Artist Spotlight
Doom Bass project ‘Antania’ tours Texas via NecroFlesh events
After two co-headline festivals, the Green Jelly Jam Fest and Trapt in the Desert Fest, Antania will be hitting the state of Texas to promote “The God Complex” release that drop’s January 5th 2024 via The Triad Recs. Their mini tour ends in New Orleans at Siberia.
Heralded as the bass music scene’s Slayer, Antania (epitaph or the goddess Hecate, meaning enemy of mankind) is a black, doom bass project from Joshua Tree CA that consists of Death/Bass Producer Dr Luna and blackened vocalist Kali Mortem (featured in the black metal book “Daughters of Darkness”). Antania creates black and doom metal out of bass music by wrapping distortion around saw and sub bass, they don’t sample or use any stringed instruments and Dr Luna creates bass lines with a microbrute and is sponsored by KAT Percussion. Dr Luna was a bass player and keyboard player in black metal bands and when he heard EDM calling their music brutal decided to create a bass music project that was truly “brutal” and he would bring the sound and style of “Metal” with him. Antania is completely original and within their short existence have already started headlining venues and festivals (be afraid of the dark and mechanismus, black Metal mass). Their demo release “Lividity ” featured a collaboration with Hocico’s ERK AIRCRAG and horrorcore queen Razakel.
Antania, recently signed to the Roman Label “The Triad Recs”, deliberately turned down a potentially lucrative deal with a larger label in Eastern Europe. The primary reason behind this rejection was the band’s unwavering commitment to retaining full creative control over their music. The larger label, in contrast, sought not only to influence the final outcome of Antania’s creativity but also aimed to dictate the trajectory of their marketing strategy.
In an era where artistic independence is highly valued, Antania’s choice to prioritize creative control over the allure of a bigger label speaks volumes about the band’s commitment to their craft. By aligning with “The Triad Recs,” Antania has not only secured a platform to showcase their musical prowess but has also found a supportive environment that respects their artistic integrity. Adding to the new label, Antania recently signed to “NecroFlesh Events”to help expand their vision.
01/06/24 Costa Mesa CA/ support Green Jelly
01/13/24 Pinon Hills CA / Trapt in the Desert Fest
(NecroFlesh Events)
01/22/24 San Antonio TX – The Mix
01/23/24 Austin TX – Elysium
01/24/24 Denton TX – Rubber Gloves
01/25/24 Houston TX – Black Magic Social Club
01/26/24 New Orleans LA – Siberia
Pre-order “The God Complex”
https://thetriadrec.bandcamp.com/album/antania-the-god-complex
Video – The God Complex
ANTANIA-The God Complex (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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Pics by Ricardo Herrera
Artist Spotlight
“I Just Want to Soar” by JK Jerome delivers an inspiring reflection on dreams and destiny
Certain moments in life have this mix of awe and confusion when you have not yet found your purpose, but you are watching someone else find theirs. UK singer-songwriter JK Jerome’s “I Just Want to Soar” explores that feeling with a sincere blend of folk-rock warmth and indie-folk storytelling, offering a thoughtful first taste of his upcoming debut EP.
The Shropshire-born artist creates a beautifully intimate mood throughout, with a soft but emotive arrangement that lets the song’s emotion shine. “I Just Want to Soar“ is a reflective dialogue between memories, ambition, and self-discovery, grounded in folk traditions and ignited by contemporary indie rock.
The song’s story is about the innocence of childhood dreams and the allure of watching someone who seems to have everything figured out. In this way, JK Jerome takes a simple observation and turns it into a more profound meditation on identity, direction, and the universal desire to know where we belong.
Jerome sings the song with a contained, heartfelt delivery that keeps every phrase intimate while allowing space for the understated instrumentation. JK Jerome has a real talent for emotive songwriting, combined with earthy folk-rock, making this an engaging introduction to his ongoing musical journey. The song leaves you feeling hopeful and encourages you to chase your dreams and keep reaching for the stars ahead.
Artist Spotlight
“A Yellow Chrysanthemum” by Majestic Souls showcases creative guitar innovation and musical growth
Majestic Souls are moving into new territory with “A Yellow Chrysanthemum,” a track melding organic musicianship with futuristic textures. A defining chapter in the artist’s career, this piece combines the soulful nuances of jazz, the groove of funk, and the experimental edge of electronic music into one singular listening adventure.
“A Yellow Chrysanthemum” is a creative reimagining of controlled guitar samples and displays an intelligent approach to production. The production is interesting and adds to the song’s mood as it shifts with each layer. The title is more closely connected to the artist’s acoustic roots, in which the yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes an important element of a broader musical personality.
It’s a space where warmth and innovation can co-exist, that balance of natural expression and electronic exploration that defines the emotional tone of the track. “A Yellow Chrysanthemum” has a funky, electronic edge and a smooth jazz influence, creating an accessible vibe that still allows the creative freedom of an artist willing to experiment.
Majestic Souls prove, with this genre-bending release, that modern music can pay tribute to traditional sounds and take them into new territory. “Yellow Chrysanthemum” provides an interesting insight into the artist’s development and a motivating example of the coming together of various musical worlds to produce something new.
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