Along with its wild abundance of musical talent, Iowa is also a treasure trove of top-notch record labels. As someone with a passion for lifting up local artists, I’ve been […]
Doom Metal
Political and personal strife fuels Closet Witch’s ferocious, ‘therapeutic’ shows
Of all the hardcore bands and DIY power violence outfits to emerge from Eastern Iowa in recent years, few have been able to channel sheer anger and emotion as effectively […]
Iowa City doom trio Aseethe signs with Thrill Jockey
Iowa City doom metal trio Aseethe have signed with Chicago-based record label Thrill Jockey to produce their upcoming 2017 record. Guitarist Brain Barr, bassist Danny Barr and drummer Eric Diercks […]
Doom metal meets art rock: Prizehog to play Trumpet Blossom this Saturday
Portland’s sludge-doom trio Prizehog will be playing at Trumpet Blossom this Saturday for a night of loud, wonderfully strange music. The show starts…