Category: New Releases

Artist: Dez Dare
Title: A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin.
Format: LP, CD, Digital
Label: God Unknown Records
Genre: Garage/ Noise Punk
Release Date: 01/03/2024

Dez Dare ventures further into the void than ever before on his 4th album and the 1st to be released via God Unknown Records, A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin.

On past records Dare has fought beasts and beats alike, waging a fuzz war and tackling the biggest topics the world has to face; Doom scrolling, capitalist demagogues, a passionate dislike of the beach in summer. On this record he leaves the sardonic frustration behind for sarcastic existentialism, zeroing in on the big philosophical questions, and the pedantic shards of nonsense that make up our existence.

Piling up the synths, noise boxes and guitar pedals, Dez set about building a soundscape of noise and ideas around the nature of reality, time, and how we interact with them. From the music you would play in your last moments, to the reverse Darwinism of modern society, to arguing with time itself, and very boring people talking at you, all is covered here for the aspiring existentialist. 

The self-produced Australian has spent over 3 decades producing music, releasing and touring bands, and doing live sound for z-grade metal bands. Growing up in the coastal town of Geelong (Djilang) in Australia, he was introduced to the DIY punk and rock scene at 15 and this community and the ideas rooted in the underground music scene have guided his output and ethics throughout his career.

This year Dez will be joining forces with label titans God Unknown (Cassels / Duke Garwood / James Johnston + Steve Gullick / KLÄMP / Oneida / Oneida / Laura Loriga / Monster Magnet / Wellwater Conspiracy [Soundgarden + Monster Magnet]) and will be producing a deluxe version of the release that will include a 12 page comic illustrated by long time collaborator Mike Keane.

Across the drone of noise and washed out guitars of the final track, A Billion Voices Screaming, Hello Void!, the chant repeats “We all return to where we begun…” which encapsulates the message that Dare delivers. We are all made from the same stardust and we all return to the universe that spat us out, we just need to enjoy the many shards of nonsense on that swift descent into the void.

Tracklist
1. Got a Fire In My Socket
2. Matter Vs Matter [explicit]
3. 10,000 Monkeys + An Argument With Time
4. No One Wants To Hear It
5. Gotta Cold Feeling
6. Entangled Entropy
7. Call My City, Don’t Call My Telephone
8. Josephine Says Explode
9. Schrödinger’s Apocalypse
10. The Elasticity Of Knowing
11. A Billion Voices Screaming, Hello Void! 

Links  
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dezdareriffs 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/dezdareriffs
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dezdareriffs
Bandcamp: https://dezdare.bandcamp.com
Label: https://godunknownrecords.com

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Artist: Butterfly Bulldozer
Title: The Great Becoming Of Captain Fuzz
Format: CD, Digital
Label: Tempest of Noise
Genre: Post-Punk/ Psych
Release Date: 16/02/2024

A project concept formed in 2021, Butterfly Bulldozer is a story of space travel energized by the post-punk and psychedelic sounds of Captain Fuzz, 0B-1, Zarkor, Rocket and Professor Tricks aboard the space ship. Ranging from the modern groove of Squid and the loudness of Slift to the noisy pop of Pond, the group’s first release The Great Becoming Of Captain Fuzz is scheduled for release on February 16th 2024 on Belgian label Tempest of Noise. It is a prologue recounting the meeting of the crew, all motivated to build a spaceship to escape the ecological and social problems of a planet in decline.

The band comments: “As a series of humano-droids equipped with a fragment of consciousness is being marketed, the beginning of a new civilizational era emerges, plunging humanity into decline. Not equipped with this fragmented consciousness, the first prototype of this series, OB-1, divides opinions due to its immense power. As a precaution, it will be locked up until the outcome of its destiny is sealed.

From its cell, OB-1 intercepts a phone communication between a certain Captain Fuzz and the individual known as Professor Tricks regarding a mysterious invitation from space. The possibility of an escape from Earth leads OB-1 to organize its escape, inviting its creator, Tank, to join this space quest. OB-1, Tank, Captain Fuzz, and Professor Tricks ready, the crew, however, cannot be complete without their final encounter with the gunner Rocket. Assisted by the latter, the five of them will be able to finalize the construction of their spaceship: the Butterfly Bulldozer.”

Butterfly Bulldozer debut The Great Becoming Of Captain Fuzz is out on Tempest of Noise on February 16, 2024. 

