Alcest
Ecailles De Lune
Prophecy Productions (2010)
Neige, the sole contributor of Alcest, has stayed remarkably busy throughout 2010. Between his other projects (Lantlos, Ameseours) and the first actual set of stateside touring for Alcest. The man has been a consistent fixture in France's black metal scene throughout this decade. Much like the projects named above Alcest shares little with his More Blackened projects of past (Forgotten Woods, Peste Noire, Etc.). Neige has cornered the market on darkened, shoegazing, post rock related black metal. Don't get confused as much as Alcest lacks much of the traits normally afforded to black metal in general there is always darkness edging its way into the sound and mood of each song. For a little background this was started mostly as a folk-ish fantasy music based outlet for Neige and has become something much bigger. This is quickly noted by the listener upon their first experience with the records. Gone are much of the fantasy related touches of the first album and past missives of the project. Instead we are given a stronger focus on effects laden guitars and overall structure. Each song carefully blends into the song before leading one to gain a full immersive experience with the records. That … Read more
The Thermals
Personal Life
Kill Rock Stars (2010)
It’s very rare that an album can be described as “charming.” However, it’s an appropriate way to describe indie-punk outfit … Read more
Picture Me Broken
Wide Awake
Megaforce (2010)
Here is a Cali band that has been performing together since seventh grade as a cover band doing Led Zeppelin … Read more
Nazca Lines
Untitled EP
Stressed Sumo (2010)
Seattle based Nazca Lines have been garnering rave reviews since their formation in 2005 have a new three song EP … Read more
