Author: jaretyoung2025

What is it that we love about compilations? That feeling of delving into the unknown? The hope of discovering some new, mind-blowing act that otherwise would have escaped your radar? That mix of comfort zone familiarity along with new surprises? All of the above!

And while the golden age of compilations may be behind us in the Digital Age, SoCal promoters Modern.Wav have recaptured some of that magic with a vinyl-only release of dance floor-friendly bangers.

Southern California is well represented with the likes of Matte Blvck, Author & Punisher, Spike Hellis, HEALTH, and Void Palace. Additionally, old favorites like Clan of Xymox contribute as well.

Personally, I like the flow of these songs from one to the other. These ten tracks could easily be a DJ set in itself.

Modern.Wav have other limited edition vinyl-only releases that will be covered in due time. For now, enjoy this collection dark electronic gems.

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Track Listing:

SIDE A
1. LOCAL SUICIDE & SKELESYS-MOUSTACHE
2. MATTE BLVCK FEAT CLAN OF XYMOX-BTTR(ADAM STILSON MIX)
3. AUTHOR & PUNISHER-BODY DOME LIGHT(GODFLESH COVER)
4. STRAIGHT RAZOR-SUFFERING
5. DIE SEXUAL ON THIS NIGHT

SIDE B
1. STREET FEVER-IN YOUR LUNGS
2. SPIKE HELLIS-FEED
3. HEALTH-LESS THAN ZERO
4. NORMAL BIAS-EMBODY CONTROL
5. VOID PALACE-MACHINE OF VISION

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Fans of the LA band Failure may have wondered where they could go next after 2021’s Wild Type Droid, and whether the band’s Space Rock stylings will continue to be an integral part of their sound. With their newest, Location Lost, the answer is yes and no. The spaceier aspects are still there, but there’s plenty more to unpack on their 7th release.

Crash Test Delayed opens the album with an electronic-tinged intro that makes one think of the short “Segues” they are known to intersperse throughout previous releases.

The Rising Skyline features a guest appearance by Hayley Williams of Paramore in a heartfelt duet. Williams has stated that failure is a major influence in her musical evolution. This song pays loving appreciation to her inspiration.

Solid State smacks of Fantastic Planet-era material such as Stuck On You, while The Air’s On Fire has a vocal delivery that makes me think of Alice In Chains.

Someday Soon has an almost reggae feel to its rhythm, making the song a fun ride. I’m personally surprised that it wasn’t selected as a single.

While Location Lost isn’t as in your face as earlier releases, it’s no less energetic in its own way. If only all the alternative bands from the ’90s Aged so well.

https://failureband.bandcamp.com/album/location-lost