As some of my earlier Exec Recs posts have mentioned, most of the new music I find online comes from Bandcamp, and these recommendations are no exception. With the wonderfully large amount of free time I had over the summer to search around the site, I was able to stumble upon a nice group of artists that I have since added to my music library. If you’ve never spent time on Bandcamp before, I highly encourage you to do so.
1. Brown Recluse – Panoptic Mirror Maze
I wish I would have known about this album last year, because it probably would have made my ACRN Best of 2011 list. It’s really hard to slap a genre on the band, as the album is so eclectic in nature and has so many perfectly arranged elements of so many different musical styles. There are parts of the album that have a Beach Boys pop feel, some others that take inspiration from more modern synthpop, and some others that rely heavily on brass instruments all while sticking to a nice indie pop style that really puts the album into a league of its own. Definitely check it out!
2. Murmuüre – Murmuüre
This is one of the most interesting albums I’ve come across in some time. I found it while searching through black metal albums, and I really liked the cover art so I thought I’d take a listen and I was quite pleased with the album. It includes a lot of black metal elements, but is clearly built on elements of sound collage and experimental music. It lacks a consistent rhythm and has no set pace, but it just seems as though the album is hypnotizing in the way it flows from beginning to end without the listener ever knowing how they made it from point A to point B. I’ve never heard anything quite like it, and if you’re a fan of black metal or just want to hear something a little different, I would highly encourage you to check it out.
3. Soda Bomb – Hooligan
Hooligan is an interesting mix of post-punk and garage rock that is sure to be enjoyed by anyone looking for something new from the world of punk. With so many bands sounding the same, it’s nice to see Long Island’s Soda Bomb doing something a little different. There really isn’t much else to say about them other than this: LISTEN!
4. Nailbiter – S/T EP
While it’s not the only thing I look at when I find a hardcore band to check out, it’s usually a good sign when the longest song on the album is 1:17. The entire 8-song EP is only a little over eight minutes long total, but South Carolina hardcore act Nailbiter packs a big punch into that small amount of time. The album opens up with a small spoken intro, and then jumps into non-stop intensity from that point until the end. Definitely check it out if you’re a hardcore fan.
5. Ivory Wave - John Depp
I was really happy to find a new band from the Midwest punk scene in Bloomington, Indiana’s Ivory Wave. They definitely have a lo-fi sound, but it isn’t one that is overdone. It's a subtle use of the style that improves the sound of the album rather than hinders it. If you’re a fan of Midwestern punk, check this album out. It’s one I think you’ll really enjoy.
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