I'm in Southern California at the moment, and am really enjoying it! Awesome weather and family make good times. I've just been chilling, pretty much doing nothing but leaving the house to eat/hit the mall. I don't have my computer with me, so not being able to download music has been killing me. I've got some bands I really want to check out, and myspace streams can only quench your thirst so much.
These bands are pretty awesome:
Ghostlimb - I read that both of the albums they released (the latest, Bearing & Distance is out now) clocked under 20 minutes. Yea, THIS is fast and furious hardcore for ya. (short description, short album. Just listen mofo)
pg.lost - With post-rock, most bands are pretty hit or miss for me. It's either the same old, same old, or they incite deep emotion and I sit with my mouth open listening to the crashing crescendos and beautiful harmonies. I can use that typical description when talking about the Swedish 4 piece, because they truly do exactly that. And I've only listened to a handful of their songs. I haven't even touched their latest LP, It's not Me, It's You! I've heard good things...
Anberlin - Ok, the last one is a bit of a wild card, but I'm ready to defend myself here. Maybe it's a nod to my pop-punk awkward early teen years (see awkward buffoon), but I've always had a soft spot for Anberlin since I first heard their stuff off some mainstream medium (Guitar Hero or my friends or something or other. The back of a cereal box). Their last album Cities, was ooookay, with some strong energetic gems - these guys just write good, catchy rock/pop songs. Their latest song, Disappear, is no exception. I'm on like my ninth listen, and while it passes quick and is easily accessible, it leaves me wanting more, and with high hopes for their upcoming release September 30. Watch this release, 4/5 stars. You heard it here first!
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I'm off to Alaska tomorrow, and while I don't know what you do in Alaska, some post rock like pg.lost would be pretty awesome. :( I miss my computer
