Making crazy sounds in the studio

The new AristeiA record is coming along really quickly. Spent 9 hours yesterday tracking guitar and adding effects and multiple layers. it is sounding really full/beautiful/epic.

also, i finally got a Moog Moogerfooger Ring Modulator. This thing makes the most fucked up crazy sounds i have ever heard. There are some sound samples on the Moog website via the above link. check them out.

we will be posting some sound clips when they start to come together a little more. keep checking back.

Grails

this band really trips me out. yesterday i was at jackpot records and saw that Grails have a new record out called 'Take Refuge in Clean Living.' i can't remember the last time i COULD NOT PREVENT MYSELF from taking a record home. i got into this band around the Black Tar Prophecies era because they make me feel like my brain is melting down (in the best way imaginable). i don't intend to give a record review, that's what these people are for. but just go listen to Grails, doesn't matter which record, and just space/trip/vibe out. they have a sort of crazy middle eastern feel/sound but they are based out of Portland, OR. you don't even need drugs to do it. i promise. although they could help.

highly recommended track (ie my personal favorite): 'Belgian Wake-Up Drill' off of BTP: Vol 2 on Aurora Borealis

Fensepost Review of the last EP

Dear Fense,

We have missed you too. We received your letter (review) and wanted to take the time to reply with a few words of our own. Most of them will verify that we have feelings for you too.

We regret that we haven't made it up to your town to throw down our newest tunes that are sure to destroy your preconceptions of our band (we are trying to tell you that we are better). We will be correcting this problem very soon. A couple times actually. Please feel free to come an celebrate our beautiful noise. Bring that girlfriend you mentioned. Bring your friends.

This summer we will be recording our new songs, so look forward to reviewing some more AristeiA by years end. Perhaps then you will hold some vinyl in your hands? Have I said too much? Probably.

So we will meet again sooner than you might have expecting. Did you mention a year? Way too long. Then, if you must, you may embrace us as old friends and buys us brew.

-AristeiA

Woolly Mammoth Bass Fuzz

this petal handmade by zvex effects


+ Ben Meyercord = BASS FACE!!!!!!!!!!



*unfortunately he is still working on achieving bass face

New: Press Kit on the Web

Hi Homies! On the Right Side of the page is a link to our electronic press kit! Now you can find out all about us and hear our music too! Check it out and leave us comments! Do you like it? Is there something we can improve upon? Give us a critique.

-Love AristeiA
Adam
Jesse
Brandon
Ben

My New Favorite Band

Hi everyone! This Band I love is Named "Envy." You must check out the new mini-album 'Abyssal.'
Envy is a rock band in Tokyo, Japan. They can be so awesome because the heart is willing to have passion with a willingness to be triumphant! Also, the heart is willing to buy their record NEW, not used (the two Bs) because the heart is unwilling to relinquish beauty.

I must admit to envy quite scare me even though I have the lights on. But Must Enjoy so I have!

-Adam
-AristeiA loves you

What happens when a Super Hard on gets plugged into a Big Muff Pi?

Come find out next Wednesday at the Holocene!