Lovely statuesque Caitlin Stokes, lead singer of previously featured band Corlyx, remarked on the number of bands that successfully mimic other extremely popular bands, and it is difficult to argue with her pedigree. Further, it is impossible to argue as far as Depeche Mode is concerned. Bands such as Camouflage, Cause & Effect, Mesh, and M.I.N.E. have built extensive audiences by mining that same “fast-fashion” … Continue reading IżoL ~ A Lonely House [2⊘2⊘]
The best multi-member bands tend not to rely on simple individual addition to create their exceptional art. Rather, each additional member is a multiplicative increase, or even better, exponentially so. Not just leveling skill gaps, overlaps between members sport a synergistic effect that, unlike the lie of giving 110%, truly accounts for each member’s ability to enhance … Continue reading Vandal Moon ~ Heroine Dancer [2⊘23]
Shannon Hemmett is a multitalented visual and musical artist with a myriad of talents including graphic artist, tattooist, photographer and multi-instrumentalist in bands ACTORS and LEATHERS. “Over the years I have experimented with almost every artistic medium and musical instrument. I especially loved to sing, but it was psychologically challenging for me. When I got shy or scared I would detour into other mediums for … Continue reading Leathers ~ Missing Scene [2⊘17]
While some bands may strive for a level production in most endeavors, others prefer to more proverbially “fly by the seat of their pants“. A Place To Bury Strangers, often known simply as APTBS, is firmly stationed in the latter with their renowned live performances considered … Continue reading A Place To Bury Strangers ~ Let’s See Each Other (Grimoose Remix) [2⊘21]
Many of us, by necessity or simply by habit of life, are writers and as such are admonished to brevity in all things written. Use only as many of the correct words, in the correct places, as are necessary to convey your thoughts to your audience. Band Boy Harsher appears to strive for … Continue reading Boy Harsher ~ Pain [2⊘14]
