My New Noise series profiling the crem de la crem of this year’s Treefort Music Fest crop continues with Ex Everything. Possibly the heaviest entrant in this year’s edition, they’re also among the kindest, particularly in the case of amiable guitarist Jon Howell. Here’s our conversation for proof:
Treefort Fest 2024 Friday Pick: Ex Everything Bring The Noise
Posted in Interviews with tags Ex Everything, Neurot, Treefort Music Fest on 03/22/2024 by Kurt OrzeckFrench Cassettes Leader Bummed About Bum Knee Ahead Of Treefort Set
Posted in Interviews with tags French Cassettes, Treefort Music Fest on 03/21/2024 by Kurt OrzeckTreefort Music Fest, which kicked off its five-day stretch yesterday—and can always use a juicy jolt of excitement once attendees get comfortable (or tired). French Cassettes have steam shooting out of their ears not only because of the promising event that is Treefort—but because the band has a new LP on the way too.
How Myrkur Tried To ‘Take Ownership’ Of Her Nightmares
Posted in Interviews with tags Myrkur on 02/29/2024 by Kurt OrzeckWolves In The Throne Room: ‘Love Is In Our Hearts’
Posted in Interviews with tags Aaron Weaver, Wolves in the Throne Room on 02/28/2024 by Kurt OrzeckTrio Wolves in the Throne Room’s mission is a simple one: absorb natural landscapes and transform them into foreboding songs. The group led by brothers Aaron and Nathan Weaver are addicted to marathon riffs, mesmerizing light shows and tantalizing soundscapes. Check out this archival interview for more at New Noise.
Melvins’ Buzz Osborne On ‘The Most Unsettling Thing We’ve Done’
Posted in Interviews with tags Buzz Osborne, Melvins on 02/27/2024 by Kurt OrzeckMainstream metal fans claim Ozzy Osbourne as their patron said. But fans of heavy music who dig into the underground have an arguably even more crazy “Osborne” all their own. Check out this never-before-published interview with King Buzzo on New Noise.
Gavin Magnus: ‘Pop Music With A Little Bit Of Rap In It—That’s My Lane’
Posted in Interviews with tags Gavin Magnus on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckRead my Music Connection interview with 16-year-old YouTube sensation Gavin Magnus here.
Tahjer: ‘If I Put In My Work … Nothing Much Can Go Wrong’
Posted in Interviews with tags Tahjer on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckHip-hop artist Tahjer Dunn’s wish came true when he blew out 18 candles on his birthday cake: He snagged a global deal with one of the three biggest music publishers. Check out my Music Connection profile on the artist here.
Crashing Wayward Talk About Their Big Break
Posted in Interviews with tags Crashing Wayward on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckCOVID gave up-and-comers Crashing Wayward a golden opportunity to demonstrate their strength, dedication and durability—even before releasing their first album. Read my Music Connection profile on Crashing Wayward here.
Fucked Up’s ‘Chemistry of Common Life: Revisionist History’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Fucked Up on 02/26/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
The Canadian punks’ Polaris-winning sophomore LP proved that hardcore could stray outside of its traditionally narrow confines without sacrificing the band’s reputation within the genre. Read my FLOOD review here.
Fange-tastic French Band Turns 11, Gives First-Ever Interview
Posted in Interviews with tags Fange, Throatruiner on 02/23/2024 by Kurt OrzeckFange quickly established themselves as a menace to society with the release of their brutal debut EP, 2014’s Poisse. A decade later, the foursome granted New Noise their first interview—not just in their homeland but anywhere.
The Bad Penny (beta) 