#experimental rock

Boris Connects Pandemic-Torn World With Subversive Metal on Latest Album 'No'

The latest album from Tokyo-based experimental rock band Boris is simply titled NO, a word that sums up the ethos of the metal aesthetic that pervades it, as well as the sentiments behind the songs. With the coronavirus pandemic leading members Takeshi, Wata, and Atsuo to question everything about...

Annie White

PLAYING DETROITCryFace Encapsulates Coming of Age Anxiety on 'Smart Kids'

Okay, so they’re not technically from Detroit, but the four-piece garage-psych rock outfit from Blissfield, Michigan is definitely worth a listen. Growing up in a town with a population just over 3,000, Brothers Ian (guitar/vocals) and Daniel Cotter (drums/vocals) bonded with Levi Makula...

Sara Barron

VIDEO OF THE WEEKCar Seat Headrest "Vincent"

The video description for Car Seat Headrest's "Vincent" is simply: "Will plays the guitar while a guy has a bad time." That's about as concise as anyone could get, but the song is layered with a lot more meaning, imagery and emotion. It looks like Will Toledo, the creator and frontman of Car Seat...

Emily Daly