Supertouch "Lost My Way"

Supertouch/Post-hardcore fans rejoice! Supertouch are back with this gem of a 7 inch and yeah, it rules.

I recieved a flyer for "Lost My Way" some months ago after ordering something from RevHQ and since then I've been waiting to rock this shit. The artwork alone had me wondering what the hell this would sound like.

The opening track "Lost My Way" introudces the band back into our ears with a dreamlike guitar line and tribal drumbeats. Classic Supertouch. The vocals distant and awash in distortion, drums pusling a jungle beat bigger than life guitars.

Tracks 2 and 3, "Just These Days" and "Get On, Get On" really pick up the tempo and the melody. Energetic and catchy rock.

The final track is the real winner though. "Now That You're Far From Home" brings together the best of the first 3 tracks and leaves you wanting more. It is an epic rocker about leaving home and forging your own way. Again, the chorus is catchy as all hell and the guitars accompany the vocals perfectly.

Pick up the record and try and catch them if you are fortunate enough to have them stop near your hometown.

http://www.reaper-records.com/

Touche Amore/Graf Orlock @ The Smell 1.16.11

On this particular Sunday night, a tiny dive in downtown Los Angeles was packed full of a bunch of hardcore kids and two of the most exciting bands from Southern California played. This was one of the Graf Orlock "Doombox" record release shows ( the other was held the following night at Chain Reaction) and Touche Amore supported them at this gig. If anyone has seen either of these two bands, then you know they always bring it when it comes to live shows. I was not disappointed.

I took some videos of Touche Amore and decided to post one. I was beyond excited when the band announced they were writing for their upcoming Deathwish release and they played two new songs. The new songs had a much more urgent feel to them and I cannot wait to hear what comes out this summer. Graf Orlock completly DESTROYED that night. I have seen them before but this was definately the best set I have seen them rampage through. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take any Graf videos.

Buy "Doombox" the packaging is fucking ridiculous.
http://www.vitriolrecords.bigcartel.com/product/graf-orlock-doombox-10-+trilogy-cd-vit013-preorder-12-17

Joyce Manor "Joyce Manor"

This record simply puts me in a great mood. It's catchy, fun, emotionally powerful, and it rocks hard. Coming out of Torrance, CA, Joyce Manor created a buzz with the "Constant Headache" demo they put out last year. Two of those tracks are featured on the bands newest full length on 6131 Records. For being this bands first run at an LP, its pretty impressive. Theres a lot to like about this album. The lyrics are smart and witty, the melodies bounce around playfully and will be trapped in your mind for days, the vocals are intensely passionate and it's short and to the point. Some might have a problem with that last note but personally I tend to think, the shorter, the better. It doesn't leave any room for getting borded or played out. Another thing to love about this record; it carries with it the kind of emotion you would find in any of 10,000 emo/indie bands out there without making you feel like a whimp for listening to it. No matter how hard it tuggs at your heart, it maintains a sense of humor and honesty that anyone can relate to.

It is only January and we already have a front runner for Best Album of 2011. Hot damn.

Buy this now.

http://hellfishfamily.com/products/details/joyce-manor-st-12