[NOIZZE] The 24 Must-Listen Tracks of the Week

Iress – Falling

The latest addition to the Church Road Records stable, Iress‘ new single ‘Falling’ heralds an incoming new album Sleep Now, In Reverse. due July 26. ‘Falling’ continues to evolve their dreamy take on heavy shoegaze, vocalist Michelle Malley as riveting a presence as ever. There’s palpable anguish despite the languid pace of the song; they’ve been compared to standing on the beach watching an incoming tidal wave, and that’s a particularly apt descriptor for how ‘Falling’ washes over and subsumes all in its path. It feels gentle, but there’s power to the guitars and crashing cymbals that propel it. An intense listen, awash with sorrow, it marks Iress‘ latest out as their strongest work yet. – Will Marshall

[BOOLIN TUNES] New Music Friday – April 19th, 2024

Joe recommends: The opener from their upcoming record Sleep Now, In Reverse, “Falling” is a shoegaze track that feels relatable and down to earth amid its layers of gentle, shimmering bliss. Michelle Malley‘s voice is a perfect fit to the music with a controlled and carefully faltering delivery to induce absolute heartbreak.

[GBHBL] Single Slam

The stalwart Los Angeles-based dream metal band, Iress, has just released the first single ‘Falling’ from their upcoming album Sleep Now, In Reverse. The album will be released on 26th July 2024 via Church Road Records (ROW) and Dune Altar (USA).

How the bloody hell do you describe Iress to someone who has never heard a single note of theirs but is taken in by the ‘dream metal’ moniker? Think of it like pop-doom, with heavy and despondent atmosphere. With that, you’re kind of on the right path, but throw in a lot of emotion, and the picture will become clearer, hopefully. Falling is all of this, and so much more. Oozing melancholic vibes, the instruments and vocals combine to create something so ‘dreamlike’, and before you know it, you’ve sunk into Iress fully.

[THE RAZOR'S EDGE] Iress Launch New Single ‘Falling’

The stalwart Los Angeles-based dream metal band, IRESS, has just released the first single “FALLING” from their upcoming album Sleep Now, In Reverse. IRESS’ music is the sonic equivalent of standing on a beach as a tidal wave approaches -- aware of certain devastation, yet transfixed and grateful to witness something so terrifyingly beautiful. Drawing inspiration from dark, yet commanding elements including metal, shoegaze, and slowcore, their music presents a cinematic crescendo that swells with intensity and wanes with sorrow.

Vocalist Michelle Malley states:

"Sometimes it's nice to leave the meaning of a song up to interpretation, though I will say the lyrics of "Falling" speak volumes, depicting an emotional tug of war. The song started with the simple guitar riff in the intro and really just transformed into something remarkable. It was an incredible experience to witness it's evolution."

IRESS formed in the musical crucible of Los Angeles in 2010. Frontwoman Michelle Malley, dubbed "the Adele of Doom” by LA music peers, possesses vocals that range from an enveloping smokey warmth to anguished belting, revealing an emotional depth that arrests with unbelievable restraint and control. The band, composed of bassist Michael Maldonado, drummer Glenn Chu, and guitarist Graham Walker, have fostered a chemistry that translates seamlessly to the stage. Their live performances are intentional and dynamic, leaving audiences stunned to silence, moved to tears, and immersed in a satisfying amount of crushing distortion.

Over the years Iress has evolved, always exploring new dimensions in their sound, yet always showcasing Malley’s equally fragile and ferocious vocals. Their intentionality in crafting concise songs, each flickering into existence with magnificent intensity, aligns with nuanced storytelling. Iress seamlessly weaves layers of crushing guitars, atmospheric textures, and brooding rhythms, creating a sonic tapestry that blends darkness and beauty. With their upcoming LP, Sleep Now, In Reverse, and an international touring schedule in 2024, Iress invites listeners to be transported to a realm where darkness and beauty intertwine.

[METAL INJECTION] IRESS Streams Dreamy New Single "Falling"

If you're looking for a fantastic combination of dreamy vocal production and weighty doom to kick your Friday off, look no further than Iress' new single "Falling". The single comes from Iress' upcoming album Sleep Now, In Reverse due out on July 26. Pre-orders are available here.

"Sometimes it's nice to leave the meaning of a song up to interpretation, though I will say the lyrics of 'Falling' speak volumes, depicting an emotional tug of war," said Iress vocalist Michelle Malley. "The song started with the simple guitar riff in the intro and really just transformed into something remarkable. It was an incredible experience to witness its evolution."

[ZIRCK RADIO] Best Post-Rock Albums of 2023

Like every year, the special Best Post-Rock Albums playlist features tracks from a selection of 10 albums.

This 2023 edition is very varied, with, on the border of Post-Rock, the very good new albums of Svalbard and Milanku. American instrumental Post-Rock is very present with Shipwreck Karpathos and Ranges. The Europeans are not to be outdone with Spurv and Ropes Inside a Hole, nor even the French with First Came the Shadow and Maven. Shoegaze, finally, is well represented by Fragile Animals and Laveda.

Svalbard – The Weight of the Mask (Nuclear Blast)
Shipwreck Karpathos – Being Human (A Thousand Arms Music)
Spurv – Brefjære (Pelagic Records)
Fragile Animals – Slow Motion Burial (Hobbledehoy Records)
Ropes Inside a Hole – A Man and His Nature (Shove Records)
Ranges – 33 (A Thousand Arms Music)
First Came the Shadow
Laveda – A Place You Grew Up In (PaperCup Music)
Milanku – À l'aube (Folivora Records)
Maven – Aelys

As a bonus, an unreleased track by Brutus and an excerpt from an Iress EP complete the playlist.

The playlist is available:
– as a video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJoemfHPj2w-d55rK_h9D_8BirEn2611j
– on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vdn7gvnLIcZRvYEkRnRyi
– on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/fr/playlist/12557519543

[AUDIOECLECTICA] 2023 END OF THE YEAR LISTS: RESULTS

Thank you all for making 2023 a great year for Audioeclectica. I hope you all found new and old bands to love and delve into. As 2024 begins, there will be new things coming to Audioeclectica including the long awaited return of The Audioeclectica Podcast as well as Radio Show, also coming are new topics, a revamp to the look of the site and many more surprises. Also don’t forget, I am putting on shows with The Cobalt Presents (aka The Cobalt Cafe), so if your band is coming through the greater Los Angeles area, reach out to me and let’s see if we can’t make a show happen!

And now… The Results Of The 2023 End Of The Year Lists (the results are based on readers votes):

01) Best Drummer: Glenn Chu- Iress & Sebastian Thomson- Baroness

02) Best Bassist: Nick Jost- Baroness & Michael Maldonado- Iress

03) Best Guitar Duo: John Baizley/Gina Gleason- Baroness & Graham Walker/Michelle Malley- Iress

04) Best Producer/Mixer: Paul Fig- Filth Is Eternal & Alex Estrada- Iress

05) Best Guitarist: Brian McClelland- Filth Is Eternal

06) Best Vocalist: Michelle Malley- Iress & Lis Di Angelo- Filth Is Eternal

07) Best Album: Iress- Solace & Filth Is Eternal- Find Out

Thank you all who voted!!!

[ZIRCK RADIO] Best Post-Rock Videos of 2023

2023 nous a offert de nombreuses vidéos Post-Rock, et en particulier de belles productions françaises. Le traditionnel best of de Zirck Radio vous propose une sélection de 20 vidéos de ce millésime, qui ont été partagées sur la page Facebook.