noise rock

Unsane is a New York City rock music trio, formed in 1988. They are generally classified as noise rock, but their music also touches on elements of hardcore punk and metal. Finding limited mainstream success, Unsane are nonetheless hugely influential; writer Patrick Kennedy writes that "while developing the blueprint for noise-metal bands to follow, Unsane cut a remarkable swath through underground music, inspiring a devoted, cult-like following around the globe."

Melbourne 3-piece featuring members of Woollen Kits, School Of Radiant Living. Releases:
*Split CS w/ Taco Leg - 2010 - Wuss Records
*S/T CS - 2010 - Hidiotic Records
*Everything Goes Wrong LP - April 2012 - 80/81 Records (USA) + R.I.P. Society (Australia)

Gorgeous twee indie-pop, like squeezing out a tube of shitpaste. Long dormant Stretchheads members collide with Idlewild guitarist and actively seek the slice of Jesus Lizard with the groove of Helmet. Allegedly ending up like Jack 'O' Nuts. Signed by Mogwai for a bet to Rock Action Records of Glasgow. Expect electro remixes by Errors in return for snuff video footage of their demise. www.desalvo.co.uk www.rock-action.co.uk

Swans is an influential band from New York City, New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the no wave scene at first, their original sound was slow and heavy, with live performances that were often so brutal and physical that in a number of instances certain audience members were made ill, police were called and venues were shut down. This early physical sound is possibly best heard on the live album Public Castration Is a Good Idea.