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MP3: Monotonix – Body Language

I’m not sure about you, but Monotonix (Wiki) is not what I expect from the Israeli music scene. I imagined that they’d use some instruments I’ve never heard of, perhaps utilize some lesser-known percussion techniques, but I was so very wrong.

There’s no horsing around on this record.  From the minute you press play, Monotonix are prepared to pummel you with what can only be described as “bad-assery”.

People…this is real rock music.  Hairy men, distorted guitars, did I mention hairy men? Read the rest…

All photos: the esteemed Josh Sisk

“FUCK YEA!”–both the name of the tour, and my general impression of the night.

Though The Death Set were the only band actually hailing from Baltimore, I felt the rest of the groups (excluding one) were honorary Baltimoreans for the night. Monotonix have played here often, and recently. They share the intensity, and the weirdo aesthetic of our town. Kim Schifino, of Matt and Kim, said the city was beginning to feel like home.

“Honestly, for a second, I thought we were in Brooklyn. You just keep seeing people at every show. It’s like ‘Oh, yea, it’s that person,’” Kim said (Aural States then explained the Smalltimore effect to her). Read the rest…

Our ticket giveaway for the F Yeah Tour is still going strong, winner will be drawn on Monday! Just email us to be entered! In the mean time, enjoy this new Death Set remix!

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MP3: The Death Set – Boys & Girls (Stinky Love Drowning in a toilet RMX)

We are giving away a pair of TaxLo-courtesy tickets to the F Yeah Tour date at Sonar featuring the Death Set, Monotonix, Team Robespierre and Matt & Kim.  Do your research and start listening…email us at auralstates at gmail dot com for entry to win tix.

Our aural offerings:

Team Robespierre live recording from the Ottobar.

Death Set live recording from the Lo-Fi Social Club.

Matt & Kim live recording from the Lo-Fi Social Club.

And here are some tasty downloadable MP3 bits from Monotonix and Team Robespierre.

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MP3: Team Robespierre – Ha ha ha

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MP3: Monotonix – Summers and Autumns