forgot Jerry's Kids were good. this rules.

Dune Altar (DA-042)

The sonic equivalent of standing on a beach as a tidal wave approaches, listening to IRESS is to be aware of certain devastation, yet grateful to witness something so terrifyingly beautiful, and transfixed in anticipation for whatever happens next.

Formed in Los Angeles in 2010, IRESS employ dark, commanding elements of shoegaze, slowcore and metal, swelling in moments of cinematic-like crescendo. Dubbed the “Adele of Doom” by her local LA music peers, frontwoman Michelle Malley’s vocals have the power to envelop with smokey warmth, destroy with anguished belting, and arrest with unbelievable restraint. Bassist, Michael Maldonado, provides the much-needed anchor in the bewitching melodies and reverb, while drummer, Glenn Chu, pushes unrelentingly forward. Guitarist, Graham Walker, joined in 2022 instigating a new, more collaborative way of working for the band. This chemistry is undeniable on stage as the intentionality applied to live performances leaves audiences stunned to silence in moments, brought to tears in others when impaled by Malley’s emotional screams, all the while supplying a satisfying amount of crushing distortion to head bang through.

The success of Iress’ newfound anatomy can also be heard in the exceptionally composed, staggering wave of doomgazey sound on the upcoming Solace EP, which tells the story of the brutal reality of change: inevitable, painful and beautiful.

Solace

Blush

IRESS - Blush

Dune Altar Presents:

Punks on House Arrest, Vol. 1 - WAKE UP!!!!
an all-vinyl quarantine mix tape

1.  The Blitzz - Degeneration
2.  Agression - It Can Happen
3.  Hard Stance - No One to Blame
4.  Die Kreuzen - Sick People
5.  The Replacements - Careless
6.  The Catheters - No Place to Go
7.  Faith - Trapped
8.  HDQ - Grey World
9.  TSOL - Flowers by the Door
10.  Adolescents - Democracy
11.  Sex Pistols - Bodies
12.  Doom - Diseased
13.  Asbestosdeath - Scourge
14.  Dead Kennedys - Let's Lynch the Landlord
15.  Husker Du - Turn on the News
16.  Jerry's Kids - Is This My World?
17.  Scream - Came Without Warning
18.  Adrenalin OD - Going to a Funeral
19.  Warfear - Dig Your Own Grave
20.  Decadence Within - War Is Here (And Now)
21.  Circle Jerks - When the Shit Hits the Fan
22.  Motorhead - Shut It Down
23.  The Clash - Working for the Clampdown
24.  Captain Sensible - Happy Talk

Punks on House Arrest, Vol. 1 - WAKE UP!!!!

DUNE ALTAR

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