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Case Oats is the partnership of singer-songwriter Casey Gomez Walker and drummer Spencer Tweedy, who besides being bandmates are engaged to be married. They put out their debut album Last Missouri Exit on Merge last year, and today they’ve got a new track out ahead of a tour launching later this week. “Bottom Of An…
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(Andy Synn has not four, not five… but six stellar recommendations for albums from last month to share with you) It’s always difficult to pick what bands I’m going to include in these “Things You May Have Missed” articles – I only have so much time, and so much space, I can give them, after […]
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The track begins with a progression that transports listeners into a parallel dimension, echoing psychedelic elements paired with delicate guitar slides. A subtle, almost music box-like sound pulses hypnotically in the background, creating an entrancing atmosphere. When the vocals enter, they are soft yet impactful, wrapping around the listener’s ears. The lyrics resonate with depth, revealing emotions that are both profound and intimate.
The line “I love to watch you cry” clashes with the beauty of the melody, creating a quiet sense of unease. It reveals a fragile truth: those tears are not just pain, but proof that she/he is still there, still sharing that moment. In that sense, her/his crying becomes something almost precious, because it confirms that they are still together—at least for now. Beneath the surface, there’s the awareness that this connection may soon disappear, which gives the line a haunting weight. This song delves deep into the complexities of human emotions, prompting reflection on the fragility of life itself.
On the surface, the music seems lighthearted, but beneath lies a substantial meaning that engenders a sort of mirage for the listener. The delicate elements blend seamlessly to create a dream-like quality, captivating the audience in its embrace. At around two minutes and forty seconds, the bridge presents an almost cathartic moment. This shift demonstrates the duality between the metaphysical experience and stark reality.
Following this intense moment is a beautiful, simple guitar solo. It offers a serene respite, allowing listeners to digest the emotional weight they’ve just experienced. The guitar work throughout the track is expressive, contributing significantly to the overall tone. Each note feels deliberate, echoing sentiments of longing and affection.
The track stands out as a remarkable piece of artistry, deserving of attention from all listeners. Christopher Jack’s performance is earnest; the combination of his vocals and instrumental arrangement draws one into a world of introspection. The balance between softness in the music and the intensity of the lyrics encapsulates a rich listening experience.
The music video complements the song’s essence beautifully. Christopher is seen riding in the back of a truck, seated on a couch while playing the guitar. This imagery strikes a powerful chord, emphasizing a relaxed yet energized vibe. The simplicity of the visuals allows the music to take center stage.
“Watch You Cry” is a multifaceted musical creation. It explores the complexities of love and emotion through its lyrics and sound. The artistry is present in the execution of the music and the accompanying visuals. Anyone searching for a deep and reflective experience should certainly give this single a listen.
Listeners are likely to find themselves enchanted by the way this song merges lightness and depth. “Watch You Cry” invites you to journey through emotions that are often unspoken but felt deeply.
The ending leaves listeners with a sense of longing, beautifully encapsulating the message of the song. Christopher Jack’s single is a true reflection of artistic expression, deeply rooted in both sound and sentiment.
Reflective
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Where they from?
New York, NY. My pick of the Lightning beating the Stars in the NHL Stanley Cub finals is blown after the first round. I am like reverse-Nostradamus — everything I pick turns out false. I should pick stocks for people and they just do the opposite of whatever I say.
Why the hype?
Oh lord, do we have a live one here. I’ve been thinking all week about how to spell ‘psychedelic kaleidoscope’ because that is the only phrase that kept popping into my mind while listening to this band. Cartoonish twists and turns comparable to bands like Imperial Triumphant and Mr Bungle at their most inaccessible. Digitized nu metal breakdowns interspersed with cartoon samples and unexpected smooth jazz breaks, this band has it all!
Latest release?
Pervertigo, self-released. There isn’t a single second of this album that isn’t drenched in absolute audio mayhem. It is not so much an album as it is an experience, a straight drive into Looney Tunes Hell with only the most sonically perverted gimps as your guide. This is the only soundtrack I can imagine that will help me properly grieve my shitty hockey picks.
