Brooklyn’s Telltale showcases an intriguing mix of experimental no-wave, reverb-soaked post-punk, and dark shoegaze. Featuring Eric Gilstrap, Laurie Ruroden, Stephan Cherkashin, and Lauren Andino, the quartet's ear-splitting washes of guitar feedback, deadpan chants and ominous droning wastelands doesn't so much blanket you as it does envelop you, overpowering you with Sonic Youth caterwauls and JAMC-esque walls of sound. The music churns in a slow burn, awash in effects, but there’s an aggression lurking just beneath the surface that maintains an uneasy atmosphere. There’s also a healthy dose of reverb to help wash down all the gauzy noise...
"With meaty hooks and dreamy soundscapes, this band will put you
into a daze you may not want to escape."
-Short and Sweet NYC
"ear-splitting washes of guitar feedback, deadpan chants and ominous droning wastelands..."
-Philadelphia Weekly
"The music is dark and made for dreams that extend into nightmares"
-The State Newspaper
"Their droning, ghoulish, noise-laden soundscapes pay homage to their shoegazing forefathers while providing this season’s perfect backdrop."
-Jezebel Music
"This will
destroy you, and you will love every second of it."
-The Free Times
"...slow-building shoegazer ethos where the guitars shiver and twirl and vocals float alongside."
-Creative Loafing (Charlotte, NC)
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