DEAD REGISTER

got a promo for the new album from this band yesterday. never heard of them but the promo material intrigued me. and damn. i'm kind of at a loss to describe them. i could make comparisons but they'd probably all be wrong. i'll do it anyway. type o negative. spotlights. the cure. soror dolorosa. beastmilk/grave plaesures. wailin storms. killing joke. the wipers. or maybe none of those. i dont know. but what i do know is that this is some doomy gloomy gothy sad bastard shit and it's goddamn glorious. god. damn. glori. ous.

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(U.S.) Rid Of Me-Traveling LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Grunge, Noise Rock
Label: The Ghost Is Clear
Tracks: 10
Length: 33.40'

Rid Of Me is a four piece band from Philadelphia, PA who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Rid Of Me features members of Low Dose, Fight Amp, Legendary Divorce, and Soul Glo, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  Rid Of Me play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, grunge, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Rid Of Me can be loosely compared to bands such as Low Dose, Desperate Living, Unwound, Drive Like Jehu, Bummer, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2019, Rid Of Me have released a four track EP titled Summer in April of 2020, and a three song EP titled Broke Shit Demos in October of 2020.  Traveling is the band's debut full-length LP, which was released via The Ghost Is Clear records on December 3rd, 2021.  On Traveling, Rid Of Me offer up ten tracks of heavy as nails, yet melodic sounding post punk, punk, grunge, and noise punk.  Overall, Traveling makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed. 

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Endtimers-S/T LP (2021)

Country: Norway
Genre: Post Punk, Alt. Rock, Noise Rock
Label: Sect Appeal Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 35.20'

Endtimers are a two piece band from Norway who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Endtimers play a difficult to pigeonhole style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, alt. rock, and noise rock within their sound.  I haven't come across much about Endtimers on the internet, so I'm pretty much in the dark about them.  This appears to be the band's debut full-length LP, which was released via Sect Appeal records on June 25th, 2021.  On their self-titled debut, Endtimers offer up ten tracks of dark, moody, and discordant sounding post punk, alt. rock, and noise rock.  Overall, Endtimers' debut LP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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(U.K.) Idles-Crawler LP (2021)

Country: United Kingdon
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Noise Rock
Label: Partisan Records
Tracks: 14
Length: 44.30'

Idles are a five piece band from Bristol, UK who formed in 2016.  Idles play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, and noise rock within their sound, Musically, Idles can be loosely compared to bands such as Young Widows, Jesus Lizard, Future Of The Left, So Pitted, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Idles have released a thirteen song LP titled Brutalism in March of 2017, a digital single titled Colossus in May of 2018, a digital single titled Danny Nedelko in June of 2018, a twelve song LP titled Joy As An Act Of Resistance in August of 2018, a two song EP titled Mercedes Marxist in May of 2019, a nineteen song LP titled A Beautiful Thing: Idles Live At Le Bataclan in December on 2019, and a twelve song LP titled Ultra Mondo in September of 2020.  Crawler is the band's latest full length LP, which was released via Partisan Records on November 12th, 2021.  On Crawler, Idles offer up fourteen tracks of dark, moody, tense, and discordant post punk, punk, grunge, and noise rock.  Overall, Crawler makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy! 

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(U.S.) Black Marble-Fast Idol (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, No Wave, Synth Pop, Cold Wave
Label: Sacred Bones
Tracks: 11
Length: 51.0'



Black Marble is a Brooklyn NY based duo who formed in 2011, from the looks of things.  Black Marble play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of no wave, synth pop, cold wave, and post punk within their sound.  Since forming in 2011, Black Marble have released a five song EP titled Weight Against The Door in January of 2012, a self-titled remixes EP in September of 2012,  an eleven song LP titled A Different Arrangement in September of 2012, an eleven song LP titled It's Immaterial in October of 2016, an eleven song LP titled Bigger Than Life in October of 2019, and a five song EP titled I Must Be Living Twice in August of 2020.  Fast Idol is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Sacred Bones records on October 22nd, 2021.  On Fast Idol, Black Marble offer up eleven tracks of bright and hazy post punk, no wave, synth pop, and cold wave.  Overall, Fast Idol makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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The Customary Silence-Foul Thoughts LP (2011)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore, Post Punk, Metal, Grunge, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 9
Length: 24.30'

The Customary Silence is a band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who formed in 2008, from the looks of things.  The Customary Silence play a dirty, ugly, and negative style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, metal, grunge, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, The Customary Silence can be loosely be compared to bands such as The Jesus Lizard, Hoover, Hawks, Buildings, Unsane, Faking, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2008, The Customary Silence have released a seven song EP in May of 2008.  Foul Thoughts is the band's debut LP, which was released on January 20th, 2011.  On Foul Thoughts, The Customary Silence offer up nine tracks of raw, ugly, and negative sounding post hardcore, post punk, metal, grunge, and noise rock.  Overall, Foul Thoughts makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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We Are The Harvest-S/T EP (2021)

