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US shoegaze/alternative rock quartet No Culture stream »Blue Behind Heaven« EP; available now on cassette and vinyl via Strange Library Records!
No Culture’s first release with Strange Library Records brings their dazzling, swirly, noisy EP »Blue Behind Heaven« to sky blue, translucent, 10” vinyl. Come on, man.
With the crushing lead single »Shithouse Rat« and four more truly standout shredders, the band stakes out thoughtful and intentional territory in contemporary alt-rock. At once reverent to the old gods of shoegaze and aware of modern post-rock and emo contexts for loud, distorted guitars, »Blue Behind Heaven« answers the calls for fresh sounds and new approaches without losing the spiritual core of what makes guitar-driven sound a powerful communicator for feelings and ideas both subtle or direct.
How to Make An Unforgettable Entrance to the Shoegaze Scene 101: No Culture
Out of Alabama, comes No Culture, a four-piece outfit that I just can’t put down…..with a unique melding of shoegaze, dream pop, post-grunge, and a touch of doom, they're not just experimenting; they're crafting something special.
Like traditional shoegaze, their sound is a carefully constructed mural – layers upon layers, along with varied effects and heavenly ethereal vocals. I especially took note of the drums - they bring a different flavor, both in tone and rhythm, adding that extra edge. I also strongly appreciate the bass guitar work across the whole EP.
With an effortless air of fluidity, the band makes their debut feel like a confident "Hey, We're Here" moment. Only snag? Just four songs. Leaves you wanting more. A perfect blend of the abrasiveness of My Bloody Valentine, the heavenly touch of Slowdive, and the progressive elements of Glare, I am SO excited to see where they take their sound next.
Written By Vik Vinayak