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OGINALII – PENDULUM

OGINALII – PENDULUM

It’s extremely difficult to define Nashville’s Oginalii. Oginalii (meaning “my friend” in Cherokee) blends chunks of sludge, psychedelia and metal to create music that is both beautifully complex and dramatically melodic. The band’s unconventional sound is totally unique. Like Birdmask, Oginalii breaks barriers with their intense creativity. The band formed four years ago and consists of Emma Hoeflinger (Vocals/Guitar), Emma Lambiase (Bass), Ryan Quarles (Guitar) and Simon Knudtson (Drums). Oginalii released an E.P, , The […]

BIRDMASK – ARTIST SHOWCASE AND SINGLE REVIEW

BIRDMASK – ARTIST SHOWCASE AND SINGLE REVIEW

Birdmask is the alter ego of the incredibly talented Swiss-American multi-instrumentalist Manuel Gagneux. Gagneux is also a founding member of the avant-garde metal band, Zeal and Ardor. On their two albums, Zeal and Ardor combined elements of soul, death metal and folk. The prolific Birdmask released three L.P.s in 2018 covering multi genres and styles. Birdmark, Claws, and I’m Fine (And Other Lies) all showcased Gagneux ability to mesh conflicting musical grooves in order to […]

CHELSEA WOLFE

CHELSEA WOLFE

The introspective songwriter and artist Chelsea Wolfe has released three new singles from her upcoming album, Birth of Violence. “American Darkness”, “The Mother Road” and “Be All Things” all delve deeply into the brooding and dramatic inner working of Wolfe‘s psyche. Wolfe‘s is no stranger to intense visions of  her personal life and the dark volatile world that surrounds us all. Her previous recordings (Hiss Spun, Abyss, Apokalypsis) have merged the beauty of her ethereal voice with […]