Country: The Netherlands
Genre: Post Hardcore, Post Punk Alt. Rock, Screamo
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 11.10' 

We Are The Harvest are a three piece band from The Netherlands who formed in 2021.  We Are The Harvest features members of Grinding Halt and Brito, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  We Are The Harvest play a tense and discordant style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, post punk, alt. rock, and screamo within their sound,  This is the band's debut EP, which was released on October 6th, 2021.  On their self-titled debut, We Are The Harvest offer up four tracks of tense and discordant sounding post hardcore, post punk, alt. rock, and screamo.  Overall, We Are The Harvest's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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The Cowboy-Riddles Of The Universe LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Garage Rock, Noise Rock
Label: Feel It Records
Tracks: 13
Length: 18.10'

The Cowboy is a three piece band from Cleveland, Ohio who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  The Cowboy features 2/3 of Homostupids, so going on that alone you know you're in for a special treat.  The Cowboy play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, garage rock, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, The Cowboy can be loosely compared to bands such as Drive Like Jehu, Haymarket Riot, Fugazi, Hot Snakes, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2018, The Cowboy have released a self-titled EP in January of 2020, an eleven song LP titled WiFi On The Prairie in February of 2020, a self-titled three song EP in April of 2020, and a three song EP titled Feel The Chi Releasing From You in July of 2020.  Riddles Of The Universe is the band's latest LP, which was released via Feel It records on October 15th, 2021.  On Riddles Of The Universe, The Cowboy offer up thirteen tracks of killer post punk, punk, garage rock, and noise rock.  Overall, Riddles Of The Universe makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy! 

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Signo 13-Animal Ancestral EP (2021)

Country: Brazil
Genre: Post Punk, Cold Wave, Goth Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 3
Length: 16.10'

Signo 13 is a band from DF, Brazil who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  Signo 13 play a cold, dark, gloomy, and moody style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, cold wave, and goth rock within their sound.  Musically, Signo 13 can be loosely be compared to bands such as The Bellicose Minds, Cold Cave, Night Sins, Death To Lovers, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2012, Signo 13 have released a six song EP titled El Verdugo Y Vendetta in April of 2012, a nine song EP titled Esprectros de Ferro in February of 2013, a an eight song EP titled Fata Morgana in January of 2015, a a thirteen song compilation LP titled No Caos A Melodia in April of 2016, a thirteen song sound sampler LP titled Mendacium in February of 2017, a four song live EP in June of 2018, and a fifteen song LP titled Serpentario in March of 2021.  Animal Ancestral is the band's latest EP, which was released on September 3rd, 2021.  On Animal Ancestral, Signo 13 offer up three tracks of dark, cold, gloomy, and moody sounding post punk, cold wave, and goth rock.  Overall, Animal Ancestral makes for an awesome listen and is definitely worth checking out.  Enjoy!

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Perturbator-Lustful Sacraments LP (2021)

Country: France
Genre: Post Punk, Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Industrial, Electronic
Label: Blood Music
Tracks: 9
Length: 45.30'

Perturbator is a band from Paris, France who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  Perturbator play a dark, cold, and moody style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, cold wave, dark wave, industrial, and electronic music within their sound.  Musically, Perturbator can be loosely compared to bands such as Rope Sect, Cold Cave, Night Sins, Hide, and other like-minded bands/artists.  Since forming in 2012, Perturbator have released a five song EP titled Night Avenging Driver in March of 2012, a twelve song LP titled Terror 404 in May of 2012, a twelve song LP titled I Am The Night in December of 2012, a thirteen song LP titled Dangerous Days in June of 2014, a thirteen song LP titled The Uncanny Valley in May of 2016, a six song EP titled New Model in September 5th, 2017, a remix of Julie Christmas & Cult Of Luna's Cygnus in June of 2018, and a five song EP of various covers in May of 2021.  Lustful Sacraments is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Blood Music on May 28th, 2021.  On Lustful Sacraments, Perturbator offer up nine tracks of dark, cold, gloomy, and moody sounding post punk, cold wave, dark wave, industrial, and electronic music.  Overall, Lustful Sacraments makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Perturbator-Excess EP (2021)

(U.S.) Dridge-Curing LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Death Rock, Goth, Metal, Doom
Label: W.G.M. Records
Tracks: 7
Length: 35.30'

