BentleyTalksMusic

Before starting the second blog, I want to take a moment in order to describe how I listen to music.   As inferred in the first blog, I like to construct images or movie scenes when listening to music.   This stems from various factors such as the track title, the lyrics, or the melodic substance.   I believe music generates imagery via melodies and lyrics; much like how narratives generate imagery via words.   Today’s blog covers, new, up and coming band from Oxford, MS, Gilded Creatures ( CG ) .   Consisting of three guys, Matt Dukes on drums, Brad Davis on keys and bass, and Madison Ruthven as vocalist and guitarist, they are making their own impression on progressive alt/rock.   Influenced by bands such as: Modest Mouse, Mars Volta, Radiohead, and Arcade Fire to name several, CG infuses progressive riffs and grainy vocals, which conjures comparisons to Modest Mouse.   CG’s unique sound exists somewhere in the dark nuance betwe...

Ever wondered what happened to boy genius Dexter and his Laboratory?   You know, the cartoon about a pretentious boy scientist with an annoying sister Dee-Dee, who would never stay out of his lab.   Well, needless to say, Dexter grew up but has now taken on a Walter White persona .             Mississippi-based Light Beam Rider has transported us into Dexter’s adulthood through their song " Dexter’s Meth Lab ."   Hailing from Corinth, MS, LBR consists of members Daniel Sowards, Thomas Sweat, Ian Manus, and Jesse Sutton.   Described as proggy psych-rockers , their style is officially categorized as post-rock progressive pop.   As the title suggests, Dexter’s experiments have progressed into experimental drugs, which are not FDA approved.   The trip begins with a smooth guitar chord progression followed by fast innocent picking.   Next thing you’re waking up as one of Dexter’s test sub...