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Check out Slack Armada for some mystical instrumental music!

November 22, 2013

Chicago solo artist Slack Armada releases his new EP of mystical instrumental music reminiscent of early shoegaze electronica. James Hrabak is the founder and creator of Slack Armada and did not only all the instruments but all the production of recording, mixing and mastering on this four song self titled EP. James literally brings the music to life without vocals and tells stories with each songs that float through your mind. James explains more about not using vocals, “The absence of vocals wasn’t a conscious decision at the beginning, As I was building up the tracks, I thought ‘Maybe I can make the music speak to somebody without the additional guide of a human voice.’ I wanted to let the listener be transported with fewer guideposts.”  Well he truly succeeded in that manner and it is quite a journey that he takes you on. The songs literally have depth and texture to them that you can almost feel as you listen. James lists some of his influences as Four Tet, My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai and Boards [Read More]

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Killin Theory delivers progressive instrumental for Tuesdays Travels!

August 20, 2013

Killin Theory This Tuesday I want to treat you to something special. I look outside and the leaves are starting to change colors, it is a very muggy/hazy day. I need some special music to make this a great day…. Well for Tuesdays Travels, let’s head out to Qazvin, Iran and introduce you to Killin Theory for some intense progressive instrumental. Killin Theory is three guys, Richie, Donnie and Dave who started their band 4 years ago and together have written over 85 songs! They are currently ranked No. 1 in Iran for Prog/Rock/Instrumental and that is no surprise, after you take a listen to their song, “Roll on Journey” which they just released on July 30th.  You can head over to Reverbnation and take a listen here  http://www.reverbnation.com/killintheory/song/18220302-roll-on-journey  or click picture below: I know I am telling you about this band fairly early since they have only two songs posted, but I think these guys are going to really take off once they start posting more of their vast collection of songs. Truly virtuosic [Read More]