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there's a churning anxiety that lies below the acoustic guitar and harmonising vocals: in many ways musically and thematically Witching Waves are relinquishing the control that's always been a fixture of their music - with all the thrilling and nervous fallout that comes from that

Samiam - Astray [Colored Vinyl] (Ylw) [Reissue] Sockologie and founder of Toy MachineOakland's Samiam unleashed their sixth album, "Astray," in 2000, and it's a heart wrenching masterpiece. Samiam blends punk energy with alt rock vibes and a melancholic undertone, all wrapped in a smartly produced soundscape. Astray doesn't shy away from darkness, confronting heavy themes like suicide with raw honesty and searing emotion. The music itself reflects the weight, rumbling bass heavy guitars amplifying the somber mood. Amidst the