Exclusive: Onomatopoeia Playlist Series: Vol.7 – “Tout de suite"

Much like the last time I shared a new playlist six whole months have gone by so it’s gonna be another long one for y’all with volume 7, entitled Tout de suite. At this point you probably know the deal, this is ninety tracks at five and a half hours representing sounds from the past, present and future along with some remixes and exclusives that span a multitude of genera’s.  

I will not be posting any of the track information here or in the metadata normally attached to the mp3 files. If you would like a copy of the full track list you can contact us via email and we will gladly send it your way. 

Onomatopoeia Playlist Vol. 7  -  Tout de suit

90 Tracks, 5 hours 27 minutes

10-18-2015

Design: Jediak

DOWNLOAD (638 MB)

Listen: Deafheaven – “New Bermuda” (Full LP Stream)

San Francisco’s Deafheaven are dropping a new LP and follow up to the largely successful Sunbather next week on October 2nd via Anti-. New Bermuda falls in line with the Sunbathers sound, ie. The sound of the underground in 1999-2003 or so. That’s by no means a dig, I love the era of punk music which is why I like Deafheaven and can happily state that I enjoy their latest album as well... But for those of you who missed the last record and have no idea what these guys sound like think lots of Chaos with bits of ambience mixed in along the lines of Orchid, Jeromes Dream, Saetia and anything coming out on RoboticEmpire and Hydrahead during their most prolific years.

Exclusive: Onomatopoeia Playlist Series: Vol.6 – “Online Dating"

Wow it’s been six months since I last shared a new playlist, it was October, almost Halloween and the long winter was just about to get started with us. Well It’s late April now and we are starting to hit those much needed sunny days so it only seemed right I buckle down and finish this extended edition to make up for the long gap with something to play on those outdoor adventures and road trips.  Online Dating is what I’m calling Vol.6 in the series and its an eclectic eighty-eight song long mix including five and a half hours of music from the past, present and future, spanning a wide range of genera’s that's sure to have a little something for every internet personality. 

I will not be posting any of the track information here or in the metadata normally attached to the mp3 files. If you would like a copy of the full track list you can contact us via email and we will gladly send it your way. 

Onomatopoeia Playlist Vol. 6 -  Online Dating

88 Tracks, 5 hours 29 minutes

4-26-2015

Design: Jediak

DOWNLOAD (626 MB)

Video: Liturgy – “Quetzalcoatl”

Brooklyn’s Liturgy dropped a video for “Quetzalcoatl” off their recently released Thrill Jockey effort, The Ark Work. The visuals are super trippy and have an epic nature to theme even though there is no traditional narrative happening, it’s pretty hypnotic and fits the bands sound and overall esthetic very well.

Listen: Zu - "Corta Tordo" (Full LP Stream)

Italian noise act Zu are gearing up to drop their fifth record via Ipecac Recordings on March 24^th. Corta Tordo was recorded in Bologna, Italy and for those not acquainted with the bands sound it’s a combination of atmospheric, heavy, sludgy moments (Think Melvins) and super chaotic outbursts (Think The Locust). While I wouldn’t compare them in sound, people who found themselves enjoying the last Deafheaven record unexpectedly might have a similar experience with Tordo, as there are some hypnotic moments wrapped up in otherwise abrasive compositions. Give the record a spin below…

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Video: “Here Is A Gift For You” Old Man Gloom Documentary

As the title above states “Here Is A Gift For You” is a 42-minute documentary on metal super-group,  Old Man Gloom (Cave In, Converge and ex-Isis). Kenneth Thomas put together the feature which chronicles the band up to the making of their 2014 album, “The Ape Of God.” The film is a great mix of interviews from various musicians, family remembers and scenesters that often retain a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. A must for fans of any of the bands these guys are involved with or if you consider yourself a fan of gloomy psychedelic metal. 

OLD MAN GLOOM: HERE IS A GIFT FOR YOU from kenneth thomas on Vimeo.

Video: Old Man Gloom - "The Lash"

Late in 2014 super group Old Man Gloom released their latest record, Ape of God, to much acclaim in the “metal underground.” Now in 2015 we get a video for lead “single” "The Lash." The clip was directed by Andrew Cox who of course also makes music under the names Axed Crown and Andraus.

Listen: Sumac – "The Deal” Full LP Stream

Sumac is the latest group from ISIS and Old Man Gloom heavyweight Aaron Turner; the project teams him up with other big names including Brian Cook (Russian Circles, ex-Botch, ex-These Arms Are Snakes) and Nick Yacyshyn (Baptists.)  Their début record titled The Deal is out on February 17th via ProFound Lore and Sige Records but you can stream the whole thing now from below…

Listen: Liturgy - "Quetzalcoatl"

Earlier today Brooklyn’s Liturgy updated their Facebook account with a new graphic; from there it was only a matter of time before some new music was shared from the band and news of a new record, the follow up to 2011 year-end favorite Aesthethica.

March 25th will mark the release of The Ark Work via Thrill Jockey with our first taste being lead single "Quetzalcoatl".  The tune marks a major departure from previous work especially in regards to the vocal delivery which shares almost nothing in common with the black metal styling’s that marked the group’s previous efforts. Give the tune a spin below and take note of the track listing.

The Ark Work:

01 Fanfare
02 Follow
03 Kel Valhaal
04 Follow II
05 Quetzalcoatl
06 Father Vorizen
07 Haelegen
08 Reign Array
09 Vitriol
10 Total War

Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: /ˈjedˌīak/ - Milquetoast Intolerance (Nas vs. Helmet) & Driver’s Helmet (El-P vs. Helmet)

Happy Columbus Day y’all! I’m at the office but I know there are a bunch of you out there who probably got the day off, this one is for the worker bee’s who are stuck behind the desk today and my buddy Stel.

