The Nerve Agents
Days Of The White Owl
Revelation (2000)
Though not as revered as the final album from The Nerve Agents, Days Of The White Owl is certainly a turning point for the band and a definite precursor to the critical darling of an album that succeeds it, and this is perhaps a monster injustice to The Nerve Agents because with their last and best album for Revelation, they take big steps into a slightly different direction that really is all the difference in the world as far as just how good they are (or were if you will). With Days Of The White Owl some new members make their presence known or even felt in the different songs as they overtly add whole new elements to the music (like the piano parts from bassist Dante Sigona), and just maybe the membership changes also brought some new attitude and (dare I say) some healthy reckless abandon to the sound and feel of the band. All the hallmarks of The Nerve Agents are in full aural view on Days Of The White Owl from the manic shifting of tempos (slow creepy crawl speeds as in the intro to “Prey” to the manic guitars and drums found all over the record) … Read more
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Pandora's Piñata
Sensory (2012)
Though they're definitely much more accessible than some of their peers, the Diablo Swing Orchestra are without a doubt one … Read more
Fighting Kites
Self Titled
Variant (2012)
North London four piece Fighting Kites started life in 2009, their brand of intimate instrumental rock immediately setting them apart … Read more
Mares Of Thrace
The Pilgrimage
Sonic Unyon (2012)
Mares Of Thrace are a band apart from the norm. Merely sound-wise they stick outside of the given genre parameters. … Read more
