TECHNO – Rock Era Magazine https://rockeramagazine.com The Risa of a New Era! Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:53:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 9 o’clock Nasty: A New Dimension of Post-Punk! https://rockeramagazine.com/album-this-is-crowland-9-oclock-nasty/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:00:41 +0000 https://www.rockeramagazine.com/?p=44043

At last, the English post-punk legends, 9 o’clock Nasty, have revealed the release date for their latest album, This Is Crowland. Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, February 22nd, when the album drops. In the meantime, allow me to share more details about it below.

Last year, we were lucky and thankful to the band, 9 o’clock Nasty selecting us among their media outlets to feature many of their album tracks, including; Crowland, Kid Blast, Bad Vegan, The Wrong Guy, Hot Disco Shit, among many others that can be found here.

Every track brings its own unique flavour, yet the band exhibits a remarkable diversity and fusion of musical styles, encompassing post-punk, alternative, glam, gothic techno, hip-hop, trance, and many other genres. This rich variety highlights the creativity and experience of the members of 9 o’clock Nasty.

As you listen to the album, you’ll find it very enjoyable. Its well-crafted structure, strong vocals, melodic riffs, and exceptional mixing and mastering create an iconic experience. Honestly, I haven’t encountered a band that demonstrates such commitment. As the band stated, “The album is a product of a year’s work. 8760 hours.”

Listening to the album was somewhat challenging for me, as I had already heard many of its singles beforehand. This presented one of my toughest challenges yet, as I genuinely doubt any listener could pinpoint a negative track; each one showcases its own unique essence. Typically, when reviewing albums, I prefer not to discuss each track individually, allowing readers the freedom to explore them on their own and form their own impressions. However, I must admit that I appreciated how each track offers its own lyrical theme, along with a remarkable mastery of delivery.

Revel in the chaos, embrace the absurdity, and let the music be your rallying cry. Each track on “This Is Crowland” is a testament to resilience and defiance, a sonic journey through the labyrinth of modern existence. The album captures the essence of rebellion with its eclectic mix of sounds, challenging listeners to question the status quo while providing a soundtrack for these tumultuous times.

With this album, 9 o’clock Nasty invites you to join them in their artistic protest, to dance on the ashes of what was and to build anew from the rubble. It’s an invitation to find solace in shared experiences and to lift each other up through the power of music. So, turn up the volume, let the music wash over you, and remember that in the darkest hours, creativity and camaraderie can light the way forward.

“Party, with the people you trust.” – 9 o’clock Nasty

]]> A Weaving Maze of Tunes in “LP7” by lyra messier https://rockeramagazine.com/lp7-lyra-messier/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:00:12 +0000 https://www.rockeramagazine.com/?p=42158 You might want to put on your seatbelt because what’s coming is one hell of a ride!

With elements of techno, house, and rap, along with the alternative rock feel, the album “LP7” by lyra messier is as diversified as they can come. Hailing from Belgium, lyra produces dance music for the “introverted”. 

Tracklist:

      1. Treinsample
      2. Doomscroll
      3. 16-25 Railcard Beat
      4. Postcards for Your Echo Chamber
      5. Ashkelon
      6. Supernova
      7. Passive Activist

“My new album LP7 is a culmination of my various different influences,” shared lyra. “Including progressive rock, house and hip hop. I tried my hand at rapping for the first time, writing about queer themes, politics and my personal life. The album includes guitar contributions from British musician Jo Griffin and is a fascinating multilingual, multi-genre sonic experience.”

With new influences of Dutch and Hebrew in her latest release, you can tell that her killer dance beats are meshed well with the progressive rock riffs of a few of her musical influences like Steven Wilson and Bring Me the Horizon.

“I wrote “Doomscroll” in autumn 2023, immediately after finishing my untitled previous album,” continued lyra. “Around that time my musical diet mostly consisted of hip hop (artists such as De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, Donnie, Elmer, Van Pletzen and Noga Erez). I had never incorporated this into my own music before; “Doomscroll” was one of my first attempts. I was inspired by the 2000s hit “Starz in Their Eyes” by Just Jack to write a hypnotic set of lyrics detailing the consequences of social media addiction.”

“Doomscroll” opens up with the electronic vibe and synth stabs that immediately swirl around in your head like a friendly serpent. When the beat kicks in, you can’t help but bob your head to the catchy tune. The rap verses are delivered to perfection and they contribute to the track by disucssing the toxic patterns of social media. 

For a more political point of view, “Passive Activist” delves into the topic with a humorous commentary about the current global circumstances. The undeniable addition of keyboard and electric guitar elements truly transcend the track to new heights. 

Last but not least comes the catchy banger of a track, “Postcards for Your Echo Chamber”, which takes a rock turn like no other with a darker undertone. All in all, the album is a weaving intricate maze of tunes that keeps you company in the rather mundane daily life. 

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