Tracklist
1. BTF BDZ
2. PR. TRICKS
3. ROCKET
4. OB-1
5. TANK

Links  
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/butterflybulldozer
Instagram: https://instagram.com/butterflybulldozer
Facebook: https://facebook.com/butterflybulldozer
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ButterflyBulldozer/
Label: https://tempestofnoise.com

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Artist: Autómata
Title: Heart Murmur
Format: CD, Digital 
Label: Atypeek Music/ Araki Records
Genre: Post-Rock
Release Date: 08/12/2023

Autómata is a Parisian quartet formed in 2019, consisting of keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums. Their debut self-titled album, released in 2021, has been described by Core&Co as a fusion of multiple genres and artistic realms, including the pictorial, cinematographic, and literary (including poetic) arts.

Their second album Heart Murmur is released by Aypeek Music and Araki Records. Smashing Skull Sessions characterizes it as follows: “If you’re seeking experimental post-rock infused with electro, Autómata is tailor-made for you. If you desire something a bit different and highly avant-garde, Autómata is still the perfect choice!”

Heart Murmur is tailored for all cinema enthusiasts and those captivated by post-apocalyptic atmospheres. The album, shaped within the context of its creation amid a pandemic and national/international political turmoil, is a product of both anxiety and hope. 

Recorded and mixed at Labosonique Studio by Donatien Ribes and mastered by Lionel Laquerrière (known for NestorIsBianca, IOLOGIC, Geysir), Heart Murmur even more so than its self titled predecessor, aspires to transport you into an unbounded instrumental space. Within its compositions, elements of post-rock, folk, ambient, electronica, synth-wave, metal, and progressive collide, creating a sonic journey that transcends genre boundaries.

Tracklist
1. On A Wire 
2. Sad Guru
3. Dead Fields
4. Mad Motor
5. Killing Spiders
6. Memories

Links 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/weareautomata
Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareautomata
Bandcamp: https://weareautomata.bandcamp.com
Label: https://atypeekmusic.com

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Artist: Rubber Tea
Title: From A Fading World
Format: LP, CD, Digital
Label: Tonzonen Records
Distribution: Soulfood Music/ Believe
Genre: Jazz Rock/ Prog Rock/ Art Rock
Release Date: 01/12/2023

Three years after their acclaimed debut album, Infusion, the German Art Rock band Rubber Tea is back with their eagerly awaited second studio album, From A Fading World. This album tells the captivating tale of Emily, the protagonist, who finds herself chased by a relentless sandstorm monster. In her small airplane, she embarks on a heroic mission to warn others of the impending danger.

From A Fading World features 11 diverse compositions that span a wide range of musical styles. Explosive jazz-rock rhythms, intricate psychedelic soundscapes, epic saxophone and guitar solos – Rubber Tea skillfully brings Emily’s journey to life with impressive musical variety. The expressive vocals further immerse the listener in a musical world from which there’s no turning back.

From A Fading World will be released on vinyl and CD in December 2023 by Tonzonen Records. The vinyl edition includes a signed 24-page booklet, illustrated to vividly convey the album’s narrative.

Tracklist
01. Ouranja Valley
02. Day of Wrath
03. Go
04. Desert Man
05. Fading Forest 
06. Chaturanga
07. The Gate
08. Welcome to Sunnville
09. Superhexacatalyst
10: Silence Answer Me
11. Ground Control

Links
Official: https://rubbertea.de
Facebook: https://facebook.com/rubbertea
Bandcamp: https://rubbertea.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/6uT3FzyChZd4Mq9cPSqOng?si=o-++rMPvLmS3G9lsoHlbLcmw&nd=1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rubbertea2601
Label: https://www.tonzonen.de

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Artist: Sons Of New Soma
Title: Fluxus 2071
Format: LP, Digital
Label: Tonzonen Records
Distribution: Soulfood Music/ GoodToGo
Genre: Electronic, Neo-Krautrock, Berlin School
Release Date: 01/12/2023

Fluxus 2071, the twelfth album of sound tinkering duo Sons Of New Soma. 

The duo of Alex Djelassi and Dirk Raupach have created a special work. Thematically based on the art form Fluxus, ten different songs were produced: Rarely has a SONS album been so catchy and so full of and characterized by sound experiments as well as harmonies. Fluxus 2071 is a creative creative highlight in the band history of Sounds Of New Soma.

Welcome to our Fluxus-inspired happening “Space, Time and Climate Change: A Journey Through Dimensions.”

First of all we will deal with northern lights and moths, which will take us on a journey through space. Suspect – hear for yourself. We will be in an abstraction of the universe and observe the shimmer of the stars, as we fly through the Vuh. 