Dridge are a three piece band from Philadelphia who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  Dridge play a dark, moody, and discordant style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, death rock, goth, metal, and doom within their sound.  Musically, Dridge can be said to draw inspiration from bands such as Celtic Frost, No Trend, Christian Death, Ministry, Smashing Pumpkins, Nick Cave, Joy Division, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2012, Dridge have released a two song EP titled Gritual in June of 2013 and a three song EP titled Ruby in January of 2020.  Curing is the band's debut full-length LP, which was released via W.G.M. records on August 13th, 2021.  On Curing, Dridge offer up seven tracks of dark, moody, and discordant sounding post punk, death rock, goth, metal, and doom.  Overall, Curing makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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NAQOY-Four EP (2021)

Country: Hungary
Genre: Post Punk, Noise Rock, Electronic, Drone
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 17.30'

NAQOY is a two piece band from Budapest, Hungary who formed in 2017, from the looks of things.  NAQOY play a trippy/minimalist style of instrumental music that incorporates elements of post punk, noise rock, electronic, and drone music within their sound.  Since forming in 2017, NAQOY have released a three song EP titled Draaa in January of 2018, a a self-titled three song demo in June of 2018, a three song live EP titled Perplexed Endings in March of 2019, a four song EP titled Into The Fog in September of 2020, and a digital single titled Abgehackt (Der Ekel) in January of 2021.  Four is the band's latest EP, which was released on September 17th, 2021.  On Four, NAQOY offer up four tracks of trippy/minimalist instrumental post punk, noise rock, electronic, drone music.  Overall, Four makes for an awesome listen and is definitely worth checking out.  Great stuff!  Enjpy!

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Smirk-S/T EP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Post Punk, Garage Rock
Label: Iron Lung/Total Punk Records
Tracks: 7
Length: 19.30'

Smirk is a one person band from California who formed in 2020, from the looks of things.  Smirk play an energetic lo-fi style of music that incorporates elements of punk, post punk, and garage rock within their sound.  Musically, Smirk can be loosely compared to bands such as The Fallouts, Wipers, Gang of Four, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2020, Smirk have released a six song self-titled cassette in May of 2020, a five song cassette titled II in September of 2020, a digital single titled Holy Ground in December of 2020, a sixteen song cassette titled Smirk In Friends Mixxxtape in April of 2021, and a twelve song LP in March of 2021.  This is Smirk's EP, which was released via Iron Lung and Total Punk records on September 17th, 2021.  On their latest EP, Smirk offer up seven tracks of energetic and catchy as hell sounding punk, post punk, and garage rock.  Overall, Smirk's latest EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy! 

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Smirk-S/T LP (2021)

(U.S.) Disperser-A Bastion of Et Cetera LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Metal, Noise Rock
Label: Auris Apothecary
Tracks: 15
Length: 22.0

Disperser is a two piece band from Chicago, Illinois who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Disperser features members of Humans, Ex Fauna, and Hot Nerds.  Disperser play a spazzy, discordant, and angular style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, metal, and noise rock into their sound.  Musically, Disperser can be loosely compared to bands such as BEDTIMEMAGIC, Lightening Bolt, Daughters, Nopes, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2019, Disperser have released a self-titled EP in April of 2021.  A Bastion Of Et Cetera is the band's debut full-length LP, which was released via Auris Apothecary on September 17th, 2021.  On A Bastion Of Et Cetera, Disperser offer up fifteen tracks of spazzy, discordant, and angular sounding post punk, metal, and noise rock.  Overall, A Bastion Of Et Cetera makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes-Omelette du Fromage LP (2021)

Country: Switzerland
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Sludge, Grunge, Noise Rock, Stoner Rock
Label: Hummus Records
Tracks: 7
Length: 38.10'

Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes is a four piece band from La Chaux De Fonds, Switzerland who formed in 2014, from the looks of things.  Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes play  a killer style of instrumental music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, sludge, grunge, noise rock, and stoner rock within their sound.  Musically,  Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes can be loosely be compared to band such as Ten Volt Shock, Drive Like Jehu, Coilguns, Melvins, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015,  Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes have released a self-titled seven song LP in June of 2015, a split 7" with Heads. in April of 2016, a three song EP titled Sexy Audio Deviance For Punk Bums in April of 2017, and a Live LP titled Drink The Minibar in July of 2020.  Omelette du Fromage is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Hummus records on September 3rd, 2021.  On Omelette du Fromage,  Closet Disco Queen & The Flying Rachlettes offer up seven tracks of tense, discordand, and frenetic sounding instrumental post punk, punk, sludge, grunge, noise rock, stoner rock.  Overall, Omelette du Fromage makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Storefront Church-As We Pass LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Alt. Rock, Indie Rock, Post Punk, Shoegaze, Death Rock
Label: Sargent House
Tracks: 9
Length: 42.20'

