Two of my
favourite musical acts ever, Gojira and Lone, just released new music this
week. How do my ears cope with this? How will my loins cope? In any case, I’ll
try not to fangirl too much. Let’s begin…
THE BEST:
'Silvera' - Gojira
NEW GOJIRA
OMFGWTFBBQ I’M RUNNING NAKED THROUGH THE STREETS IN CELEBRATION!!! Oops … I
said I wouldn’t fangirl. After releasing previous single ‘Stranded’ the other
week, the French riffmongers seem to be continuing their abandonment of
unpredictable song structures and tricky time signatures in exchange for catchy
guitars and anthemic choruses. Whilst it was fun to see them boasting their
technical side, I can definitely deal with this new straightforward headbanger
approach. Besides they still take the time to boast some ridiculously speedy
tapping at the end. Watch out Eddie Van Halen, you have competition!
'Backtail Was Heavy' - Lone
NEW LONE OMGOMGOMG I’M RUNNING
OUT OF LOTION … I’ve got to stop these enthusiastic outbursts. In case you hadn’t
guessed, I’m a big fan of this UK EDM producer. Rejecting his signature woozy
chords, it seems Lone too is changing up his style though, instead adopting an
old-skool Prodigy vibe. Heavy percussion and rave stabs make for quite the
change in pace from the Nottingham beatsmith’s last record Reality Testing, seemingly reigniting the energy of Galaxy Garden. Non-Lone fans won’t have
the foggiest idea what I’m on about. My response – educate yourself by downloading
Lone’s discography and live happily ever after.
'Rogue Fossil' - Virus
It’s been a fine
week for metal. Blending theatrical creepy crooning and dissonant Voivod-esque
guitar harmonies, this Norwegian experimental outfit will appeal to any mosh
veteran looking for something a little off-kilter. It’s a little more succinct than
their last seven minute single ‘Steamer’, and we’re offered funky bass grooves
instead of theremin this time around. The campy horror vibe meanwhile excitedly
remains. Their upcoming album is certain to be oodles of fun.
'Watch me Dance' - Tom Misch
London producer/multi-instrumentalist/singer Tom Misch drops some gorgeous strings before diving into some slinky jazz-funk. I SAID IT WAS A FINE WEEK FOR METAL. Honestly though, even metalheads will be unable to deny the feelgood factor.
'Nothing But Good' - Fake Laugh
My Soundcloud
stumble-upon of the week – what marvellous genre is this? And are those guitars
or synths? Because whatever they are, they sound awesome. Nothing but good
indeed.
THE WORST:
'Lost in Space' - Kendra Wilkinson
I really want this godawful track to get lost in space where no-one can ever hear it ever again.