Album Review: White Cascade - EP2

Raleigh’s White Cascade continues to evolve on their second EP, the simply named EP2.

The band’s growing Kraut-rock influences give their music shape. Clear, repetitive and persistent beats on opener “30 Seconds” make things less amorphous and more structured, less My Bloody Valentine and more Joy Division. The added momentum helps to keep the listener engaged.

Despite this evolution, White Cascade retains the shifting colors of shoegaze. “You Got It” slowly morphs into a dance-worthy track. These opposing styles make for compelling listening. “It’s getting inside my head,” sings vocalist Guess on “30 Seconds” and listeners are likely to share this feeling.

June line-up of Local Beer Local Band at Tir Na Nog

With June rolling in, it's time to bring you this month's line-up for WKNC's Local Beer Local Bands at Tir Na Nog. For those who don't know, the free concerts happens every Thursday night at Tir Na Nog in downtown Raleigh.

The Tomahawks, Monologue Bombs and Filthy Bird will kick off the month on June 3. The Tomahawks have been busy working on a full-length album which was being mixed at Chris Stamey's studio Modern Recording. Their EP Like a Horse On a Beach is available now for free here.

Check out the full June schedule below and get out and see some great local bands for a price you can't beat.