Vision Video is a goth rock post-punk group from Athens, Georgia that injects modern malaise into classic sounds of the late 70’s and 80’s. The band takes inspiration from a diverse palette of influences. Some clearly heard such as and , but with undertones of and . Thematically their music explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche and finding stability and agency in an insane world. Having served in Afghanistan with the army and as a firefighter in the civilian world, lead singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon is no stranger to the darker proclivities of humanity and death itself. “I wanted to write music that helped people remember that it’s okay to not be okay, but that also doesn’t shy away from taking a stern look at the darker aspects of our flawed human existence.” says Gannon. The band’s first two records were met with much critical praise, such as that from Pitchfork stating they create “dreamy tune tailor-made for the sort of wallflower who sprints to the dancefloor the instant the DJ drops “Age of Consent” or “Primary” at Goth Night” Their debut LP “Inked in Red” and second LP “Haunted Hours”, were recorded and mixed by Tom Ashton of at his Sub Von Studios in Athens, Georgia. The group is preparing a new deluge of music in 2023 that is both danceable but heavier, and will be soon found on regular rotation at your local goth night club.
Blood Lemon
Singer/bassist Melanie Radford (Built to Spill), singer/guitarist Lisa Simpson (Finn Riggins),
and percussionist Lindsey Lloyd (Tambalka) formed in 2018 out of a medley of mutual
admiration, a cover band called Mostly Muff and a unanimous love of heavy riffs and 90s
Riot Grrrl music. Eager to play music with one another, these Boise women created a sound
informed by 90s stalwarts like Pixies, Hole and The Breeders that communicated discontent
with the politics of their home state (Idaho) and ultimately received a lot of praise for their
debut album, including mentions in SPIN Magazine, NPR Music, Under the Radar, AV Club,
KEXP, Brooklyn Vegan, a conversation with Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch in The Talkhouse,
as well as mentions in other notable outlets.
Currently working on their sophomore album, Blood Lemon is eager to return at full force.
Floating Witch’s Head
Floating Witch’s Head is a new Boise-based project concocted by Travis Ward (guitars & vocals) with Michael Mitchell (drums & percussion) and Eric Gilbert (keyboards & head shakes). RIYL: garage, psych, swamp, proto-punk, acid rock, beards, hot peppers, pickles, parties, nice people