Australasia: Notturno

 

Australasia is an evolutionary musical project led by multi-instrumentalist Gian Spalluto. Its music evokes emotion and paints vivid pictures for the mind's eye, transporting the listener far beyond where his physical being is left standing.Australasia's music reflects a childhood spent listening to Ennio Morricone's soundtracks, followed by a youth in extreme metal and heavy psych bands that led to a passion for shoegaze, post-rock and Blade Runner-era synthesizers.
 

Mouca Records: The Lithuanian Mixtape

 

Independent label Mouca Records have expanded their dual base of Porto, Portugal and Berlin, Germany to a triumvirate, which now includes Vilnius, Lithuania. The Lithuanian Mixtape is the first of a trilogy of tapes that will highlight emerging artists in Mouca's three base cities. The sixteen tracks showcase a breadth of imaginative music coming from a country little thought about in western music circles. This album is a must have. Stream and download The Lithuanian Mixtape at the link below.

 

Hanetration: Waldsterben EP

 

FZB favorite Hanetration is back with his 7th EP, Waldsterben. The UK based producer takes a less crafted approach with this release, instead going for more edgy patchworks of synths and noise. The effect is an EP that has a depth of personality, showcasing the idiosyncratic musings of an artist unafraid to take chances and unbound by genre preconceptions. Hanetration continues to push the creative envelope and we like the result. Stream and download the Waldsterben EP for free at the link below.

 

Joseph Giant: Break It Together

 

Break It Together is the sophomore full length from Seattle rockers Joseph Giant. The album is a personal scrapbook of events that frontman Joe Syverson experienced over the past 5 years. During the recording of the album Syverson and his family became homeless and had to find temporary place to live causing him to come up with the title Break It Together. Putting everything he had in the making of the album pushed the process into a surge of creativity and urgency. With scrappier songs, like debut single “On The Run”  & flushed out acoustic songs like “Blink Of An Eye”. Break It Together will draw you in! Stream and buy Break It Together at the link below.



Them Vibes: TV

 

After a couple advance singles, Nashville's Them Vibes have released their debut EP, TV. Blending elements of rockabilly, alt-country and indie rock, the five tracks are a rollicking introduction to a band that shows an abundance of musical and lyrical depth. Tight harmonies, compelling rhythms and tons of melodic twangy guitars mark a debut that's as strong as they get. This is a band that bears watching as bigger things are surely yet to come. Stream and buy TV at the link below.

 



The Virgance: Paradigm 3

 

Paradigm 3 is the new album from UK shoegaze artist The Virgance, aka Nathan Smith. Paradigm 3 builds on the momentum gained from Smith's first two releases, serving up a fresh cerebral road trip for shoegaze and post-rock fans to absorb. Smith demonstrates the strength of the album format as an art form and reminds us of the rewards of patient listening in this modern, digital age of instant gratification and short attention spans. This is perhaps the most balanced Virgance release so far, embracing the more emotional aspects of shoegaze while retaining some experimental rock attributes, as well as the aesthetics of both beautiful noise and ambient music. Stream and download Paradigm 3 at the link below.



OH.: Love Will Heal

 

Love Will Heal is the epic new single from NYC artist, OH. Built from a singular studio session that led to self analysis and discovery, this track is a moving, soul touching work from a masterful artist. Deep, dark and compelling, This is another must have from a superlative talent. Stream and buy Love Will Heal at the link below.

 



Century Thief: Reverie

 

Toronto band Century Thief have released their debut full length, Reverie. The thirteen track album is about fighting stagnation. It’s an honest attempt to understand the boredom and comfort of unhealthy situations, poisonous loves, cruel social structures, doubt and dead end routines. Featuring sterling vocals, musical framing worthy of a masterpiece and crisp production, Reverie is as good as they come. This is a must have. Stream and buy Reverie at the link below.



Remora: Almost Live Series

 

Another gem from our friends at Silber Records are some lost recordings from Remora. Recently uncovered are live practice space recordings for Ambient Ping Radio's Almost Live Series. This album is a typical 45 minute ambient guitar drone set from 2007 including several pieces not available on any studio albums and some pieces drastically reworked. Remora will be familiar to regular visitors to this blog and this album marks that rare find that serves to expand the sonic landscape for an important ambient artist. Stream and download the Almost Live Series for free at the link below.



Cold Country: The Fall EP

 

The Fall EP, by Chicago folk-rock band Cold Country, is a collection of B-sides left from their full length release last April, Willow. The seven tracks channel similarities with Justin Vernon's projects as well as with Sufjan Stevens, without mimicking either. For an EP of "B-sides", what one discovers is an inspired EP that stands on its own as a strong artistic work. This is a must have. Watch the video for EP track Siamese, then stream and buy The Fall EP (when it is formally released in November) at the link below.