Evidence Of A Struggle 
Eddy Derecho 
Chicago 
 
Inspired by post-rock flagships such as Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky, Rev. Billy Simmons opens the gates to his new Evidence Of A Struggle album with this first single. A glimpse at what is to come and a lively addition to your playlist, Eddy Derecho takes the adventurous step of using vocals against the backdrop of previous instrumental work. About our human flaws that mean we are quick to judge, marginalise, and eradicate, this energetic and noise-fest production carries a swift and crushing creativity that can’t be ignored. Including the drumming talents of Matt Walker, of Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Morrissey, and more, plus the visual effects of John Airo for the video, this latest album has contributions from a range of names from the alternative rock crowd. Using music as a tool to explore our relationship to the world and its problems, perhaps a few good songs can help us to make sense of what needs to be done. 
 
A forest of drums and guitar sounds begins the motion picture, chunky bass punches in the time stamp while the churning deliciousness of sound continues to progress. A vocal begins, harmonising and effected to a crisp uniqueness, the punky rock guitars offer harmonics and riff-based chord progressions that rise and fall as the bass completes the picture.  A fascinating retrograde feel takes us into realms of grunge, 90s alternative rock, and some kind of 80s metal as the band led by Rev Billy concocts an arrangement of influence and journeymanship that caries us over the horizon.  

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Evidence OF A Struggle
Bisquee
Chicago
 
Evidence Of A Struggle is the musical phenomenon envisioned by Rev. Billy Simmons, evoking​ the same sense of atmosphere as pioneer-post-rock groups like Swans, Explosions In The Sky and Mogwai. A true sense of tradition manages their vibrancy and flare into the well-manicured realms of proficiency that makes all the difference. Three animation video singles are currently on the crest of their head-wave of which Bisquee is one. You can also watch Do’Oa and Alan’s Song, which are also expertly created. Taken from the eponymous album, Evidence Of A Struggle LP is made of 6 tracks which run in coherent progression with a six chapter storybook invented by John Airo.
 
A wall of guitar and bass collapses in on a foundation of punchy drums as feedback roils upward like dust in the heated air. A surge of energy forwards through a weighty atmosphere of thick sonic harmony. Crawling bass notes amble up the mountain left behind and make their way to the peak. A motivating cymbal matches the thudding bass drum as snapping snares push through the uncertainty. Melodious and surrounding, a spiral of whirling guitar and distortion shudders over and around as the phrases in the music make their way in progression.
 
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Evidence Of A Struggle
Do’Oa
Chicago
 
The debut single from Chicago’s Evidence Of A Struggle slams the scene with all the force we expect. Building on the sound ethic of groups like Tortoise and Dif Juz, featured on 4AD, the mixing of influences and styles has unleashed some serious headspace. The new album is due on the 9th of June, which gives us plenty of time to get to know the new song and learn it off by heart. A dynamic group of community-oriented musicians, led by the prolific luminary Reverend Billy Simmons, the cinematic and multifaceted compositions lay waste to the mediocre and drab.
 
A funky keyboard motif plays out with anthemic strides. Grunting bass guitar joins the flow with passive swipes at the percussion. Digital beats enter to counterbalance the rock sound as a cool lead guitar swells with a blues and rock n roll energy. Harmonics and tuneful builds line the rhythmic avenue of progression. Sweeping tides of sound launch back and forth from abstraction to release fiery passages of intention. A post-rock instrumental adventure unravels with a snappy beat and catchy breaks that fulfil the imagination’s desire.
 
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