The cookie machine will take us through different eras, experiencing man-made man-made climate change can be experienced. We will see the double yolk of the past in the macula and classify the not as art. 

Finally, we will approach the Tannhäuser Tor in a state of keyif, while becoming become aware of how our actions affect the Fluxus. Will we pass through the Gate of Change to set ourselves on the path of a better future? In short, our happening will be an interactive and immersive experience. We will be influenced by the abstraction of the universe of being in order to experience the existence of the not in Fluxus.

Tracklist
1. Aurora Borealis
2. Bunte Motten
3. Schimmer
4. Lord Helmchens Keksmaschine
5. VuhVuh
6. Doppeldotter
7. Die Kunst Des Nicht
8. Abstraktion (dunkelblau)
9. Keyif
10. Tannhaeuser Tor

Links
Official: https://soundsofnewsoma.de
Facebook: https://facebook.com/SoundsOfNewSoma
Bandcamp: https://soundsofnewsoma.bandcamp.com
Label: https://www.tonzonen.de/sounds-of-new-soma

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Artist: Leda Atomica
Title: s/t
Format: Digital 
Label: Atypeek Music
Genre: Synth Punk
Release Date: 17/11/2023

This album dates back to 1986 and was only released on cassette. Leda Atomica is a cult French band, and it was based in Marseille, a sort of country within a country with its own codes and rules. Yaref Ben Hazim, who has worked on mastering or videos for Moodie Black, Barbara Panther, E.D.O., Oto, Chris Conde, Miles Bevier, Geins’t Naït, and more, was tasked with remastering this forgotten cult album. Leda Atomica was contemporaneous (in the 1980s) with other unique French groups such as Kas Product, Oto, Geins’t Naït, Trisomie 21, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Taxi Girl. A particularly bold, dark, and intense scene.

Leda Atomica, the legendary punk rock band hailing from Marseille, was launched in the 90s by the creative minds of Phil Spectrum and Nick Zaroff. Their unrestrained energy and deadpan humor quickly propelled them onto French stages, securing opening slots for legends such as The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and Bashung, while leaving their mark at prestigious events like the Printemps de Bourges and Francofolies. Over the years, Leda Atomica evolved to become much more than just a music band. Transformed into a collective of musician-actors (LAM), Leda Atomica Musique embraced a multitude of arts and stage disciplines to offer shows of unparalleled diversity.

In addition to being an accomplished rock band, LAM also invested in a record label, a recording studio, and a series of innovative artistic creations. Their continuous collaboration with theater, street art, dance, pyrotechnics, cabaret, and visual arts makes them a major player in the contemporary artistic scene. Founded by the talented Phil Spectrum, Leda Atomica Musique is, in fact, the continuation of the famous Leda Atomica group, of which he was one of the co-founders. After touring concert venues throughout France and beyond, Leda Atomicamade the bold decision to transform into an artistic collective, giving birth to the LAM label in 1990.

To this day, Leda Atomica has become much more than just a punk rock band. It is a true artistic phenomenon, a kaleidoscope of talents and creative expressions that constantly pushes the boundaries of live performance. The French artistic scene, especially the Marseille scene, would definitely not be the same without the audacity and originality of Leda Atomica Musique.

Tracklist
1. Ouverture   
2. La Marche Infernale   
3. Couleurs Sur Souris   
4. Rocky XVI   
5. La Marche De Caligula   
6. Géronimo   
7. Le Bal Des Décors-Tickets   
8. Magie Noire   
9. Le Rap Des Carpathes   
10. Get You A Gun   
11. Charles Dexter Word   
12. Transylvannian’s Aftershave   
13. Le Bal Des Vampires   
14. Cybernetik Sex   
15. Caravane   
16. Hardaströ   
17. Aube / Final

Links 
Smartlink: https://orcd.co/bvd5bdj
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ledaatomicamusique
Label: https://atypeekmusic.com/ledaatomica

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Artist: Les Shtauss
Title: No Feeling
Format: Digital 
Labels: Atypeek Music
Genre: Garage Rock, Punk
Release Date: 17/11/2023

In the 1980s, an iconic group emerged at the heart of Nantes, in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Les Shtauss, a musical ensemble consisting of four to five members, rose to prominence and left an indelible mark on the music scene during a memorable span of seven years.

Originally known as Doktor Shtauss, the group later opted for the striking name Les Shtauss. Their musical style evolved into a captivating fusion, reminiscent of the mesmerizing tones of Lords of the New Church and The Stooges.

The stage was not merely a playground but a battleground for this band, where they delivered a fiercely energetic rock’n’roll spirit, just as potent on record as in their live performances. Their charismatic and electric presence resonated deeply with every spectator in the audience.