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– May 5th, 2026 –
New Video/Single Now Playing + Pre-Orders Available
Watch/stream IF THESE TREES COULD TALK’s “Blurry Creatures” HERE
In 2024, acclaimed instrumental post-rock band IF THESE TREES COULD TALK released a single, “Trail Of Whispering Giants,” the group’s first new music in eight years. Fans clamored for more. The wait is over with The Hidden Hand, a full album of nine stellar, provocative songs set for release on July 10th through Metal Blade Records.
As drummer and band-co-founder Zack Kelly explains, “The IF THESE TREES COULD TALK experience feels like a slow, wordless conversation between the inner and outer world best consumed like the score to a cinematic picture or a space for meditation, healing, and clarity.“
Photo by Sondra Kelly
“This release means a lot to me not only spiritually but emotionally,” Kelly, who co-founded the band with drummer-brother Cody Kelly in 2005, continues. “There were a lot of up-and-downs during the making of this album and the journey took longer than anticipated, but the end goal is to make music that holds an emotional imprint, and I hope we have succeeded.”
The Hidden Hand offers the same range of dark and ambient landscapes as the band’s previous offerings but also brings a feeling of resolution. “As we all get older and our musical tastes evolve, it’s more of a challenge to keep the sound of the band in a specific lane and not venture too far away from where we originally started.”
IF THESE TREES COULD TALK focuses on capturing sonic power, utilizing the three guitars to cover different areas of the spectrum. Kelly elaborates, “It’s almost the same way an orchestra would be set up with the bass guitar covering cello, the rhythm guitars holding down the woodwind section and the lead guitarist covering the strings section. No matter who comes up with a riff or where it starts, the end product must always have these three components present especially when transitioning from clean to heavy tones.”
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will thrill to the album’s stunning first single, “Blurry Creatures.” Kelly notes, “The track embodies the raw nature of the IF THESE TREES COULD TALK sound by incorporating unrelenting riffs with epic highs and lows, ambient syncopated delays and a battle chant that stimulates the senses.“
Watch the band’s entrancing visualizer for “Blurry Creatures” HERE.
The Hidden Hand will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Lava Red Marble (US)
Solar Flare Marble (US)
Purple Galaxy Marble (US)
180g Black (EU – Ltd. 1000)
Tropical Sunset Marble (Orange/Purple/White) (EU – Ltd. 500)
Orange Oxblood Merged (EU – Ltd. 250)
Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/ifthesetreescouldtalk
The Hidden Hand Track Listing:
01. Archons
02. Moon Machine
03. Sea of Glass
04. Blurry Creatures
05. Silence Between Mountains, Pt. 1
06. Silence Between Mountains, Pt. 2
07. Metanoia
08. Flim
09. Endlessly Connected
IF THESE TREES COULD TALK:
Cody Kelly – guitar
Zack Kelly – drums
Tom Fihe – bass guitar
Jeff Kalal – guitar
Mike Socrates – guitar
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Two original tracks and a cover of the 1993 dance floor classic ‘No Limit’. With a busy live schedule in 2026, including their third appearance at Bloodstock Festival and many other independent festivals including Uprising, Cult fest and Mangata festival. GURT thought it was about time for some new material.
The lead single is a cover of ‘No Limit’. This reimagining features a guest appearance from ‘Black Mist’, lead vocalist for the greatest hardcore band of all time THE HELL! The band comment,
“As a band we have a real mix of musical tastes, from the heaviest of heavy to the cheesiest of cheese. We’ve always loved to do unexpected and weird covers and have a firm belief that a good riff is a good riff regardless of where it’s from. No Limit has always gone hard and we’re proud to say that our version goes even harderer!!”
Check out the video here.
‘Live Nation, Dead Scene’ is a direct attack on the atrocities in the world of ticketing and the horrific, ever-increasing prices fans must pay to attend large shows, not something you have to worry about when you come and watch GURT in some of the UK’s finest grassroots music venues!
Title track ‘Survival of the Shittest’ is another chunk of joyful bleakness, attacking those in power who seem intent to destroy the world for their own personal gain.
As always, this new EP from GURT has been recorded with heavyweight producer Steve Sears and will be released on their frontman’s own ‘When planets collide presents’ label on Friday June 5th.
Various versions as well as the usual ‘Megapack’ are available to preorder direct from the band on:
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