
Animal Scream – Otherworldly Pictures
Pittsburgh-based act Animal Scream are purveyors of the genre of “doom pop” – their music is curated with a nod toward sound design best described as “noir,” with hints of psychedelia and synth-pop sneaking through. The founding duo of Chad Monticue and Josh Sickels teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Caleb Pogyor for their latest offering, the six-song Otherworldly Pictures, an EP that is probably better described as an experience than a casual listen. The EP kicks off with a steady heartbeat before exploding into synth bombast on “It’s Gonna Be Cruel.” Post-punkish bass pounds a steady rhythm before distorted vocals come in to set the scene. As the song evolves, more and more synth textures get layered in – think flute-like tones and some sparkly twinkles. Before long, the band launches into a super-melodic chorus – a welcome development for a crew who take their sound design so seriously. Fans of[...]