The pillars of the group, marked by Goret on vocals, Ludo and Fafa on guitars, Manu on bass, and the extraordinary drummer Jimmy B., made their mark with the release of the single No Feeling, leaving an indelible stamp on the French rock scene. Despite the limited information available today, their music and presence undeniably shaped the cultural landscape of the era.

The year 1987 proved pivotal for Les Shtauss, as their track “Bang Bang Boom” featured on the “Eyes On You” compilation by Closer/Teenage Records, earning them well-deserved international recognition. The group continued their stride by releasing an impressive 45 RPM record, “Everybody Rockin'” / “Black In Town,” bursting with raging decibels, reminiscent of the pure punk style pioneered by Ramones and The Stooges.

Their incredible energy found a fresh expression with the six-track album No Feeling (1989 – Closer Records), a cohesive work in line with their distinctive style. It’s worth noting that the group was guided by Stéphane Saunier (in production), a pivotal figure at Closer Records during the late 80s and a staunch advocate for rock on the airwaves of Canal+.

In 2023, the legacy of Shtauss gains a fresh breath with the comprehensive reissue of their discography under Atypeek Music, benefiting from a remastering by Yaref Ben Hazim (Moodie Black, Barbara Panther…). This reissue rekindles the flame of rock’n’roll, providing an unprecedented opportunity to dive into the raw and timeless energy of this group that managed to leave a mark on history.

Tracklist
1. Bigger Man   
2. Sweet Sixteen   
3. My Bottle Of Wine   
4. Unchain That Girl    
5. Martian   
6. Bagaboo   
7. Everybody’s Rockin   
8. Black In Town   
9. Bang Bang Boum

Links 
Smartlink: https://orcd.co/a2yxbbm
Label: https://atypeekmusic.com/lesshtauss

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Artist: Hence Confetti
Title: s/t
Format: CD, Digital
Label: Bird’s Robe Records
Distribution: MGM
Genre: Alternative Metal
Release Date: 10/11/2023

Australian alternative metal project Hence Confetti have announced they will be joining the Bird’s Robe Records label roster for the release of their debut self-titled record in 2023.

Formed by former Mish frontman Rowland Hines, the project began as an outlet for Hines to express his post-Mish and post-fatherhood emotions, as he relocated from Sydney to his hometown of Bathurst, before settling in Warnervale, NSW.

Fans of the legendary underground metal records produced by Mish will recognise Hines’ impassioned vocal delivery, as well as the brooding undertones that often accompanied their music. But Hence Confetti paints a broader palette and uses different colours to communicate.

Singles Buttons and New Homes might be as heavy as it gets, but there’s a lot to explore in the dynamic sound of this new project.

Citing influences from classic bands like Botch, The Devin Townsend Project, Today Is The Day, Puscifer, Lo!,Mastodon, COG and Conjurer, the band wear their love for emotional heavy music proudly on their sleeve.

In this rare example of an isolation that spawned connection, experimental tentacles sent out by lead writer Hines allowed his farm rooted drummer and uprooted guitarist to pulse back their own tidal waves of loss and creation in parallel to his. From apogee to apex, burnt homes to new daughters, Hence Confetti’s brand of amity as therapy has produced a haunting and evocative sound.

Tracklist
1. New Homes 
2. Buttons
3. Rorschach
4. Ovation 
5. Bandages

Links
Order: https://henceconfetti.bandcamp.com/album/hence-confetti
Facebook: https://facebook.com/HenceConfettitheband
Label: https://birdsrobe.com

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Artist: Treebeard
Title: Nostalgia
Format: CD, Digital
Label: Bird’s Robe Records
Distribution: MGM
Genre: Post-Rock/ Post-Metal
Release Date: 27/10/2023

Australian post-rock group Treebeard  have announced their signing to Bird’s Robe Records and will re-release their debut album Nostalgia on Friday 27 October internationally for the first time, in celebration of the record’s 2 year anniversary this year.

The band joins the impressive Bird’s Robe roster, featuring a huge array of Australia’s legendary progressive, alternative, post-rock, post-metal and experimental pop artists, including We Lost The Sea, sleepmakeswaves, Meniscus, Closure In Moscow, Toehider, Solkyri & more.

Drawing influences from Mogwai, Nick Cave and more, the Melbourne band have earned the respect of their peers and plaudits from media. The Nostalgia album was described by WherePostRockDwells as “an absolute treasure trove of crunchy guitars, emotive soundscapes and a perfect balance between light, dark, heavy, light elements and everything that comes between”

The band are currently in production for a forthcoming new album, due out in early 2024.

