Paradoxal Pterodactyl

death's dynamic shroud is a collaborative project between James Webster (also known as HCMJ), Tech Honors and Keith Rankin (aka Giant Claw, also label boss at Orange Milk Records, who just released the new record from our pal Problems- more on that later). death's dynamic shroud typically samples video game soundtracks in a mixtape-style format, oftentimes with special distortions and modifications made as a result of being bounced off analog recordings. Since Keith joined up, they have explore a much more high-fidelity, experimental sound (including sampling of anime soundtracks and k-pop), developing a distinct sound and visual aesthetic they personally refer to as "NUWRLD".    You can see death's dynamic shroud on tour with Small Black, hitting STL ummmmmm TONIGHT at Off Broadway, presented by that fine purveyor of warm fuzzy musical events, VaporspaceSTL.  Should have got this up before, but things regularly sneak up on us and you're not really surprised, are you?  Ope, indeed.   Here you go, give a listen to the lead single and title track of the new album, Neon Memories, available for preorder here, and then go to the dang show.  And follow VaporspaceSTL if you want the skinny on upcoming events in an actually timely fashion, their shizz is top notch, we love 'em.

curated by chad.  specimens: chad and his orchestra, moses, nikki, davely keycar, germ v, geo, paul & jason, son of chad, wehrenberg, bunk mic, kenny, k bux, keith & turan, street justice (11:43), joe kile (16:17)

curated by davelybob and chad.  specimens: davely, chadsy, booker, keith & turan, jerm & geo, joe, michelle & mikel, del taco, camtron, the insidious device (10:05), fry13, jess + river, em & the bassadors, lung (17:07), tim, mr. silly man, paul, ben, s reidy (21:32), hamantha, jaded evil kae, tiny cactus (25:55)

curated by chad.  specimens: chad & geoff feat. derek, mort & joe, cryptic composure (2:41), jesus tranter & chad (4:48), szwabz, fone friends, the insidious device (8:56), tk, kenny, the news man, michelle & stasia, em & more michelles, joe kile (16:53), davelybob, george hrab 

curated by davelybob.  specimens: the eggnogs (0:02), the dub nunnery, dr. zeng, chad & the news man, sean, jaded evil lambs* (5:36), lemonyello & dirty golden (11:14), noisecamp 2014 (featuring brad, austin, megaphone guy, and rando hippies), papa skinny (20:07) + davely's bonus backslide blastoff remix, karthik, j bravo (27:17), geo, darlingnikki vs the ursula gunn (featuring hamantha) (29:01), the eggnogs (33:16) *previously available on a now deleted/out of print swamp circle records compilation

curated by chad.  specimens: joe kile, chad and his orchestra, son of chad, kenny, macarthur, the insidious device (10:52), mad at dad (12:42), camtron, paul, mr. sillyman, tim, davelybob, c.w. burnside, david james henrichs (15:29), joe kile again

curated by husky sombrero and chad.  specimens: scammer dan, chad and his orchestra feat. rachel & gabe & obi & so much randy, ded bugs (2:00), mina sauk trail, bryan hobein (4:44), chadwerk, rich and kate are out there, no gurlz, mrs sombrero and leslie jones, chad's swingin' band of mizfitz (15:07), neil and tha preachmaticz (16:59), mad at dad (17:32), critical dede, wcbw, carla bozulich (26:06), da enderz, mrs pterodactyl, son of chad, the insidious device (32:00)

This e.p. is a love letter to mid 90's - early 00's electronic music.  Pulling inspiration from LTJ Bukem, Roni Size, Timbaland and newer acts that reference older genres like Bicep and 2814.  A full album is on the way!   Hear the full extended play: volnastar.bandcamp.com/album/visual-memory-unit-ep

curated by chad, davelybob, and husky sombrero. specimens: chad and his orchestra, waterloo animal swap, nina keith (2:00), chadwerk, the insidious device (7:03), mystic farms socialist collective, dan, mike, mort, mad at dad (11:53), bryan hobein (12:18), south side chicken breeders association, love kingsford feat. tori (17:51), the round-ups (21:44), thug friends (26:14), jaded evil roosters feat. chad (27:00)

Modo & Semidubs link up again for a different take on a Christmas inspired song.  Sampling "It's beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby, Stocking Stuffer compiles elements of trap style.   Sean “Modo” Jones is a rapper whose eclectic lyrical content and production sets him apart from his peers. Branching out and swerving lanes is far from taboo in Modo’s world, in fact it is just part of the process. His method of utilizing multiple genres to acquiesce the expansion of his expression is the sign of a true artist. Modo’s engineering talents allow him to create every aspect of his music and shows the true skill level and dedication to his craft. His goal of leaving a positive impact and helping to further the genre has led him to constitute new opportunities for not only himself but other artists as well.   https://m.soundcloud.com/modomusic94