Octagrape - "Hightropics"
I first discovered Octagrape opening up for Sebadoh back in 2013 . It was one of those increasingly rare times that I go into a show completely blindly to the opening band and ended up being blown away. Now they're back with a new album due next month, and a new song called "Hightropics." It's a perfect introduction to art rock/psych/no wave/noise sound of Octagrape, complete with droning vocals, and tinny, crunching guitars. It's a straightforward song, albeit one that's hiding behind a ton of noise and distortion. Somehow the guitar riff ends up being the catchiest part of the whole shebang. The new Octagrape album, Aura Obelisk , is due out February 15. You can pre-order it now through Bandcamp . Be sure to listen to "Hightropics" below. Aura Obelisk by Octagrape