A scorching soundtrack for the season in which the darkness supersedes the light, “THE THREE MOTHERS” is an initiated call to action for the exploration of our own villain, with no frail hopes for redemption. “THE THREE MOTHERS” bore its roots several years ago as a few disjointed keyboard-based loops in the Brooklyn apartment of…
Nathaniel Shannon and The Vanishing Twin is an experimental dark folk project and the creation of Detroit-bred and Brooklyn based photographer and multimedia artist Nathaniel Shannon. Today sees the release of his spooky video for Mater Suspiriorum. The song is taken from THE THREE MOTHERS, out on US based label Aqualamb, the second video from…
South African progressive instrumentalists Savage Lucy have surprised their fans with the release of a live album. The album was recorded during the band live stream session in July this year on Urban Sessions. The band have decided to release the album exclusively on Bandcamp at special Christmas fee for the 24th and 25th December.…
Just in time for the last days of a dark, dark year, AQUALAMB announces the KRAMPUS HOLIDAY STREAM, bringing the sweet sounds of the abyss to bad kids who know what’s good for them. Presented by St. Vitus Bar and Revolver, the stream goes live on Saturday December 26th at 7 PM EST. Hosted by…
Todays sees the release of The Ladder, the new album from South African progressive instrumental trinity Albinobeach. This is the bands second second full-length release after the improvisational, ensemble-driven Cacophonic (2015). Writing and recording for the album began in 2015-16, with the band’s founding members Ian Finch (guitars), Kalin Pashaliev (bass guitar) and Garrick Van…
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The Ladder is albinobeach’s new single and title-track from the South African instrumental band’s upcoming album, which is set for release on the 6th November. The track was written and recorded alongside eight other compositions that make up the album. The Ladder will be the band’s second full-length release after the improvisational, ensemble-driven Cacophonic in…
HOKUM (previously known as Marlowe) is a three-piece progressive rock band, hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. As Marlowe, they played all the major festivals in South Africa, and at the time were the biggest heavy rock band in the country. Under HOKUM, the band have plied countless more hours in the practice room and on…
Dutch purveyors of sludge infused doom outfit ONHOU have released their new album ENDLING. The four piece scrutinizes dark territories, devising an immense sound utilizing two vocalists, down-tuned guitars and pulsating electronic elements. These bleak atmospheres serve to shape a dismal and forsaken uneasiness. ONHOU was founded in 2016 and consists of previous and current…
An Evening of the best progressive music South Africa has to offer that’s not just a sonic journey but an experience to remember. South Africa has had a long and rich history with progressive bands and musicians, from Trevor Rabin in the 1970’s, who went on to join progressive rock giants Yes, to bands like…