Don't know if I can post this here like this but i went to see these guys this weekend and do think they deserve a bit more loving! (these guys live the passion and really have a good sound in my ears, but only 13followers on youtube?) :D. Let's get them on the map guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T2e4w3g4No&ab_channel=BrunoCounteract

Dear all,

Please check out the latest track from Australian post-rock band The Finch Cycle.

STREAM IT: https://orcd.co/neuro

https://postrocknation.com/bands/2296/the-finch-cycle

The Finch Cycle is a music project for Bradley Murray (ex-owner of Wireless Records, who also played in the band Sunny Disposition). The Finch Cycle is a blend of Brad’s experience in indie rock, and his love of post-rock. The result is a collection of instrumental tracks, which are formed from an indie-rock structure.

‘Neuro Backpack’ is the first taster track from The Finch Cycle’s debut album ‘Mt. Pilot’, due for release late June, 2024. 

 The track is a dedication to and championing the acceptance of neuro-diversity. The album was written, recorded and mixed throughout 2023 in homes in Ballarat, Bendigo and Wangaratta – all regional cities in Victoria, Australia. 

Production by Bradley Murray

Guitars – Bradley Murray

Trombone – Brendan Bartlett

Drums – Michael Evans-Barker

Mastered by Andrew McLaughlin (@championmotorist)

*It’s post -rock at its core but it also dials into that beautifully emotive 90s/early 00s indie rock sound of Australian bands such as Bluebottle Kiss – when it was as important for the guitars to lull and serenade as much as they needed to swerve and coruscate –*Doubtful Sounds

[The Finch Cycle is] emerging as one of the most interesting offerings in the post rock genre this year. The result is a multi-layered beauty of a record, blending many contrary moods and locking them into one hell of an experience – Idioteq

The Finch Cycle composes both terrifying and relaxing compositions with an intense atmosphere – Metalperver

‘Neuro Backpack' is released digitally on May 5, 2024 – available through Bandcamp and streaming services, globally.

A proud product of Key Control Recordings. Distributed digitally by The Orchard.

www.keycontrolrecordings.com

Like the title says. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ut6pwbVrgKzP86d3cc1Uo?si=XIucWz7PRDapCsX-rViaRw

IDK how else to describe this, but it's definitely post-metal adjacent if not an exact fit for this sub. Here are some examples:

Sadness - In the Distant Travels

The Angelic Process - The Promise of Snakes

I know about shoegaze (e.g. My Bloody Valentine sounds pretty similar to this) but looking for stuff on the more extreme end. Thanks!

These are my two most favorite genres, but apparently they meet not quite often.

Surely there were a couple of notorious collaborations: Jarboe & Neurosis, Jarboe & Justin Broadrick.
There was once a great band Alaric on Neurot.
Very cool existing project Anatomy Of Habit which is a sort of doom version of late Swans.
Mirrors For Psychic Warfare - was a dive into (postpunkish) industrial by Sanford Parker und Scott Kelly (yes, i know).

Anything else?

As a bonus:
Cult of Luna - 24 hours
A Storm of Light - Day of the Lords
Year Of No Light - Disorder

Does anyone have a hi-res image of the waves on Oceanic’s artwork? I can’t find one anywhere.