O! The Joy will hit Europe on December 8th

After having being compared in the United States with bands such as The Mars Volta, Portugal The Man or The Fall of Troy, the Sacramento’s quatuor will spread their disillusioned joy in Europe. This is about to be one of the highlight of the end of this year.The release date is scheduled on December 8th.

To put it simply, O! The Joy’s Zen Mode has been one of the most stimulating listening for a while. Blending every possible musical genres, from prog' to math, from pop to experimental, from jazz to soul, from emo to noise, the album is multi-directionnal and unpredictable such that you could be lost and baffled while you are listening to it. Be warned.

O! The Joy was designed since their beginning to be the ground of experimentations. This is a free electrons band and a three strong-charactered musicians’ gathering, leading by the virtuoso drummer Justin Goings (Mister Metaphor, Playing To The Grandstand). Add an unconventionnal guitar player (Jason Ellis) and a slightly emo singer (Kurt Travis), and you will get the point! Zen Mode is a challenging and amazing masterpiece.

Listen to: Zen Mode

Norcal Math Rock

Everything you always wanted to know about math rock (but were afraid to ask). Music writer’s Nick Greer of Sputnikmusic.com has just published a comprehensive report about this little-known rock subcategory. Illustrating his paper with the best Californian math rock bands around, this should give you a good overview and make you want to go further. And yes, we are very glad to see our Planets featured in this article!
We will offer you a video interview of Paul & Thomas very soon, originally shot for the European broadcast “Tracks” to follow the discussion.

Norcal Math Rock by Nick Greer: read the full story.