Dance Gavin Dance

Acceptance Speech (2013)
Torrent 

Dance Gavin Dance has been through a multitude of line up changes and now they are back with a new clean vocalist (but don't worry Jon Mess is still on board, and still crazy). This album sticks true to the DGD genre, fun and heavy riffs, pulsating drums, catchy vocals and the insanity that is Jon Mess. The new vocalist certainly takes the cake for having the highest voice out of their past line ups, but I have learned to actually really enjoy it. Dance Gavin Dance just has such great lyrical flow you almost have to sing along if you know the words. My favorite song has got to be "Carve", especially the breakdown with the lyrics:

"That's my trope, and my sleight of hand
I'm about to predict the future
Any credit given will be swept under the rug
Or reduced to the fine print
I'm only silent when you're asking questions
The simple answer is "no I wasn't present""

But honestly every single song on this album is worth listening to and has its moment of "wow."

Native

Orthodox (2013)
Bandcamp 

Today is the day Native released their second full length album entitled Orthodox. This band easily makes it into my Top 10 favorite bands and I can't wait to fall in love with this album. They are going on a US tour with O' Brother soon to promote this album release. 
 

Town Portal

Chronopoly (2012)
Bandcamp 

Math metal from the earliest stages of the Earth. Beauty amongst molten rock, shifting plates, and violent storms. This Copenhagen instrumental band chose to title their album Chronopoly. I would have to agree that it does quite dominate all of the chron. Heavy, melodic, progressive, math metal, GET IT.

Hail the Sun

Elephantitis (2012)
Bandcamp 

A strange mixture of Dance Gavin Dance style guitars, Circa Survive/HRVRD style singing, and post-hardcore drumming. The vocals are great, my only complaint is that the lyrical content could have been a bit better, but the instrumentals are spot on.

Cotillion

The Debutantes pt. 1 (2012)
Bandcamp 

New York based post-hardcore for polite society, math rock table manners.

Alkali Lake

House of Cards (2012)
Bandcamp 

Alkali Lake is a five piece group from Düsseldorf playing their own style of atmospheric post rock with a screamo mix. They have been compared to bands such as At the Drive In and they have released this five track album for a name your price option.

The Mosaic

The Mosaic (2012)
Bandcamp

Meet The Mosaic, a five piece post-rock/post-hardcore band from the state of New York. Their three song EP is up on bandcamp at a name your price option.

Wot Gorilla?

Kebnekaise (2012)
Bandcamp

After a quick Google search I found that Kebnekaise is the name of the highest mountain in Sweden. Now that we got that little fact out of the way, Wot Gorilla? released their first full length album a matter of days ago. I am really excited to listen to this album after being thoroughly impressed by the earlier EP's. Wot Gorilla? is just one of those bands that really stand out as their own genre. The lead singer's voice is the perfect compliment to the complex use of tapping, time signature changes, and melodic breakdowns that seem to put a weight on your chest. This album really stands out on first listen and I'm sure this will soon grow to become one of my favorites.

Oh and hey Wot, nice job with the screams.

Circa Survive

Violent Waves (2012)
Zippyshare 
www.circasurvive.com 



"We must learn to be lost graciously."

Touché Amoré

...To the Beat of a Dead Horse (2009)
Mediafire

Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me (2011)

Mediafire 

 One of the warm up band's to Circa Survive's Fall Tour.

Circa Survive - Suitcase

 Violent Waves (Aug 28th, 2012)

http://circasurvive.com/

And it's here, Circa Survive announces their fourth full length album will be released August 28th and a fall tour will follow. The first single entitled "Suitcase" is available for free on their official page. I have watched this band grow and am amazed at their persistent hard work, and they do it all for the fan. I'm proud to call myself a Circa fan and can't wait to hear the rest of the album.

Delta Sleep

Delta Sleep EP (2010)
Bandcamp 

Four song EP by UK based band Delta Sleep. Math rock with sparse vocals. Immense, groovy, jammy, crazy. Free download over at Bandcamp.

Atlas At Last

Ceviche (2011)
Bandcamp 

Atlas At Last is a three piece post-hardcore/punk band from Maryland. They are giving away their three song demo for free over at bandcamp, so if you're a fan of the genre you may as well give them a listen and show your support!

Former Thieves

The Language That We Speak (2011)
Mediafire

The Great and the Alleged Great EP (2010)
Mediafire


Bledfest 2012

Wot Gorilla?

Wot Gorilla? EP (2009)

Bandcamp 

 

New Arrival EP (2010)
Bandcamp

From the band's Bandcamp page, "Wot Gorilla? are a four piece band from Halifax brandishing freshly stitched math rock with pleasing soft breakdowns intertwined."   
They're have some really impressive songs I'd recommend checking it out, and hey, free download.

Audience of One

I Remember When This All Meant Something (1999)
Mediafire 

 4 Song Demo
Mediafire


Audience of One, Anthony Green's high school band! Talented as always, listen to "Show Your Teeth" and "This Night Has Opened My Eyes."

At the Drive-In

Acrobatic Tenement (1996)
Mediafire 

 In/Casino/Out (1998)
Mediafire 

 Vaya EP (1999)
Mediafire

 Relationship of Command (2000)
Mediafire 

The band that has inspired countless talented artists of the 21st century is now BACK after an 11 year hiatus. At the Drive-In has announced their return and have announced two shows that they will be playing in the Spring. Sounds highly likely that the band will also write some new material, but nothing is official yet. The band tweeted that, "This Station Is Now Operational", so keep up with the band's news if you're a fan of this band! In celebration, here are the band's albums and the Vaya EP.

Check out the band's website here: http://atdimusic.com/

Cursive

The Ugly Organ (2003)
Mediafire 

This album takes me back to middle school, I just gave it a full listen and was reminded of just how awesome it is. Great indie rock post hardcore band from Nebraska. Beautifully heavy melodies, wildly unique vocals, and the additional use of instruments such as organs, violins, and cello.

The Speed of Sound In Seawater

Blue Version (2009)
Bandcamp 

Red Version (2010)
Bandcamp

Underwater Tell Each Other Secrets (2011)
Mediafire

This band is great and they need to get discovered and get the recognition they deserve. I would highly suggest checking out the Red and Blue Version's to start. Blue Version is my favorite, incredible mathy guitar work under the lead singers unique voice and singing style. Check them out!

The Mars Volta

Tremulant EP (2002)
Mediafire 

 De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003)
Mediafire 

 Frances the Mute (2005)
Mediafire 

 Amputechture (2006)
Mediafire

Bedlam in Goliath (2008)
Mediafire 

 Octahedron (2009)
Mediafire


Beyond talented, The Mars Volta is a widely respected progressive metal band pulling influences from jazz, funk, latin, and psychedelic. The sound is unparalleled and a superior image to the genre. You have probably heard of them but if not I highly suggest checking this band out. De-Loused in the Comatorium is a great album to start with and is widely accepted as their most influential work.  Omar A. Rodriquez-Lopez is the man behind the guitar, and Cedric Bixler Zavala sings out with one of the greatest voices on the planet, not too mention a vocabulary that creates lyrics that force you to open up a dictionary for a hint of understanding.