelic rock, and noise, while retaining their signature mix of beauty and terror. Tracks like ā€œCommon Loonā€ and ā€œVeneficiumā€ embody the band's unpredictable dynamics, switching between lush, shimmering sounds and jagged, distorted moments. The production by John Congleton elevates this work, making it their most accessible yet intense album in years. The record is filled with sharp contrastsā€”emotional vulnerability alongside chaos, meditative synths turning into explosive burstsā€”creating an immersive and unsettling experience. This is Xiu Xiu at their most bold, crafting a sonic journey that balances discomfort and exhilarationā€‹ ( The Quietus ) ā€‹ ( When The Horn Blows ) ā€‹ ( POST-TRASH ) . Genre : Experimental Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 526th / 711 Highlight : Veneficium Made me think of: Liars EinstĆ¼...

Joey Duran - Feet always cold (2024)

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Genre : Experimental Rock Country : US Final Verdict : 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 199th / 464 Highlight : Blue Sand Desert Made me think of: Swans Sleep Merzbow #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ExperimentalRock #JoeyDuran #US #LP #Album #release  

Melvins - Tarantula Heart (2024)

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Genre : Experimental Rock Country : US Final Verdict : 56% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 302th / 331 Highlight : Working The Ditch Made me think of: Butthole Surfers The Jesus Lizard Sonic Youth #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ExperimentalRock #Melvins #US #LP #Album #release  

Still House Plants - If I don't make it, I love u (2024)

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Genre : Experimental Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 55% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 304th / 325 Highlight : no sleep deep risk Made me think of: Deerhof Xiu Xiu Boredoms #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ExperimentalRock #StillHousePlants #UK #LP #Album #release  

Avaruusasema - Kilonova (2024)

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Genre : Experimental Rock Country : Finland Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 53th / 169 Highlight : Universum Made me think of: David Gilmour Genesis Steve Vai #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ExperimentalRock #Avaruusasema #Finland #LP #Album #release  

Squid - O Monolith (2023)

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Genre : Experimental Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 236th / 833 Highlight : Undergrowth Made me think of: Black Midi Fontaines D.C. Black Country, New Road