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Monty Cime discusses the syncretic nature of Cime
"I have always felt like if you're going into live music trying to replicate the studio sound, then you failed. You don't understand what the medium of live music is for."
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diy label of the month: bsdj (bedroom skramz / diy jamz)
I chat with Jordan from bsdj about connecting with artists all over the world, the futility of categorizing music by genre, and making your own merch.
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MyHeartYourGlove wants you to persevere
Midwest emo that feels like watching DBZ at your friend's house and pouring your heart out to them between episodes.
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Crushed By Capitalist Cordyceps with Water Gun Water Gun Sky Attack
“Maybe landlords are a different species, maybe it's all an actual horror movie.” Enjoy some “cruel useless music” with Tim de Reuse.
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Sample Ohio hardcore with DIY label The Caller Is In The House
"I love that 'Ohio Hardcore' is its own subgenre now. I have a lot of friends that make stuff that is more 'standard,' but my interest is in weirdo shit."
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Space Camp discuss grimy trombone tones, becoming a two drummer band, and inscrutable noise
"We're no stranger to pulling up to the venue and them getting mad at us when we explain what the setup is." Space Camp talk performing with two drum kits, recording hellish experimental trombone, and making music with impact train horns.
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Aggressively happy grindcore & rainy day metal: the one-man band(s) Tanpopo Crisis / Sugar Wounds / FUCKED
Matt Miller talks about his one-man metal projects and explains how he adds a little Kyary Pamyu Pamyu into grindcore.
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Avant-garde catharsis with Adaline/Arilith G (she died in pallet town!!!)
Lo-fi emoviolence, power electronics, harsh noise, screamo, grindcore - if it's extreme, chances are Adaline/Arilith G has explored it in one of her 30+ projects.
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diy label of the month: (^_^) Records
Alex tells us about their mission to create physical releases for underdog artists - and their mission to bring emo to the MiniDisc!
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Lust Hag's new album feels like getting bashed over the head
"It’s like everything you see is some sort of weapon against you. ... That wears on you after a while, and I needed to get that out lyrically."
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Hectorine talks synths, Kate Bush, mythology, and her new album, Arrow of Love
"It really felt like it was my own underworld journey, and it felt like I had to die a death of sorts."
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The loudest band in Northeast Ohio: Bee Hive Ski Race discuss their debut album, Unlimited Violence Apologia
"I didn't see any reason we should try to limit ourselves to one genre and try to fit into any archetypes."