By Aaron Levy (CIVL Station Manager) – Email
Print Edition: September 12, 2012
Aaron Levy is CIVL’s station manager and he wants to show you some cool BC artists coming to UFV on September 15 at AfterMath for the UnCIVLized CIVL Stage, and the September 20 New U event at CEP!
The Zolas – “You’re Too Cool”
This Z band is not to be confused with Arts and Crafts’ Zeus, though this track certainly reminds one of the “How Does it Feel” hit that stormed the indie rock airwaves two summers back. Billed as a piano rock outfit, name-checking Vancouver’s Biltmore, their new album drops this October.
GSTS! – “I Get My Nooses Second Hand”
This is one of, if not the most talented, technical and heavy bands I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. This song shows just why they’re so special, calmly building from slowly plucked melodic guitar notes into vicious, cascading walls of unrelenting sound. A sure-fire must see for anyone.
First Reign – “Inception”
Doubt it’s named after the movie, but the lead track from First Reign’s As The Dead Lead the Dead evokes shades of Opeth and Devin Townsend, with a softly plucked introduction, jumping into soft arpeggios, and suddenly smouldering speed licks. They’ve got a new single out this Saturday at AfterMath!Â
ANCIIENTS – “Humanist”
From the forthcoming Smoking the Hashes of the Pharaohs, this track owes far more to the likes of Townsend than the former. Unabashed pin prick palm mutes staccato under melodic screaming, gruff growls and short hardcore breaks. This band has been blowing Vancouver up lately, so jump on the bus!
