The underground music scene's buzzing with excitement as Massa Nera, the NJ screamo legends, pulled off a double surprise that may just have people losing their minds.
First up, brace yourselves for Quatro Vientos // Cinco Soles, an upcoming split LP with LA's very own Quiet Fear. Forget about just a few tracks - these bands are going all-in, swapping songs and even joining forces on a heart-stopping closing track called "Nueva llama." Massa Nera's relentless noise, paired with Quiet Fear's thrashy brilliance, is the concoction you didn't know you needed! (Pre-order/Pre-save here)
And that's not all! Just when you thought the excitement meter peaked, Massa Nera drop an unexpected bombshell. They've unleashed 'D//Q//B[2.0],' a remix album flipping the script on their 2022 hit 'Derramar | Querer | Borrar.' Imagine ravey club beats meeting screamo intensity, breakbeats mingling with ambient vibes - it's...wild to say the least!
The remix lineup? It's a mixed bag of musical prowess with talents like Planning For Burial, Amy Christine of Obroa-skai, yajirobe from Infant Island, and more. Each track's been twisted, stretched, and reimagined, giving a fresh spin to Massa Nera's already groundbreaking tunes.
In their words: "Our fascination with electronic music while crafting 'Derramar | Querer | Borrar' led us to revisit iconic remix albums like Nine Inch Nails and Isis. We wanted to play in those experimental playgrounds, to honor the past while stepping into new sonic realms."
This remix album isn't just a coat of paint; it's a dive into the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with new sonic landscapes. From hardcore to post-rock, they're pushing boundaries and inviting fans to join the musical exploration.
Massa Nera's journey from untamed anger to nuanced, post-rock-infused sounds takes center stage once more. And this time, they've brought friends along for the sonic ride. Brace yourselves, the collision of genres is about to blow your musical minds wide open, if you let it. Check it out below.