Aside from the none too subtle nod to the Sonic Youth icon, this is a heavy slab of coruscating guitars, a rhythm section that twists and tumbles with a gnarled density and vocals that careen across the sonic maelstrom with a howling psych rock nihilism. Think Exterminator-era Primal Scream and you’re heading in the right direction with Gim Kordon. Given they’re singing in their native … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Gim Kordon – Betoni Kukkii
New music today from the debut album by Finnish quintet Pastis. They’ve got a big sound, not afraid to paint outside the lines with big ringing indie guitars, tumbling drums and a slackerish yet rousing swing in their vocal melodies. Their songs are catchy, bustling and possess a full-hearted delivery. Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Pastis – Circles / Ballad Of Franz Reichelt
How many bands from Finland can you think of apart from Hanoi Rocks and The Leningrad Cowboys? Sure there are a million nordic metal bands out there with names like Children Of Bodom, Nightwish and Apocalyptica but one in particular has burnt its own path as the self-proclaimed leaders of NWOFHM (New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal) – Circle. Since releasing their first album Meronia … Continue reading CIRCLE – KINGS OF THE FINNISH UNDERGROUND
Doubtful Sounds 