And now for something completely in this webzine. Arcade Destiny hails from Anaheim, California and this release contains five songs. This is a one man band playing nineties punk influenced synthwave electronic music and it sounds interesting, but not something for every day listening. Music is almost fast hardcore punk but synth melodies replace guitars and in my opinion there is a bit too much effect on vocals, because the guy sings okay, and I would love to hear more clean vocals melodies then it would be like all those California pop/melodic/skate punk bands, but I understand that this is the way to keep originality and not sound like someone’s clone or copy. This is chaotic, beautiful little EP and my personal favorite is ‘Not Like The Other Girls’. Lyrics are personal and deal with relationships, communication, mental health…I love the lyrics on this one! Imagine listening to fast hardcore skatepunk with synths instead of guitars and if that idea is not too horrifying for you give this one a chance!
Monotone Depression is an entity hailing from Sweden and this is a re-release of two demos both recorded in 1998 during the entity’s stay at mental institution. As Bandcamp says, music from bipolar dungeon, so I can relate to psychological side of things, because I am on the similar side as this entity, so I was eager to listen and enjoy this little piece of record. Some of the music on this nine songs has been edited with today’s technology. The music is complicated yet deep and simple at the same time. Some songs have almost punk rock or post punk melody and melancholy feel like Sister Of The Dark. Gothic rock and death rock with interesting vocal effects and gothic melodies are present in Out Of Tune With Life, but I also love depressive black metal influenced guitar work in On A Plane With The Devil. Lyrics are important part of music on this opus, so although some are really minimal, I can understand their meaning and entity behind them. Also, songs that I must mention being a stand out for me are Of Darkness And Suicidal Thoughts and The Loss Of A Worthless Father. This is not for everyone. I love it!
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