And so, we move from a record by  Explosions in the Sky to a band named after an Explosions in the Sky song.

Over the last several years, there’s been revival of sorts in bands realizing the power of loud guitar amps and dirt pedals. Cloakroom seems to be at the front of the pack of this type of revival, with bands like Lume and Teenage Wrist shortly behind. It’s a reminder of what bands like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins so popular, mixed with a heaping dose of My Bloody Valentine tossed in, with Black Sabbath for flavor.

Michigan’s Greet Death is another great new act in this crop of fuzz-loving guitar bands, and they are coming for the crown.   Continue reading →