Plebeian Grandstand

Who ever said that France is full of pussies? I'm sure they'd revise their opinion if they heard the relentless riffs and heavy hits of Plebeian Grandstand. Brought to you all the way from Toulouse, France, these fellows sure know how to do heavy music right. Since the band's formation in 2005, they've released a six-song EP titled The Vultures Riot and a full-length, How Hate is Hard to Define, both on Lacrymal Records. Recently, they released a split with NY band, Divider, and Idaho sludge-kings, Bone Dance on Throat Ruiner Records, which is one of my favorite releases of the year. They have an awesome sound, with elements of sludge, mathy hardcore, and even a little bit of black metal here and there.

Gold//Tongue Premier Videos

Finally, my friends, we have something for you that is of relevance to the band!
Last Saturday, July 23, was the premier of Gold//Tongue. We performed live at the Hollow in Fresno, California for a crowd of awesome people. Much thanks to Jacob Lee from Fill-in-the-blank Core, who filmed and edited a video of the set, which you may watch below. Keep an eye out for more Gold//Tongue stuff coming up!

Marvelous/Serpents

Salt of the Sea

Homes Without Me

Guest Review: Puerto Rico Flowers by Kevynn Gomez

"Gothic Revival" is one of the term used to categorize Josh Sharkey III's solo project, Puerto Rico Flowers. Reminiscent of 80's goth and new wave, PRF started on the right foot, issuing their first EP, 4, on Fan Death Records, and indie label respected for their ability to sway away from the mainstream hardcore scene as well as house eclectinc bands like Birds of Maya and Ringo Deathstarr.

4 was released in January 2010, so it's not new to the lo-fi scene. But what makes the project unique is the effective song lineup and refreshing rehash of a classic sound nearly abandoned these days. Sharkey, of past Clockcleaner ilk, exudes modern-day goth rock with a prominent synth edge to give a well-rounded feel.

It is time....this blog will slowly contain more Gold//Tongue related material...here's some more lyrics to start you off...audio/visual evidence soon

Wise Cub

Many apologies about the absence. Long stints of time on the freeway and limited internet access make blogging quite a chore. But we're back! This time, The Patron is going to chill out a little bit and talk about a recent project called Wise Cub.

Last month, a Los Angeles-based band, The Harm, called it quits. A tear shed for the deceased...
 The silver lining to this tragedy is the birth of a new - and possibly better - project. Front man Scott Goldbaum split off and began writing some pretty, acoustic indie music under the moniker "Wise Cub," performing with help from friends Aleena Bissett, Lori Koutouratsas, and Roget Chahayéd. I, for one, am a fan, and I'm glad I caught it early so I can watch where this one goes.

Psalters: the Cry of the Exodus

Psalters

It is immensely difficult to properly describe a band with as many complicated ideals and valuable messages as Psalters. But, I will try to provide as much insight as possible on this group of artists who are both forward-thinking and deeply rooted in the traditional.

Before I go any further, a disclaimer/warning/suggestion: If you are not even slightly interested in the purposes behind Psalters, but merely in the music that they create, skip to the link and picture below and read on. Otherwise, as you were. I do suggest you continue reading, though, as I find them quite interesting.