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Dystopia
Sludge/Doom/Metal
Long Beach, CA USA

For Fans Of: Carcinogen, Noothgrush, Grief

Since the last time I’ve blogged about Dystopia, Humans = Garbage has now become my favorite Dystopia record. The recording quality and songs are just better in my opinion compared to The Aftermath, and when I say better recording quality I mean dirtier and grittier. The Aftermath has a more polished sound and many may consider it to be a better recording but I feel the vocals don’t sound as good when it has a “high production” quality to it, at least not with Dystopia

Check it out yourself by streaming a couple songs below or download Humans = Garbage here.

Dystopia
Song: Ignorance Of Pride
Album: Humans = Garbage (1994)

Dystopia
Song: Hands That Mold
Album: Humans = Garbage (1994)

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The Ergs!
Punk/Rock
South Amboy, NJ USA

For Fans Of: Dillinger Four, Dear Landlord, Rumspringer

Lately I just can’t stop listening to The Ergs! “Dork Rock Cork Rod”. There’s just something about dudes nasally vocals and the catchy, melodic guitar leads. I can’t get enough.

Stream the tunes below or download their self titled release here.

The Ergs!
Song: Saturday Night Crap-O-Rama
Album: Dork Rock Cork Rod (2003)

The Ergs!
Song: Extra Medium
Album: Dork Rock Cork Rod (2003)

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Rumspringer
Punk/Pop-Punk
Tempe, AZ USA

For Fans Of: RVIVR, Teenage Cool Kids, The Ergs!

I am a huge fan of Rumspringer’s demo, which is why it took me so long to listen to their latest release “Empty Towers”. I just didn’t want to be let down you know? I eventually had to listen to it tho, so I picked it up last month at a show they played in Brooklyn. Not only was I not let down, but “Empty Towers” may be better than their demo!

Stream some tunes below or download “Empty Tours” here.

Rumspringer
Song: With A Hint of Lyme
Album: Empty Towers (2010)

Rumspringer
Song: Future Train
Album: Empty Towers (2010)

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FLOOR
Doom/Stoner/Metal
Miami, FL USA

For Fans Of: Torche, Harvey Milk, Melvins

I saw these guys Tuesday night at the Empty Bottle in Chicago. I really can’t get enough of the sludgy goodness that is FLOOR… If you have the chance to catch them while they’re on tour, do not hesitate!

Stream the tunes below or download their self titled release here.

FLOOR
Song: Tales of Lolita
Album: Floor (2002)

FLOOR
Song: Iron Girl
Album: Floor (2002)

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Abstract Artimus
Rock/Garage/Blues
New York, NY USA

For Fans Of: Black Lips, ZZ Top, King Khan & The Shrines,

If you’re looking for some new catchy garage rock tunes check out Abstract Artimus! Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Artimus moved to New York several years back and has been wreckin’ shop since.

Stream a couple songs below or download all of his music for FREE at AbstractArtimus.info

Abstract Artimus
Song: They Won’t Forget
Album: Barba De Dendritas (2010)

Abstract Artimus
Song: No Time
Album: Barba De Dendritas (2010)

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PACKRAT
Post-Punk/Hardcore
Phoenix, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Drive Like Jehu, Tera Melos, Unwound

I got to check out PACKRAT for the first time last month at the Trunkspace in downtown Phoenix. I had no clue what to expect from these 3 dudes with rat hats, but the 30 minutes or so that followed pretty much blew me away!

You definitely need to check these guys if you haven’t. Stream a couple songs below or download their demo “After Digital” here. Also, don’t forget to check their myspace for tour dates this summer.

PACKRAT
Song: Mill Ill Bill
Album: After Digital (2010)

PACKRAT
Song: Puppy Breath
Album: After Digital (2010)

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Magrudergrind
Grindcore/Metal
Washington D.C., USA

For Fans Of: Hatred Surge, Insect Warfare, Iron Lung

Lately, in order to satisfy my grind cravings, I’ve been blastin’ this record at least a few times a week. They release this self titled record just last year and it rules! They share drummer Chris Moore with fellow D.C’ers Coke Bust, so be sure to stream this below or download the 2009 release here.

They’re currently touring parts of Europe so be sure to check out their myspace for tour dates!

Magrudergrind
Song: Excommunicated
Album: Magrudergrind (2009)

Magrudergrind
Song: Built To Blast
Album: Magrudergrind (2009)

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