Singles of the Week (01//21)

1) True Faith - As Much Nothing As Possible

 

New material from Boston, Massachusetts darkwave / post-punk synth band. releases January 8, 2021
Produced by Lestat Ali Recorded by True Faith at the House of God
Mixed and mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Album artwork by Lauren N. Bailey “Benson and Moyer’s time spent here, arriving from Portland, Oregon, and rural Eastern Pennsylvania, respectively, saw not only the formation of the band, but the crystallization of the True Faith sound to the point where it falls today: a disaffected twirl through the shadows of post-punk, darkwave, and electronic-pop, but with a cerebral center based in the emotive state of the human condition. Like a proper Bostonian, it reveals its different layers the longer you spend time with it, and its affection slowly begins to glow from a core that is remarkably gentle and affirming. And whether that’s by intent or not is beside the point. The emotion rooted in the True Faith sound is one reflected by Benson and Moyer’s experiences here in medical school and dalliances with the unforgiving and despondent Boston winter. Ironically, a break from studies brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic gave the pair time to flesh out what would become their debut album, the forthcoming “As Much Nothing As Possible” LP, due out in early 2021 via à La Carte Records.
Buy a limited risograph print here (Printed by Oddities Print) and Art by Lauren Bailey (Chaotic No Good) Limited to 30 copies, They are a three color risograph 10″ x 12.75″ print on 65 lb French Pop-Tone cardstock.
The first pressing of the record will be limited to 350 copies. With limited variants and a shirt available only during pre-orders. This is a pre-order with a ship date of mid January 2021. 

(EP / 12" - La Carte)

2) Sicayda - Sicayda

 

 

 

(EP - 2020 970497 Records DK)

3) I AM PENTAGON - Nesíla

 

 

Punk from Prague (CZ)
Druhý singl z desky Příčetnost, která vyjde na Pushteek Records začátkem roku 2021. Tahle píseň je pro všechny, kteří někdy ztratili sílu. Zejména pak pro ty, kteří mnohdy v tichosti bojují s duševním onemocněním. Osobně tenhle boj neznám, nebo alespoň ne přímo. Jejich bolest si můžu domýšlet jen podle bolesti vlastní. A přestože bych si nedovolil říct, že si ji umím představit, chtěl jsem skrz slova téhle skladby říct, že mi není lhostejná.
Nahrávka, mix & master ➡️ Amák v Golden Hive Studio. Vizuál ➡️ Vojta Kuřátko ➡️ Loony Creators
I am Pentagon je uzavření kruhu. Krok zpátky, bez dvou kroků v před, pryč od ambicí i dokazování si vlastní důležitosti. Je to kontrola životních funkcí a zároveň touha, aby je nedefinoval jen jeden táhlý dlouhý tón rezignace a apatie. Je to flusnutí do ksichtu krizi středního věku.

 

       
(video,digital - Pushteek)

4) Turnstiles - The Turnstiles

 

 

Debut EP from Galway, Ireland indie punk-rock band.
released January 8, 2021
Recorded in Lakeland Studios with Mike O'Dowd
Mixed by Daniel Fox
Mastered by Ivan Jackman

 

 

(EP, CD - Turnstiles)

5) Holy Figures - Luck of the Draw 

 

  

HOLY FIGURES, a three piece band from North Carolina whose sound is based on a convergence of influences from rock to post-hardcore, deliver on their debut EP titled "Luck of the Draw".
The release will call to mind bands such as FAR, Jawbox, and even certain eras of Deftones. "Luck of the Draw" features four tracks of post-hardcore rock that showcase the band's innate ability to balance heavy, driving rhythm without sacrificing melody. Lyrically Owen Smith, guitar and vocals, used the EP as a way of addressing past drug abuse through creative personification.
The result is songs that are both relatable and honest. HOLY FIGURES is Cody, Caleb and Owen. 8" lathe cuts and cassette tapes available at NEWMORALITYZINE.COM credits released January 6, 2021
Guitars/Vocals: Owen Smith Drums: Caleb Hogue Bass: Cody Hutchinson-Hilton Recording: Jeremy White Mastering: Brad Boatwright Photo: Hiro Itou Tarot Card Artwork: Liz Mercer.

 

 
(EP - New Morality Zine)
 

vinyl:
Chai - No More Cake / Ready Cheeky Pretty (7")
Mirin Bide / Entzauberung - split (7")
Dear Deer / Embers - split (12")
Oscar Mulero - Tormenta (12")
EPs:
Obsidian Wave - Darkwater /EP/
Portrayal of Guilt - Garden of Despair /EP/
The Grey Field - SOS B​-​Sides /EP/
Vicious Blossom - You Breathe Inside Of Me /EP/ minialbum/
digi single, video:
Wander - Unwind / Will / Beyond
Death Stare - Isolator
Brain Cave - Garbage Time
The Haunted Youth - Teen Rebel
N-Vitral - Hardcore Power
Blindlace - Hide Me in Your Wounds
Borts - Get Sold
Showstar - Calm Down
Color Crush - Snowstorm
Autonomistas - I Hate Modern Love
Incisions - No Shame
Mirror of Haze - Merry Go Round Spinning
Melllo & Nikonn - Smell Your Fear
Occult X - Just Friends
Small Sins - Andre
Vestron Vulture - Cemetery Cowboy
Meadowlake - Say My Name
Crystal Canyon - Anomaly
Keep Shelly in Athens - Early
London Grammar - Lose Your Head
Застенчивый Ножик - Короткоевсегда
Ploho - Танцы в темноте
The Violent Youth - Эльвира|Elvira
Plague Called Humanity - Alive.EXE (Gagarin remiX)
Tigers Jaw - Hesitation
Shame - Nigel Hitter
GRMLN - Design
Far West - Back Together
Illuvia - State of Emergence
Hidden By Ivy - Light House
David Bowie - Tryin' To Get To Heaven / Mother