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FOCUS // kirye: a new sound from the Japanese math rock underground

TAK YAMAMOTO·October 25, 2020

The Japanese math rock scene, with all its influence and charm, has always been just slightly out of...

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NEW MUSIC // Get in touch with nature on forestar’s new album

Iván Maldonado·October 16, 2020

As 2020 reaches its end, more and more is going on in the world of math rock. Not...

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FOCUS // DEVELOPING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES WITH KYOZO’S ALICIA REI KIM

Michael Whiteside·August 28, 2020

(Editor’s Note: The past few weeks have been a sobering time for the math rock community, and indeed,...

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FOCUS // A Gateway into Math Rock: One Exemplary Song From Each Year In The Genre’s Timeline

Lauren Marie·August 22, 2020

Have you ever wanted to explore the ever widening circuit board of madness that is math rock but...

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FOCUS // MARCOS MENA ON THE FUTURE OF MATH ROCK AND THE ULTIMATE FRUIT SALAD

Michael Whiteside·August 14, 2020

Earlier this month, Marcos Mena of standards. was gracious enough to guest on our second ever live-streamed interview....

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FOCUS // COVERING ALL THE BASSES WITH COVET’S DAVID ADAMIAK

Michael Whiteside·July 17, 2020

These days, the mere mention of a canceled tour or botched bass festival is liable to send most...

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FOCUS // THE MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF T.R.A.M. AND THE MARS VOLTA’S ADRIÁN TERRAZAS GONZÁLEZ

Michael Whiteside·July 6, 2020

Just over a month ago, followers of our Instagram page were able to tune into our try. Adrián:...

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A brief history of math rock in the U.K. and Ireland: The bands that defined the movement, and where they are now

ALI SAFAVI·June 30, 2020

In this Focus feature, Ali Safavi explores the math rock boom that occurred across the United Kingdom and Ireland during the late 00's., and the bands that defined the time.

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FOCUS // NOTES ON THE UNIVERSAL GUITAR LANGUAGE OF ZETA’S DANIEL HERNANDEZ SAUD

Michael Whiteside·June 25, 2020

(Editor’s Note: In lieu of a more traditional intro, I wanted to try something a little different here....

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EXCLUSIVE // Stream KAGUU’S Nintendo-inspired new album ‘ROSEWOOD’ in its entirety

Iván Maldonado·May 28, 2020

2020 has been a year full of surprises, some more unpleasant than others, and every month that passes...

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FOCUS // A WEEKEND WITH JUSTIN PEARSON’S INCREDIBLE NEW BOOK, GG ALIEN AND THE MYSTERY MEAT

FOCUS // BACK FROM THE LAB: PAVLOV’S BELL RETURNS WITH EVIDENCE OF A NEW SINGLE, A NEW EP, AND THE RETURN OF A FOUNDING MEMBER

FOCUS // MEDICINE FOR ZETA: JUAN CHI ON THE NEW ALBUM, TEAMING UP WITH CESCHI RAMOS FOR CODEFENDANTS, AND MEETING FAT MIKE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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EXCLUSIVE // PAPER MICE BARE THEIR SOULS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM NNAMDÏ ON THIS BRILLIANT “PRIVATE DANCER” COVER

NEW MUSIC // FANG ISLAND ANNOUNCE REISSUE BOXSET COMPLETE WITH A FINAL SONG AND VIDEO

NEW MUSIC // SILVERGLASS TURNS HEADS WITH MIDWEST EMO CYBERFOLK FROM IRELAND

REGULARS

Stage Kids – Recess (2020)

Standards – Fruit Island (2020)

Delta Sleep – Younger Years (2019)

EXCLUSIVES

EXCLUSIVE // MEMBERS OF TOWN PORTAL AND TRADER FORM INVENTORY, SIGN TO SOFA BOY RECORDS, AND RELEASE ETHEREAL NEW SINGLE

EXCLUSIVE // GET LOST IN THE HYPNOGOGIC HORRORS OF HAUNTED HORSES AND THE PREMIER STREAM OF DWELLER, THEIR MONUMENTAL NEW ALBUM

EXCLUSIVE // PAPER MICE BARE THEIR SOULS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM NNAMDÏ ON THIS BRILLIANT “PRIVATE DANCER” COVER

VIDEO

NEW MUSIC // FOX LAKE OFFICIALLY EMBARK ON “THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY” WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO

NOT ANOTHER FECKING GIG REVIEW // TOEHIDER, CLOSURE IN MOSCOW, AND NO SUCH ANIMAL AT THE URBAN LOUNGE

FOCUS // CHRISTOPHER DE CINQUE AND MICHAEL BARRETT OF CLOSURE IN MOSCOW GIVE US THE DOWNLOAD ON RECORDING SOFT HELL, THE MAGIC OF PISS TAKES, AND THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF EXTRACTING ART FROM SUFFERING

Gear

GEAR // TOP 25 PEDALS AND PLUGINS FOR MATH ROCK IN 2024

GEAR // TEN TIMES GLENN FRICKER CALLED US A DUMBASS WHEN WE REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR IT

GEAR // MARCOS MENA ON PARTNERING UP WITH GROUND CONTROL AUDIO, INNOVATION IN THE PEDAL INDUSTRY, AND USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO EDU-TAIN THE MASSES

GAMES

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GAMES // GAME RECOGNIZE GAME, SEQUENCE #1: A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF A BRIEF STINT WRITING FOR A POPULAR GAMING PUBLICATION

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FOCUS // kirye: a new sound from the Japanese math rock underground

NEW MUSIC // Get in touch with nature on forestar’s new album

FOCUS // DEVELOPING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES WITH KYOZO’S ALICIA REI KIM

FOCUS // A Gateway into Math Rock: One Exemplary Song From Each Year In The Genre’s Timeline

FOCUS // MARCOS MENA ON THE FUTURE OF MATH ROCK AND THE ULTIMATE FRUIT SALAD

FOCUS // COVERING ALL THE BASSES WITH COVET’S DAVID ADAMIAK

FOCUS // THE MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF T.R.A.M. AND THE MARS VOLTA’S ADRIÁN TERRAZAS GONZÁLEZ

A brief history of math rock in the U.K. and Ireland: The bands that defined the movement, and where they are now

FOCUS // NOTES ON THE UNIVERSAL GUITAR LANGUAGE OF ZETA’S DANIEL HERNANDEZ SAUD

EXCLUSIVE // Stream KAGUU’S Nintendo-inspired new album ‘ROSEWOOD’ in its entirety

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