LP - Black Vinyl. On "Not Around But Through", Portland-based experimental musician and tape wizard Amulets navigates the process of acceptance and the tumultuous journey of looking within. Over the course of 8 tracks he explores the emotional path of moving through rather than circumventing, in the process soundtracking a purposeful desire to face trauma and vulnerability. The Asian-American artist is one of the most gifted alchemists working at the intersection of experimental and heavy music today and thisriveting album represents his most direct and immediate work yet. Infusing his trademark ambient soundscapes with ambitious blends of post-hardcore, emo, and metal, "Not Around But Through" connects the dots between personal and social dislocation, leaving us with a taste of the fragmented and fallen future we are all steeling ourselves for. Traversing a landscape that varies from gentle andmeandering to explosive and cathartic, Amulets uses cinematic tension and relentless attention to detail to construct his sonic apparitions. On "Lifelike" he collaborates with Midwife, incorporating Madeline Johnston's voice into a song that pulsates with post-shoegaze transcendent energy."One of the most talented and distinctive tape loop artists in the world” – Brainwashed – Amulets has toured with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and This Will Destroy You and has shared bills with Alessandro Cortini, Lau Nau, Laurel Halo, Ragana, Chat Pile, The Body, and Claire Rousay, among others. He has also performed at festivals such as SXSW, Roadburn, Levitations, and Prepare The Ground.Genre: Electronic, Ambient, Noise, Experimental, Drone, Post-punkRIYL: Tim Hecker, Ben Frost, Allesandro Cortini, Lawrence English, Rachika Nayar
