A weekly look at new and notable vinyl releases by local bands and labels.
Dog Shredder – Boss Rhino EP (Made In China) This two track, limited edition behemoth (out on Portland’s Made In China label) finds this Bellingham trio flying the prog metal flag proudly and loudly. The a-side is an almost 10 minute long original that puts the spotlight on guitarist Josh Holland’s epic double-tracked solos and the unholy drumming of Noah Burns. The band takes up the entire b-side taking on a loving, note-for-note rendition of the Yes classic “Heart Of The Sunrise”. A daring choice but one that the band takes to with aplomb, and with plenty of additional volume and attitude.
Parenthetical Girls – Privilege Pt. III: Mend & Make Do (Slender Means Society) How about this for a collector’s item? The third volume of this 12″ single series by one of Portland’s most adventurous and talented pop acts not only features four brand new songs that range from woozy blues to glittery electro pop, but if you pick up one of the 500 physical copies available, yours will be hand-numbered in the blood of band member Jherek Bischoff (his face also adorns the cover of the single).
