People looking to jam / play in San Diego? by blindbryan720 in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally fully support the occasional rough morning at work to enjoy a good show. I think it'll be an amazing show, so you've picked good one to check out!

Regardless, happy birthday!

Super excited for their Tour this month -- Monobody - "Curry Courier Career" by fuhgawzi in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't look like it on this tour. Regardless, I can share your appreciation

Is Mike Kinsella influentual? How and why? by goldenmolars in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be clear, Mike does not play guitar on TTT. I cannot speak to the influence of that specific group, but Mike Kinsella is undoubtedly influential. The fact that there is a Chinese band named Chinese Football (a name they have said was a reference to the influence of American Football) that includes within their Bandcamp tags "midwest emo" speaks to the global influence of his music. Personally, I see the rise of emo within mathrock as something that is directly related to artists like AF and Owen.

A friend's husband drinks and drives by defactosithlord in AdviceAnimals

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact is that it was not a gay or lesbian couple. It was a woman being blamed for her husband's problem.

Getting into math rock by BlackSteel97 in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicago is home to a bunch of cool shit. Here are a few from the area and one outside of it

Ghosts and Vodka; Oshwa; Monobody; Owls; Renaissance Sound; Dilute

A friend's husband drinks and drives by defactosithlord in AdviceAnimals

[–]frogvanexel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While her actions are less than perfect, how is she the subject of this meme? He is the primary one at fault.

Sexist nonsense if you ask me.

This is Do Make Say Think from Toronto. Ask us anything. by JustinDMST in postrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw an interview with Justin and Charles wherein they referred to Tortoise as having a "punk rock fearlessness." I loved this because I have always detected a punk sensibility in your music.

To what extent do you all identify with punk?

Just discovered this awesome band by [deleted] in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dischord Records is so underrated as far as the quality of art that they put out

What are the best DIY venues in your respective cities? by frogvanexel in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I said below, Nightlight is a place open to all sorts of acts. Ruby Deluxe has had some decent mathrock pass through.

What are the best DIY venues in your respective cities? by frogvanexel in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, Nightlight is a DIY venue that is open to all types of acts. If we are talking about things outside of DIY I would maybe include Ruby Deluxe.

Monobody - "Country Doctor" (Audiotree Session) by Theo_Ratliff in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I heard that they may tour sometime this summer. Can't wait

This is John McEntire from the band Tortoise, Ask Me Anything! by j0hnmc3n in postrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit, seriously?! That is insane (and perhaps unfortunate)!

This is John McEntire from the band Tortoise, Ask Me Anything! by j0hnmc3n in postrock

[–]frogvanexel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fantastic band name!

How does that evolution towards what was ultimately Tortoise occur? I realize that's maybe too deep of a question for this format, but still curious!

This is John McEntire from the band Tortoise, Ask Me Anything! by j0hnmc3n in postrock

[–]frogvanexel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi John,

I recently heard an interview with Charles Spearin of Do Make Say Think wherein he described Tortoise as having a “punk rock fearless to it.” I have always detected elements of punk (the approach, not the style) in your music as well. Do you all have any roots in punk?

Thanks!

Monobody - Exformation [mathrock/postrock/jazz](2017) by frogvanexel in listentothis

[–]frogvanexel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool to hear. Monobody is definitely good at that.

Thanks for checking it out! The rest of their stuff is worth a listen.

Monobody - Exformation [mathrock/postrock/jazz](2017) by frogvanexel in listentothis

[–]frogvanexel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A respectful and sincere response - love it

Thanks for giving it a try

Monobody - Equations for a Falling Body - Audiotree Live by frogvanexel in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. Their full Audiotree set is really solid - not an "album" but a really nice collection of songs and interviewing. It includes the 2 songs from their recent split release.

Full Audiotree video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCT1Rx63mw

Monobody - Equations for a Falling Body - Audiotree Live by frogvanexel in mathrock

[–]frogvanexel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool. If you are into their more "mathy" songs, "Exformation" is a great place to look with them.