Balkans – s/t

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Balkans first appeared on my radar last summer, with their "Georgeanne" single, and I took some notice of what the Atlanta quartet's combination of Math Rock and Prog given an angular spin, but what I really noticed was the density of the sound they were generating. The guitars had a depth and tone that seemed to recall the distorted harmonics of … [Read more...]

Balkans – Edita V (single)

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Opening with a brief yet deadly burst of electronic noise and synth throb then bursting into superfast melodic guitar brilliance, "Edita V" is a song of the once heard, instantly memorable kind and exactly when was the last time you heard anything that could fully merit that description? The Atlanta quartet turn in a remarkable debut with this … [Read more...]