FOCUS // THE MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF T.R.A.M. AND THE MARS VOLTA’S ADRIÁN TERRAZAS GONZÁLEZ
Just over a month ago, followers of our Instagram page were able to tune into our try. Adrián:...
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VIDEO // Behold the off-kilter riff fest in Øgïvęš Big Band’s new single ‘Tethra’
Øgïvęš Big Band is not just an exercise in exotic symbology, it is a supergroup in the Bristol underground prog and math scene. Comprising the troupe are guitarist Ben Harris (Øgïvęš, ANTA, Rainbow Slicer), bassist Ben Holyoake (Lambhorn), and drummer Oli Cocup (Lambhorn, My Octopus Mind). Sharing a passion for musical experimentation and the avant garde, the trio set out to warp all your favourite heavy rock tropes and throw your expectations back in your face.
The History Of Math Rock Pt 1: “So I Guess Black Flag Is ‘Math Rock’ Now?!”
In this very special Focus feature, we present to you the first article on the internet devoted specifically to the history of the genre of math rock. In this first instalment we trace the first elements of math rock stemming somewhere between hardcore punk in Los Angeles, and No Wave in New York.
HOW TO COLLECT PEDALS… IF YOU’RE ‘AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR’
In this second installment our 'How To Collect Pedals' series, Kat talks to Rory Friers of And So I Watch You From Afar about his history with guitar pedals. This article includes an exclusive live video of And So I Watch You From Afar playing at ArcTanGent, courtesy of our friends at Small Pond Recordings.