I hurl myself into the oceanic pith and there, I writhe in torment, sweet, sweet torment. It is from this place that my art emerges.

Depressive, Dreamy, Egalitarian, Melancholy, Spectral, Subtle

From his self-released solo debut "Flex-Able" (1984) to his most recent "Alive In An Ultra World" (2001, Epic), Vai creates a sound all his own by striking a balance between technical ability and poetic phrasing. "I make music to push my own buttons," explains Vai. "I've always been driven by an addi

Agitated, Improvised, Mathematical, Progressive rock, Repetitive, Severe, Spectral

Six Organs of Admittance is the primary musical project of guitarist Ben Chasny. Chasny's music is largely guitar-based, however it includes obvious influences, marked by the use of drones, chimes, and eclectic percussive elements. The band is associated with numerous current scenes. Chasny is als

Psychedelic, Self-reflection, Spectral, Spiritual

In terms of public acclaim, The Chills were possibly the most successful Dunedin Sound rock band of the 1980s and 1990s, but this acclaim is not matched by sales or financial success. Based around the one continual member of the band, singer-songwriter Martin Phillipps, the Chills have gone throug

Anxiety, Clever, Contemplative, Cool, Indie rock, Intimate, Melancholy, Pop, Post-punk, Primal, Pristine, Quiet, Quirky, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Self-reflection, Sensual, Smarty arty pop, Spare, Spectral