(review) Mašinko – ‘Pozovite rapsode’

Zagrebački punk rockeri Mašinko su se vratili s novim studijskim albumom nakon više od tri godine. Ova ljepota sadrži 14 pjesama od kojih je jedna svojevrstan intro. Naravno, tekstovi su opet na hrvatskom jeziku i važan su dio Mašinka pošto je Mašinko uvijek imao odlične tekstove, pa se pametni i pjesnički, te angažirani tekstovi miješaju kako ovaj album teče. Pjesma koja je odabrana kao single, odnosno ‘Sitne duše’ ne predstavlja album onako kako bi trebala, pošto je meni jedna od najslabijih na albumu. No, hitovi kao što su ‘Noć s petka na nedjelju’, ‘Na ramenima divova’, su himne na kakve smo navikli od Mašinka. ‘Ono što si ostavio’ je više balada, skoro pop pjesma i nije mi baš legla iako je tekst jako lijep, no pjesma me previše podsjetila na neki Psihomodo Pop ili nešto slično, jednostavno mi nije legla. ‘Preko zidova’ se vraća bržem tempu i tipičnom punk rocku dobre melodije, himničnog refrena i teksta. ‘Uzalud’ je mid tempo punk rock pjesma i takođe spada u jednu od onih koja mi nije legla na prvo slušanje, iako je tekst opet naravno odličan. ‘Obilje’ je za mene jedan od highlighta albuma i jedna od najboljih pjesama na ovom albumu, jedna od onih za koje si želiš da si ih sam napisao. Od ovih sporijih pjesama mi je legla ‘Skoro pa nešto’ koja je odsvirana skoro u 50s doo wop stilu i žao mi je da nema više oooo i aaaa backing vokala na ovoj stvari, jer bi bila još bolja. ‘Džingis kan’ je pomalo onako punk rock glupava stvar, ali ima odlične harmonije na vokalima, pošto skoro svi članovi Mašinka pjevaju i to ih čini posebnim. ‘Život tombola’ je još jedan od mojih highlighta na ovom albumu s prekrasnom melodijom na refrenu i mogu samo misliti kako ova stvar zvuči moćno live. Naslovna stvar je takođe žešća i odličan je primjer kako se radi brzi i melodični punk rock, nije slučajno izabrana kao single prije izlaska albuma. ‘Odlazim iz grada’ je melankolija street punka onako gorko slatko melankolično kako samo Mašinko može napraviti. Najosebujniji naslov pjesme na albumu je ‘Jedna morska kakvu Žera napiše za svaki album Crvene Jabuke’ i zatvara album na primjeren način. Dakle, da sumiramo, ima ponešto stvari koje mi nisu legle na prvu, ali riječ je o odličnom albumu na kakve smo od ovog benda navikli.

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Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left release video for new single ‘Neon Inferno (Paradise)’!

Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have released a video for their brand new single ‘Neon Inferno (Paradise)’, out now via Arising Empire. A compelling narrative of a passionate yet tumultuous love affair, this musical masterpiece intricately weaves celestial and hellish imagery, painting a vivid portrait of a love that is as divine as it is destructive.

Check out the video for ‘Neon Inferno (Paradise)’ here: https://youtu.be/IALoBU6GL-A

Stream/purchase ‘Neon Inferno (Paradise)’ here: https://arisingempire.com/neoninferno

The song’s lyrical prowess lies in its ability to explore passionate, all-consuming love that walks the fine line between creation and destruction. The ‘Neon Inferno (Paradise)’ becomes a powerful metaphor in this journey – it’s bright and captivating, yet burning with an intensity that could consume all in its path.

Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.

One Morning Left’s most recent album, Hyperactive, marked their first new material in five years. The fourth album welcomed a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80s hard rock, while staying true to their heavier roots.

Stream/purchase Hyperactive here: https://OneMorningLeft.lnk.to/hyperactive

Changes happened not only in musical style, but also in their line-up. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars were frontman Mika Lahti, singer/guitarist Leevi Luoto and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower was provided by new faces Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, as well as the return-to-form of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda <3 Penguin line-up.

