I can understand the concept of the supposed golden years of rock music being behind us, but it is my firm belief that those who claim that rock is dead in any form simply refuse to use their eyeballs and … Continue reading Black Magic Tree – Terra
The history of stoner rock and its related genres are as storied and magnificent as they are elusive in an attempt to perpetuate in virtually every form. Sure, it’s a sound that can be argued to be little more than … Continue reading River Cult – High Anxiety
Hands down, one of the best things about psychedelia is how amorphous it all is. Changing forms greatly as we venture from one band to the next, there’s nothing that can tamp down some well-channeled psychedelia in such a way … Continue reading Abanamat – Abominat
It’s one thing to find yourself in a scene that’s almost constantly overflowing with potential, but it’s something else altogether to not only put yourself right in the thick of it all and then continuously prove yourself to such a … Continue reading Maha Sohona – A Dark Place
There are some things in this world that just feel ever so right. Whether it’s the taste of your favorite food or the feeling of the chilling wind on your skin on an autumn day as the crisp leaves fall, … Continue reading Yawning Man – Pavement Ends
At any given time, there are throngs of bands out there in the dense underground who are looking to make their mark known and their sound heard. No matter the genre, it’s a fiercely competitive landscape where only the daring … Continue reading M.E.L.T. – Innervate / Obliterate
The next step forward is something that can certainly trip up even the most experienced and dedicated musicians. The future is something that even the wisest of us can never clearly see for any and every reason but sometimes turning … Continue reading Elder – Liminality / Dream State Return
Evolution has long been a consistent theme for many bands across the entire underground for any act in any genre. It’s what keeps things moving forward and preventing us from the terrible fate of stagnation. The underground is a revolving … Continue reading Howling Giant – Crucible & Ruin
There are some things that just make sense. At some point, you begin to develop expectations after picking up on patterns over the years, and while not all of them stay as a pattern given the unpredictable nature of the … Continue reading The Re-Stoned – Dreams from the Outside: Stories of the Astral Lizard Vol. 3
Perpetually, we’re always on the lookout for the next big thing. Whether we want to admit it or not even if we’re already drowning in stupendous talent, the mind cannot help but wonder what will come next that could blows … Continue reading Insomniac – Om Moksha Ritam
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