SONIC MASALA: Pastel Blaze

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Nothing Cult Of Death

Deafcult is a new band out of Brisbane who I hadn't even heard of before the other day - but considering it's a new project from Innez (Roku Music, Tiny Spiders, Feathers) and Matt Bach (The Quickening, El Motel, The Gifthorse), it shouldn't surprise me how bloody great it is. Taking the shoegaze shine of Roku and adhering it to the Nothing mould of post-hardcore ferocity, the tracks on the Deafcult EP (recorded at Incremental Studios) are incredible intense, sonorous, intricate and cathartic in their sonic expulsions. I'm blown away by how complete this six-piece already sounds - expect massive things from these guys this year.

Deafcult have a few good gigs coming up - they are supporting Pale Heads (alongside Deadshred and a rare show from the excellent Tiny Migrants!) June 20 at Trainspotters, as well as an earlier show at the Sewers fundraiser as that band prepares to assault the US with their excellent second album on the cusp of hitting the shelves (it's bloody killer) June 6 at The Underdog.

Monday, 4 April 2011

Sounding Out Brisbane

Seeing as Sonic Masala is ensconced in the sunny state of Australia (at least for the time being), and also seeing as Brisbane is technically my hometown, it makes sense that I would push the local music scene to breaking point and beyond. We have always had an interesting scene here, even though it has ebbed and flowed in terms of quality, yet never has it been anything less than engaging.

Sounds Like Brisbane is a project aimed at promoting and supporting the independent record labels that are the backbone of the music scene here. The aim of this project is to not only promote the incredible work done by Brisbane's indie labels, but promote their artists to the world. Brisbane has always had a strong DIY approach to music and without the efforts of indie labels and their bands, the music scene here (like just about everywhere else) just wouldn't be the same. These labels make sure great music gets heard.

So Sounds Like Brisbane has put out a 17 track sampler from most of the labels under this creative hub umbrella, showcasing much of what we have to offer here, covering all genres. I strongly suggest you check out the website - there are some amazing bands connected to these labels, and some that havent made this sampler (Nova Scotia, Turnpike, Tiny Migrants and Pastel Blaze are great bands that havent made the cut that really should be heard - and there are many many more!) Here are the list of labels - go for a search and find your new favourite Brisbane band!

DZ Deathrays - Blue Blood
I Heart Hiroshima - Washed Up
Mr Maps - Tennis Party
Lawrence English - Galaxies Of Dust
Undead Apes - Taxes
Jackie Marshall - Excuse Me Mister

About

It was early on a Sunday morning at ATP - A Nightmare Before Christmas 2009. After downing a fair few, at 4am we decided to cook a curry. It was during the consumption of this drunkenly delicious breakfast treat that we decided to actually do something about the music we talk about all the time.

So we started a blog – and Sonic Masala was born. Now into its seventh year, the blog has spread out to call both Australia and the UK its home (and the rest of the world), and has expanded to include gigs, festivals and a record label under its black umbrella. Come on, eat the noize.

If an mp3 is up here, it's because we have been talking about it, and think the whole world needs to know more. It's there to give you a little taste. Then, if you like, check out the band live and spend all your hard earned cash on their records. If we've posted up an mp3 of your stuff and you're not too keen on the idea, let us know and we'll happily take it down pronto.