There are individuals who naturally link colors and images to sounds, a phenomenon called chromesthesia; then there are those who can evoke similar associations in others through their talent for creating atmosphere. Witch Fever exemplifies the latter, producing vivid imagery of being immersed in basslines and navigating heavy guitar riffs on their second album, 'FEVEREATEN.' The tracks rise like towering trees in a forest, descending like a torrential downpour to wash everything away like an avalanche, creating an immersion into the world the band has crafted.
Frontwoman Amy Walpole delivers sharp, eerie vocals that shift into guttural screams; 'FINAL GIRL' and 'NORTHSTAR' weave between these dynamics, enhancing the build-up of tracks like 'DRANK THE SAP' and 'BURN TO HIT' with an intense, unexpected rush. The band disregards conventional song structures, incorporating sounds and textures from various genres including indie, grunge, post-punk, post-rock, metal, and hardcore, allowing for a conveyance of feelings ranging from melancholy to angst, tension, bittersweetness, lightness, and enchantment, depending on the song. In 'FEVEREATEN', Witch Fever demonstrates an unwavering commitment to textural and sonic depth, exploring haunting, Midsommar-like soundscapes to vividly express their musical vision.
If you’re yearning for the indie sounds of the 2000s, Salarymen are the perfect choice. The Sydney-based duo has released their first album, 'Take It Or Leave It'.
Through the blending of time and genre conventions, this record feels like it has always been a part of existence.
The band has also revealed plans for a major hometown concert in Leeds next summer.
It makes a significant impact overall, blending garage-driven energy with more somber, reflective tracks.
In their second album ‘God Save The Gun’, West Coast rock talents Militarie Gun display a stronger sense of determination, authenticity, and resolve than ever.
The Irish band Lankum has released their haunting version of The Specials' iconic track 'Ghost Town'. The group has created remarkable music up to this point, earning
Unyielding in their quest for textural and sonic details.