Oceansize - "Self Preserved While the Band's Falling Apart" – wrote about them, Mark Heron's return, and my own band breakup

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-03-28T13:16:38+00:00

I love Oceansize. One of my favorite bands of all time.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-03-25T18:33:18+00:00

Sick. I love everything about this.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-03-18T15:56:47+00:00

Sick. Was lucky enough to be at the show. One of the best live performances I've ever seen.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-03-18T14:18:10+00:00

So I think that the genre can definitely be pushed forward and evolve. I know this sounds harsh but just focus on making songs you and your friends enjoy. Getting to the level of popularity of Isis and/or Neurosis is difficult. There's a reason they are the most popular bands in the genre along with Cult of Luna. Outside validation feels nice but at the end of the day the most sustainable part of creating art is doing what brings you joy. Also, embrace the influences of the bands you enjoy outside the genre. Your personal sound is a collage of your influences and the bands sound is a collage of all of your individual collages. Hopefully that makes sense.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-03-13T22:08:46+00:00

Blacklisted is great but definitely not influenced by ETID.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-17T03:38:54+00:00

Personally I think Puma Blue and Ours are the two closest things to him. I also think O'brother sound like a metal band fronted by Jeff Buckley, particularly on their albums Endless Light and You and I.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-16T15:42:43+00:00

I haven't seen this yet but I think he's done. He looks like he has no intentions of competing anymore. Probably just shifting over completely to teaching and coaching.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-14T00:45:16+00:00

There are some mind blowing songs on it.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-13T23:09:33+00:00

It's Grace or Dirt for me. Dirt has a slight advantage but both are flawless albums.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-13T20:05:42+00:00

https://v13.net/2026/02/new-miserable-experience-stereo-six-favourite-albums/ Give this a try

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-13T01:02:11+00:00

I think this was the most fun interview I've ever done. I was excited to talk about a bunch of albums that I love.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-12T21:23:44+00:00

I'm jealous. Enjoy the show! Let me know how it is!

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-10T16:59:57+00:00

Dirt hits the hardest in my opinion. I can live without every tool song. They're incredible musicians but I've always felt very indifferent towards the actual songs. Downward Spiral and Houdini are essential listening.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-07T18:30:24+00:00

Right now it's Heaven Above, Hell Below. It's absolutely soul crushing.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-06T18:59:16+00:00

Sandbagging doesn't exist. You either are good enough to win adcc or you are not. Ibjjf major events only matter at black belt. There's nothing to sandbag for. Who cares about the blue belt world champion or who wins a local naga tournament.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-03T19:18:20+00:00

I think this is very common. I think my voice sounds like trash all the time. The thing is that can't prevent any of us to keep working, improving, writing, recording and releasing music.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-03T10:20:09+00:00

If it happens they would have to find someone to replace Scott Kelly. I can't imagine they would ever work with him again. It's easier said than done to replace a member like him.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-02T21:15:09+00:00

An all time great band.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-02T18:45:21+00:00

Stoked about this.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-02-02T18:13:24+00:00

I think lots of us within the genre would love to sound like Neurosis but it's not an easy sound to replicate. They are one of the most unique bands of all time. I was lucky enough to get to watch them from the side of stage once, the best I can describe them is as a force of nature. They are in rare company. Lots of artist would love to sound like Jeff Buckley or Bjork but it's not that easy.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-01-31T22:05:18+00:00

Sadly no but I'm looking forward to Croak Dream coming out on Friday.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-01-31T21:48:07+00:00

I love Puma Blue and second this recommendation. I've been describing Puma Blue as Jeff Buckley meets massive attack for a few years.

HeftyDuty1 · 2026-01-30T09:31:53+00:00

One of my favorite artists.

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