One Morning Left have played shows with bands including Amaranthe, Machinae Supremacy, Adept, Protest The Hero, Fear Of Domination, Turmion Kätilöt and We Butter The Bread With Butter. The band have also graced the Finnish festival season, playing renowned festivals like Tuska Open Air and Rockfest.

One Morning Left are:

Mika Lahti | Lead Vocals

Leevi Luoto | Guitar & Lead Vocals

Tuukka Ojansivu | Guitar & Backing Vocals

Miska Sipiläinen | Bass & Backing Vocals

Touko Keippilä | Keyboards & Backing Vocals

Niko Hyttinen | Drums

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/onemorningleft

https://www.instagram.com/onemorningleftofficial

Welsh post-hardcore legends Casey announce European 2024 tour

Welsh post-hardcore legends Casey have announced European/UK headline dates, alongside what will be a huge series of appearances at Impericon Festival.

The band comments on the trek: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be returning to mainland Europe, along with some shows in the UK, to celebrate our upcoming album. You’ll hear more about that very soon! Thank you for your patience; we’re aware it’s been a long time since our last headline shows in January, and we’re excited to be able to play some additional cities this time out. Along with our headline shows, we’re thrilled to be joining the Impericon festivals this year. We can’t wait to celebrate the upcoming album with you at these shows!

The dates, which follow Casey‘s highly successful first ever US headline tour and new single ‘Puncture Wounds to Heaven’ (Hassle Records) are as follows:

Mar 26 UK London Islington Academy

Mar 28 DE Hamburg Sporthalle *

Mar 30 DE Leipzig Messe *

Mar 31 DE Oberhausen Turbinenhalle *

Apr 02 NL Utrecht TivoliVredenburg

Apr 03 BE Antwerp Trix

Apr 05 CH Zürich X-Tra *

Apr 06 DE München Zenith *

Apr 07 AT Wien Arena *

Apr 09 FR Paris Petit Bain

Apr 11 UK Nottingham Rescue Rooms

Apr 12 UK Bristol SWX

Apr 13 UK Manchester Academy 2

Apr 14 UK Glasgow Garage

* Impericon Festival

General tickets on sale from Monday 16th October.

Stream ‘Puncture Wounds to Heaven’ here: https://casey.ffm.to/puncture-wounds-to-heaven

Vocalist Tom Weaver comments:

‘Puncture Wounds to Heaven’ centres around the themes of apathy and the guilt that can arise as a result. The “coming up for air” sensation as you briefly snap out of a depressive episode, and survey how life has progressed around you. This is a core theme that carries throughout the new record, and musically the dichotomy between the smooth verses and the chaotic middle 8 really demonstrated that in a visceral way for us.

The new single is the first glimpse of the band’s third album, in the words of Tom: “vocally (and musically) the most ambitious we’ve ever been, but still feels quintessentially Casey.”

The new single follows a joyous return for the quintet in 2023, including seven huge shows in the UK and Germany, and the limited release of their 7” Atone/Great Grief (Hassle Records).

Casey, at its core, was grounded in the notion that music is a labour of love. Without expectation of success, without desire to attain stardom, just a shared yearning to create music – and when this no longer rang true Casey stayed true to themselves, and stepped away.

In late 2018, when Casey announced they were bringing the band to a close, it felt like a premature demise. Their first two LPs – 2016’s Love Is Not Enough and 2018’s Where I Go When I Am Sleeping – had firmly established the Welsh five-piece as one of the most exciting bands in Britain’s alternative scene.

Now, years later, the band have returned – bigger and better than ever before. Casey don’t just replicate the feelings that inspire them – they embody them.

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/Caseytheband

https://www.instagram.com/caseytheband

Casey are:

Tom Weaver

Liam Torrance

Toby Evans

Adam Smith

Max Nicolai

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