Strapped for cash but hungry for great music? You won’t have much luck camping out at the grocery store these days; Bandcamp is a way better destination. Here’s a rundown of 10 rad releases, most newly released, that The Bad Penny recently came across on Bandcamp.
1. Death Pose – “Unresolved (A Song for Jeff)” (feat. Scott Lucas of Local H)
One year ago, Jeff Ulbrich – founding member of Chicago hard-rock squad Death Pose died unexpectedly, rendering his family, friends and bandmates inconsolable. None of those folks have fully recuperated from the devastating loss – and probably will – but participation by Local H frontman Scott Lucas shows the solidarity in Ulbrich’s community is still intact.
2. Mercury’s Antennae – Veil Opaque v.2
Portland, Oregon’s ambient darkwave unit Mercury’s Antennae aren’t categorizing this release as an EP, even though it only runs roughly five minutes and contains two remixes. But don’t bellyache – remember, like all the releases presented here, it can be yours for the low, low price of no money.
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