Math-rock trio Tera Melos has released the first of several videos from Patagonian Rats, its forthcoming album and journey into poppier terrain. The video for “The Skin Surf” is directed by Behn Fannin, known for his work with the Melvins. Making good use of a wide-angle lens and campy ’80s effects, the video rolls at a blistering clip and packs a visual wallop.
100 Unheralded Albums from 2010
Among the thousands of under-appreciated or under-publicized albums that were released in 2010, hundreds became our favorites and were presented in ALARM and on AlarmPress.com. Of those, we pared down to 100 outstanding releases, leaving no genre unexplored in our list of this year’s overlooked gems.