Storefront Church is a one person band from Los Angeles, CA who started performing under the moniker Storefront Church in 2016.  Storefront Church play a dark, moody, gloomy, and hazy style of music that incorporates elements of alt. rock, indie rock, post punk, shoegaze, and death rock within their sound.  Musically, Storefront Church can be loosely be compared to bands such as Holy Motors, Tempers, HTRK, Gary Numan, and other like-minded bands.  Since beginning in 2016, Storefront Church have released a digital single titled Shame in December of 2017, a self-titled five song EP in December of 2018, and a digital single titled The Gift in October of 2020.  As We Pass is Storefront Church's debut full-length LP, which was released via Sargent House records on May 21st, 2021.  On As We Pass, Storefront Church offer up nine tracks of dark, gloomy, and moody sounding alt. rock, indie rock, post punk, shoegaze, and death rock.  Overall, As We Pass makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Happiness Murmured In Dreams-Phase Transition LP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Goth Rock, Alt. Rock, Synthwave
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 11
Length: 42.10'

Happiness Murmured In Dreams is a one person band from Los Angeles, CA who began performing under the moniker Happiness Murmured In Dreams in 2020.  Happiness Murmured In Dreams play a dark and gloomy style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, goth rock, alt. rock, and synthwave within their sound.  Musically, Happiness Murmured In Dreams can be loosely be compared to bands such as The Birthday Party, Christian Death, Cold Cave, Night Sins, Sculpture Club, House Of Harm, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2020, Happiness Murmured In Dreams have released a six song EP titled A Pleasure To Burn in May of 2020 and a five song EP titled Vicinity Of Iron in October of 2020.  Phase Transition is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on September 3rd, 2021.  On Transition Phase, Happiness Murmured In Dreams offer up eleven tracks of dark, gloomy, and moody post punk, goth rock, alt. rock, and shoegaze.  Overall, Phase Transition makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Soft Kill-Cicero EP (2021)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk
Label: Cercle Social
Tracks: 3
Length: 12.40'

Soft Kill are a four piece band from Portland, Oregon who formed in 2010.  Soft Kill play a dark, and gloomy style of post punk.  Musically, Soft Kill can be said to be influenced by bands such as The Birthday Party, Christian Death, Joy Division, Bauhaus, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2010, Soft Kill have released a five song demo titled An Open Door in October of 2010, an eight song LP titled Circle Of Trees in January of 2013, a six song EP titled Heresy in August of 2015, an eight song LP titled Choke in November of 2016, a two song 7" titled Texas Killing Fields in February of 2017, a digital cover of Tom Petty's Insider in October of 2017, a ten song LP titled Savior in May of 2018, a four song Part Time Punks EP in June of 2018, a four song EP titled Just A Body in August of 2018, a split 7" with Portrayal Of Guilt in September of 2019,  a ten song LP compiling the band's demos from Savior titled A Plan To Suffer in December of 2019, an eight song LP titled Premium Drifter in April of 2020, a cover of Blitz's New Age in May of 2020,  a two song EP titled Memory Loss in June of 2020, a ten song LP titled Dead Kids, R.I.P. City in November of 2020, a two song EP titled Sky in February of 2021, a nineteen song live LP titled Live At The Crystal Ballroom in May of 2021, and a nine song LP titled Not Quite Dracula Music in May of 2021.  Cicero is the band's latest EP, which was released on cassette via Cercle Social records on September 12th, 2021.  On Cicero, Soft Kill offer up three tracks of dark, gloomy, yet impossibly catchy post punk.  Overall, Cicero makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Soft Kill-Not Quite Dracula Music (2021)

Soft Kill-Live At The Crystal Ballroom (2021)

Soft Kill-Sky EP (2021)

Soft Kill-Dead Kids R.I.P. City (2020)

Soft Kill-Circle Of Trees LP (2013)

Disperser-S/T EP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Metal, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 7.0'

Disperser is a two piece band from Chicago, Illinois who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Disperser features members of Humans, Ex Fauna, and Hot Nerds.  Disperser play a spazzy, discordant, and angular style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, metal, and noise rock into their sound.  Musically, Disperser can be loosely compared to bands such as BEDTIMEMAGIC, Lightening Bolt, Daughters, Nopes, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut EP, which was released on April 1st, 2021.  On their self-titled debut Disperser offer up four tracks of spazzy, discordant, and angular sounding post punk, metal, and noise rock.  Overall, Disperser's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Ester Poly-Wet LP (2021)

Country: Switzerland
Genre: Post Punk, Noise Rock, Indie Rock 
Label: Hummus Records
Tracks: 11
Length: 24.25'

Ester Poly is a two piece band from Geneve, Switzerland who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Ester Poly play a mathy, discordant, and tense style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, noise rock, and indie rock within their sound.  Since forming in 2016, Ester Poly have released a ten song LP titled Pique Dame in October of 2017.  Wet is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Hummus records on August 20th, 2021.  On Wet, Ester Poly offer up eleven tracks of tense, mathy, and discordant sounding post punk, noise rock, and indie rock.  Overall, Wet makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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