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We explore the raw, unfiltered energy of local music scenes from an observer’s standpoint. Our articles dive into the sounds and stories of artists who push boundaries, capturing the essence of music thriving beyond the mainstream radar.
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Experience Real Curses
The Skeleton Years' highly anticipated fourth album, Real Curses, is shaping up to be their most accomplished work yet. Set to resonate with fans of dark, introspective music like Joy Division, The Editors, and She Wants Revenge, the album masterfully blends post-punk with elements leading towards darkwave to create a haunting soundscape. Produced by the band and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ced Concepcion of Studio222, the album's pristine production ensures that every shimmering guitar riff, synth texture, and driving bassline is captured with precision, resulting in a rich, immersive listening experience.
By The Crash Test Facility8 months ago in Beat
The Maestros
In the opulent courts of 18th-century Portugal, Lords Jean Michel De Quiroz and Ray Markus Aguila were revered as paragons of art, intellect, and elegance—known simply as The Maestros. Celebrated for their patronage and dazzling minds, they were the very image of nobility. Their salons, fragrant with roses and filled with music, were the heart of Lisbon's cultural elite. Poets wrote of them. Scholars admired them. Women flocked to them.
By The Crash Test Facility9 months ago in Fiction
Echoes Auternus
In the shadowy aftermath of the First Civil War, amidst the haunting fields of Flanders, a tale echoed—one that even the crows seemed to carry in their silence. It was the story of a boy, a drummer in the 42nd battalion—young, loyal, and long forgotten by name. But each Halloween night, his spirit stirred, and a mournful beat rose through the fog, steady as sorrow: dum... dum... dum.
By The Crash Test Facility9 months ago in Fiction
Who is Doktor Avalanche?
Doktor Avalanche is the name given to the iconic drum machine used by The Sisters of Mercy since the band's early days. More than just a machine, Doktor Avalanche has become a legendary "band member," symbolizing the cold, mechanical precision behind the band's gothic rock sound. In the absence of a traditional drummer, Doktor Avalanche provides the relentless beats that define many of their tracks.
By The Crash Test Facilityabout a year ago in Beat
Remembering Cleopatra Records
Remembering Cleopatra Looking back at the 90s, Cleopatra Records was more than just a label. It was a pivotal part of my musical journey, alongside other 80s and more current record labels I follow. It was during this time, while chasing down rare and obscure music, that I first encountered Cleopatra's roster. For someone deeply embedded in gothic, industrial, and experimental music, finding albums under their label felt like unlocking a hidden treasure.
By The Crash Test Facilityabout a year ago in Beat
Crucifier: Merciless Conviction
For the past 10-15 years, Greece has been a powerhouse in the thrash metal scene, producing bands like Bio-Cancer and Suicidal Angels. However, delve deeper into the underground, and you'll find high-quality acts like Chainsaw, Released Anger, and The Crucifier. Emerging in 2002, The Crucifier's debut album Merciless Conviction marked the beginning of their brutal journey. This album, though raw and unrefined, set the stage for the band’s rise in the Greek thrash metal scene, showcasing their potential for creating vicious, speed-driven music that rivals the best in the genre.
By The Crash Test Facilityabout a year ago in Beat