The band posted this message to social media about the partnership: “We are thrilled to announce that Treebeard is now joining Sydney-based record label and promoter Bird’s Robe! We are so excited and humbled to be on a roster featuring many of Australia’s finest post / prog artists, including many of our peers as well as some of our biggest influences such as We Lost The Sea, sleepmakeswaves, Solkyri, Mushroom Giant and many more!

With our debut album Nostalgia having come out during lockdown, it was always felt that its potential was never fully realised post release. Mike after hearing the album agreed, and therefore we are also happy to announce we are rereleasing Nostalgia, with more details to come soon.” 

Tracklist
1. Flatgates    
2. The Ratcatcher   
3. Pollen    
4. Nostalgia   
5. 8×0   
6. Terra   
7. Dear Magdalena   
8. Nostalgia II 

Links
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Treebeard
Order: https://treebeard2.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgia
Instagram: https://instagram.com/treebeard.band
Facebook: https://facebook.com/treebeard.band.aus
Label: https://birdsrobe.com

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Artist: Ni
Title: Fol Naïs
Format: 2xLP, CD, Digital
Label: Dur & Doux
Distribution: Broken Silence
Genre: Experimental Noise Metal
Release Date: 01/12/2023

For anyone already familiar with Ni, the title of their third album is bound to raise a smile. Fol Naïs, literally “born mad” in Old French, is the name given to the fools and jesters of history’s great rulers. This symbol of impertinence couldn’t be more appropriate for this new release from the most unclassifiable of Rhône-Alpes quartets. Renowned for their “silly and bouncy” (sic) sound, Ni tried their hand at darker, heavier music on Pantophobie (2019), reflecting the period the band was going through. The bells of Fol Naïs sound the hour for a return to faster tempos, but not without affirming an instrumental renewal:

“This is the great dilemma for any band: how to successfully carry a legacy from the past while renewing itself? With Fol Naïs, we consider it a success in this sense, as it’s an album that doesn’t feel like a rehash of Pantophobie. Pantophobie had run its course, and it was time to react. Re-accelerating the tempo could be the breaking point. We wanted to open even more doors. We wanted to tap into the energy of metal, without having the color of it since we also dipped into old formulas that unify our sound.”

Math Rock? Noise? Metal? Jazz? On these 10 new tracks, Ni delights more than ever in blurring the lines and confusing their audience, remaining true to their desire to go further in experimentation. A call to modernity, guitarists Anthony Béard and François Mignot exploit new pedals, driven by a desire for synthesizer-like sounds, deepening their alchemy with the anarchic rhythm section of Benoit Lecomte (bass) and Nicolas Bernollin (drums).

From “Zerkon”, as chaotic as it is jovial, we know that the ears we’re addressing are preferably the most seasoned. The tension is palpable on the following tracks, which are hybrids of Don Caballero and Meshuggah (“Chicot”, “Dagonet”), when they aren’t sprinkled with the breakcore of Igorrr (“Brusquet”) or the all-out rage of Botch (“Rigoletto”). Fortunately, Ni easily manages to incorporate relative breaths (“Berdic”, the triptych “Triboulet”), culminating in the slow, ambient “Cathelot”, with its hurdy-gurdy conveying a certain elevation. Pirouettes and nose-thumbing at musical convention follow one another. Which only adds to the meaning of each track on this new album, all named after real-life jesters:

“Historically, the jester’s spectacles were the moments when the masks fell off. The rulers and their courts accepted all frontal and openly declamatory criticism, mixed with art, mime, something that was lived. As artists and musicians, this is how we fit in. Our own buffoonery leads us to go against the grain of what’s expected of us. You want Ni to be a jazzy noise band? Well, we’ve failed!”

It’s all there, Ni is always complex, dissonant and shaggy. But their formidable inventiveness and unexpected danceability make them a leading light in the French musical niche. With Fol Naïs, Ni takes another step in their quest for the Holy Grail, displaying as much mischief as wrath. Demonstration on December 1, 2023!

Tracklist
1. Zerkon   
2. Dagonet   
3. Brusquet   
4. Berdic   
5. Chicot   
6. Rigoletto   
7. Triboulet (Part. I)   
8. Triboulet (Part. II)
9. Triboulet (Part. III)   
10. Cathelot

Links 
Official: http://ni-music.com
Bandcamp: https://niiii.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ni_officiel
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ni.ni.ni.music
Label: https://duretdoux.com

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