Deafhaven album ‘Infinite Granite’ subverts expectation

John Cantwell | staff writer 9/2/21 In 2013, the musical landscape of Pitchfork hipster sounds was shaken to its core by the tremolo picked (yet atmospheric) guitar sounds, pummeling blast-beat drums and banshee shrieks of Deafheaven’s sophomore LP Sunbather: An album that, upon release, gifted listeners with tracks heavily inspired by the shoegaze-y, dream-pop sounds of English rock band Slowdive, as well as the cacophonous … Continue reading Deafhaven album ‘Infinite Granite’ subverts expectation

Heavy metal group releases new sound

John Cantwell / staff writer 3/4/21 Throughout the independent music community of Pittsburgh, music group Shin Guard has been known as a screamo staple that provides some of the most creative, chaotic and visceral sounds that the heavy music community has to offer. Now, under the guise of Hazing Over, the band has reemerged with a new lineup and deathcore sound that is sure to … Continue reading Heavy metal group releases new sound