/ˈjedˌīak/ - Milquetoast Intolerance (Nas vs. Helmet)

Nas - "Hate Me Now" vs. Helmet - “Milquetoast”

Recorded October 2014 in LIC, NY

90.42 BPM Key F#m

Design by Jediak

/ˈjedˌīak/ - Driver’s Helmet (El-P vs. Helmet)

El-P - "Drive" vs. Helmet – “Wilma’s Rainbow"

Recorded October 2014 in LIC, NY

109.09 BPM Key Am
Design: Jediak

Video: Mastodon "The Motherload"

Mastodon's new video for Once More Around The Sun’s strongest tune, "The Motherload" does a great job juxtaposing religious iconography with twerking, I’d love to see the idea taken even further but this definitely gets the job done regardless. Directed by Jonathan Rej & Thomas Bingham.

Listen: Old Man Gloom - "The Lash"

Metal super group, Old Man Gloom, who feature,  Aaron Turner, Santos Montano, Nate Newton and Caleb Scofield, are back with a new record, The Ape Of God,  on November 11th via SIGE and Profound Lore. What does this all mean, well for one we got a new track to share with you that goes by the name “The Lash.” Straight up quality but what would you expect from a band that boasts key members of groups like ISIS, Converge, Cave In, Zozobra, Doomriders and more. Stream it from below and take a second to appreciate some of the art work that will accompany the release. Alongside Jake Banon of Converge fame, Aaron pretty much defined an aesthetic for the scene back in the day so you know it will be quality, unique, and poorly mimicked by others. 

Listen: Deafheaven - "From the Kettle Onto the Coil"

San Francisco black metal act, Deafheaven, have shared a new seven-minute tune by the name of "From the Kettle Onto the Coil." The song is being released as part of this year's Adult Swim Summer Singles and can be downloaded here beginning August 25 or as I often like to say right now if you have any know how on how the internet works.

Video: TFK! Time Lapse: Deafheaven/Pallbearer/Wreck & Reference Show Poster

It’s been a long while since I shared any sort of post related to gig poster art so why not remedy that with a ten minute time lapse video exploring the process behind TFK! Illustration, aka Mike Wohlberg’s , 6/09/2014  Philly showcase with Deafheaven, Pallbearer and Wreck & Reference.  The final piece isn’t necessarily my favorite work from the artist but it does a good job in presenting the viewer with what us graphic designers/illustrators  do when called upon, enjoy...

Video: White Lung – “In Your Home”

There aren't enough heavy bands with a strong female base that are getting press for the most part but Vancouver’s White Lung is one of my favorites and they return to the internet today with a new video from their absolutely killer album, Deep Fantasy. “In Your Home” sees the band having some fun in various costumes and animated scenarios, directed by Justin Gradin & Ben Jacques.   

Video: Mastodon - "High Road"

Mastodon have shared their video for "HighRoad", the lead single from their forthcoming album Once More 'Round the Sun. The humorous video was directed by Roboshobo, aka Robert Schonber, who also handled the band's video for “Curl of the Burl” back in 2011. The story centers around a nerd heavy crowed enjoying some LARPing; look for Once More ‘Round the Sun to drop on June 24th.

Listen: Mastodon – “High Road”

New material from Atlanta metal mainstays Mastodon by way of new lead single “High Road” which will appear on the bands forthcoming sixth LP, Once More Round The Sun, dropping sometimes in June. The song actually sounds pretty retro with clear touches of a 70’s and 80’s poking through the 4 min tune. Art work for the new LP is said to be done by Skinner who also did the poster for the band you see above.

Video: Converge - "Precipice" / "All We Love We Leave Behind"

Converge have released a joint video for "Precipice" and “All We Love We leave Behind” from their 2012 album of the same name. The visuals were directed by filmmaker/animator Craig Murray, who utilizes both stop-motion and hand-drawn animation to tell the story of a man who seemingly loses everything. Note the reference to Jake’s fallen and beloved canine friend at the start of the clip. If you like what you see and hear you can buy at-shirt that utilizes a screen grab from the clip with proceeds appropriately going to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts.

Listen: Twilight - "Lungs"

It’s been a great day for posts with the latest coming from black metal super group Twilight. Strangely enough I was discussing the group last Saturday with my friend Kris without any knowledge that this was coming out. Check out their second LP from 2010 entitled Monument To Time End, it's a monster of a record if you haven't already!

For those unfamiliar Twilight has had an ever-evolving lineup with each release and in 2012 added  Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth fame to the army. Unfortunately this will be the last record from the collective  with news of their new album—III: Beneath Trident's Tomb, out on March 18 via Century Media.

III features Moore, Stavros Giannopoulos (Atlas Moth), Wrest (Leviathan), N. Imperial (Krieg), and producer Sanford Parker. Get a taste of the 6 track LP below with "Lungs."

Onomatopoeia's Best Music of 2013

Welcome to Onomatopoeia’s year-end best of 2013, a calendar year that seemingly followed the popular trends of 2012 and saw the music industry continue to focus on R&B and bridging the gap between commercial and underground sensibilities. As always I tired to present my point of view and offer an alternative to the increasingly limited choices being presented to us by the recording industry; some of my selections will be obvious while others may come as a surprise. It is with some hope that you will walk away with at least one new listening experience when the clock turns midnight and we begin 2014, let me know if that's the case.  

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