I was recently
listening to the folks in the Sound Opinions podcast debate
the new Battles album, and the praise thrown out for its
driving rhythms and phenomenal drumming got me thinking one
of my favorite bands from Washington, DC, Imperial China.
Imperial China, or ImpChin as they are affectionately called
by fans, is a three piece that plays a glorious racket of
experimental post-punk with tints of math rock, post-rock
and electronica. They've released one EP (Methods)
and one full-length (Phosphenes), and they're
scheduled to release their next album in September.
Naturally, I couldn't be more excited. There’s something
about their intense, even angry disco beats, mixed with
frenetic guitar and amazing drumming that I just love.
Despite my constant begging, I've had no luck getting them
to play Austin, but I’m hopeful that will change when the
new album is released this fall. For anyone who loved the
new Battles album or just happen to be looking for something
more experimental, I highly recommend Imperial China.
They're easily the best band in DC today.
:Imperial
China - Mortal Wombat:
:Imperial
China - Radhus:
:Imperial
China - Corrupting The Integrity Of The Grid:
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