By Steven Miller
In the genre-straddling landscape of instrumental post-metal, narrative form can often feel buried under atmospherics. But on Flickering Resonance, written and performed by guitarist Trevor Shelley de Brauw, guitarist Laurent Schroeder-Lebec, bassist Bryan Herweg, and drummer Larry Herweg, Pelican opts for something more deliberate: music built like architecture, with movement, pacing, and contrast engineered into each section.
Recorded by Sanford Parker, mixed by Scott Evans, and mastered by Matthew Barnhart, the album’s sonic clarity and dynamic control serve its compositional. This is not music that [...]
By Steven Miller
The metalcore scene has been eagerly anticipating Spiritbox’s latest full-length album, Tsunami Sea. The Canadian quartet has pushed their sound further, fusing their signature mix of ghostly atmospheres and heaviness with an increased willingness to experiment with textures. The result? An album that surges like its namesake, with a sonic ebb and flow that exhilarates and engages the listener.
Spiritbox consists of vocalist Courtney LaPlante, whose dynamic range transitions between clear melodies and guttural roars, and guitarist Mike Stringer, whose intricate riffing and atmospheric textures shape the band’s [...]
By Steven Miller
Legendary post-rock pioneers Mogwai have returned with The Bad Fire, an engaging album that captures their enduring ability to blend the ethereal with the explosive. Produced by John Congleton and released via Rock Action, this January 2025 release cements the band’s reputation for crafting immersive soundscapes that challenge and reward the listener in equal measure.
With three decades of sonic exploration under their belt, Mogwai’s evolution has been anything but linear. They’ve veered from ferocious guitar-driven instrumentals to moody soundtracks and even ventured into corrupted electronic realms. Their [...]
by Shannon Smith
Paul Kelly is one of those songwriters who moved beyond writing catchy songs. Instead, he paints vignettes of the human experience with his lyrics. With Fever Longing Still, the iconic singer-songwriter embraces a timeless rock ethos, blending poetic lyrics with melodies that strike the heart like a well-aimed arrow. The result is a record that is alive with unflinchingly honest, a testament to Kelly’s mastery of his craft.
The album opens with “Houndstooth Dress,” a vibrant and emotionally charged track that sets the tone for the entire record. It’s a bittersweet love song wrapped in [...]
