(((O))) Tag: Art As Catharsis
Great instrumental post-rock from Australia hitting exciting new highs and some darker deeper levels. Do not sleep on it.
In November 2022, Sydney based Art As Catharsis celebrated its 10 year anniversary. A by-word for innovative and experimental music that’s far from run-of-the-mill, Stuart Benjamin caught up with label owner and friend of E&D, Lachlan Dale for a look back.
Throughout ‘The Great Reset’ there is a thread of rhythm and melody to make the music both coherent and sensible.
In an extended and very entertaining edition of Under The Influence, Prog Jazz Metal trio, VORONOI, discuss the three records that have been hugely impactful on their compositions and unique fusion of styles.
The band name suiggests heavy metal, the title of the track suggests heavy metal, but Leeds trio VORONOI will confond your expectations with new album The Last Three Seconds – a complex and remarkably ambitious foray into the realms of progressiv …
We never constrain our inspiration. We let it pour out onto our instruments and the most fun we have, the more powerful are the resulting emotions.
We are very excited to be streaming Lack The Low’s stunning debut album, One Eye Closed – a catchy and challenging avant-pop record composed, performed, recorded and produced by musical virtuoso Kat Hunter through a three-year DIY process. Released on …
Art As Catharsis have done it again, finding an absolute gem in this debut album from New Zealanders Opium Eater, which is a stunning journey through a progressive post-metal landscape, full of beautiful moments and crushing riffs.
Drift doesn’t let go of its gifts easily, but will reward the listener who invests the time to get to know this intriguing album.
The Tasmanian band’s second self-titled release is hard to put words to, but hey. It’s a landscape record, It’s a introspective record and it captures so perfectly what (I think) they’re trying to do.
Perhaps some of you missed Hinterlandt’s Ode to Doubt when it was released on Art as Catharsis back in January? Well, now’s your time to make amends, and make friends, with this sublimely gorgeous recording.
‘Single Shot’ is certainly a strong contender for one of this year’s better jazz releases, has a great deal of crossover appeal, and transcends the genres from which it was born, and by which it was influenced. A stunning odyssey into jazz-funk-fusion.
Stuart Benjamin asked the guys behind Australian band Hashshashin some questions. “If I had to describe it to someone I would say something like “heavy progressive rock with psychedelic, experimental, drone and Middle Eastern/Oriental influences.”
As it stands it does its job in annihilating your senses and lovers of hardcore and blackened music will find much to enjoy.
Fat Guy Wears Mystic Wolf Shirt and Jxckxlz really compliment each other on this split release, but they also sound distinctively different, which makes this a very interesting and more than worthwhile release.
You may not know it, but some music blogs charge bands to write reviews. To find out more (((o))) looks at this practice and talks to some people involved in various parts of the music world… – by Gilbert Potts
Dronepunk by Jackals is truly exceptional and if you like sludge, doom, punk and hardcore, well here you get 4 for the price of one! – By Berns von Bernington
The power, intensity and the atmosphere of the record makes this a truly compelling record that will have you in awe. – By Berns von Bernington
There’s always a thin line between genius and madness and this certainly applies to this work. – By Ruud Peters
Interview with Andrew Pearsall of Solkyri on ech(((o)))es & dust
