Our Picks

With haunting brutal riffs, horror-ish atmosphere and shoegaze tunes that are very reminiscent of Deftones, Loathe managed to make near perfect album. The atmosphere on this album is undeniably incredible, sets up tone for the whole record and you'll shiver in fear with how hellish most of the songs sound. That in contrast with the beautiful shoegaze songs make this record one of the best metalcore experiences ever.

This is so much more than just some avant-garde metal... This records contains many familiar musical ideas and themes and introduces some twists to them. The music may be incredibly dense but it's still highly accessible and easy to appreciate!

Album that everyone who enjoys Underoath/Norma Jean type music should love yet somehow the band never blew up. One of the best metalcore debuts of recent years. HUGE REC!

Some great and chill post-rock to relax you during these stressful few weeks
 

An experimental journey through the minds of 3 insanely talented musicians, including legendary bassist Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne. This album is a very impressive, over-the-top fusion of progressive rock & jazz.

An essential death album, a must listen album for death metal fans of all shapes and forms.

Silverstein pulls it off again. This album is one of the best released this year. Wouldn't be surprised if it's top 3 on AoTY. Do not pass up this album!

Japanese idol group Maison book girl hit us with their third major issue full of catchy J-Pop tunes. Presenting a more accesible, less experimental sound, the album follows the ideas developped in their previous major effort "yume" giving us a more mature album while staying true to their signature indie sound that defines them.

Dark, angry, and physically depressing. Mud Head conveys an atmosphere of raw emotions with strong industrial elements and soundscapes. This release is something you do not want to avoid. Turn off the lights, put your headphones on, and embrace this short somber journey.

Shit is wild what else is there to say

These guys are criminally underrated and belong in a league of their own. They have a special sense for writing very unique and infectious melodies that will be sure to be stuck in your head.

If you heard Turnover's 2015 indie rock / dream pop masterpiece "Peripheral Vision" and said, "I want more," then this record is for you.

Beautifully crafted post-rock over cinematic like soundbytes resulting in one of the more overlooked albums of the past decade. If you are into the weird and wonderful I highly recommend a listen of this album

Cold, somber, and gripping, Stray is Bambara's most refined and realized album to date. Harrowing narratives of coming in contact with death. Searching for a connection...just out of reach.

I mean, it's iconic shoegaze record. This is a mandatory listen, even if you're not a shoegaze fan.

Folky avant garde metal. Blends different sounds such as electronic, metal, folk instruments and more to create something really unique and unheard of.

My favorite album by these English indie rockers that tops even their debut and most definitely their new release. Check it out!

One of the best Post-Hardcore bands I've listened to in awhile. The uncleans and cleans are top notch. Would highly recommend listening to this EP.

Straightforward and pissed off Grindcore / Mathcore EP that is definitely worth your time. Short but easily some of the best stuff out there. It also has NieR references ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Hello, this is good and emotionally overwhelming blackgaze shoegaze post-metal

Not being the most familiar nor keen on this style of music, although I've slowly been easing into it, this record absolutely floored me. The perfect combination of ambient/atmospheric soundscapes with that nordic folk twist. This is beyond beautiful; words cannot do this record justice.

Australian progressive metalcore band Thornhill delivers their first full length album, packed with great riffs, ominous atmosphere with subtle synths, and lyrics that will pierce through your heart as you dive deep into this emotional rollercoaster.

Despite never hearing of these guys prior to this, I cannot express how blown away I was. This record is exactly what Opeth would've sounded like had they found a way to balance their heavy sections with their experimental folk/symphonic side.

Although it scored the lowest on my scale of Foals' records, there is much to be said (and heard) about Foals' performance here. Check the comments for my full review.

pulsing with vibrant life and emotionally potency. this is the sound of being in flux. letting it all wash over you.