Audio By Carbonatix
Is “happy hard-core” on its way out? We can only hope, but first we will need a few good angry men such as These Arms Are Snakes. As part of the emergent clan of art-laden hard-core groups like those found on the Hydrahead label, this Seattle troupe believes in texture and complexity behind the full-steam aggression. Happily, on their sophomore Jade Tree effort Easter, they leave more open spaces than some of their dense-to-a-fault compadres. Their tour mates from Ohio, Mouth of the Architect, fall into a more deliberate, and ultimately more satisfying, “ambient metal” vortex similar to that of the stellar Isis. San Diego’s the North Atlantic carry on that town’s longstanding herky-jerky artpunk tradition, and the evening starts with slinky and tense Denton locals Handbrake.
When news happens, Dallas Observer is there —
Your support strengthens our coverage.
We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If the Dallas Observer matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.
