Been following Somos for many years, feeling that they had an opus in them...well, here it is. Driving pop-punk sensibilities lend an upbeat tone in contrast to the grim lyrical proceedings, and they absolutely pull it off. Evocative music that's been on repeat for me all month long. RIP, Phil PaintedDogs
Shevchuk is a singular voice and energy. I haven’t listened to his stuff in a while but randomly saw he made an album post-LaGrecia and immediately re-immersed. His songs hit so hard (the chorus + last minute of Goat of Dover 🥴). I hope he keeps creating forever. dbend
Toronto band Respire deliver a post-hardcore tour de force on the largest scale possible, orchestrally rich and incessantly uncompromising. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2021