Continua

Continua is a versatile quartet that borrows from the boundless idiom of alternative rock in order to sculpt an engrossing narrative by seamlessly combining the spirit and awe of glam rock, the grit of grunge, and the appeal of pop. Continua is the brainchild of Cincinnati based darkwave singer Bishop Battle, Day of Awakening’s Brian Buckalew, and guitarist/songwriter Jason Mulkey, who are joined by percussionist Alex Crockett. Continua’s sound includes the use of instrumental and vocal layering, minor tonality, and combining guitar and bass driven tracks with electronic synthesizers, as evidenced in the successful new track “The Darkest City” from their debut album “Daybreak,” which touts a dark and hook-y alt-rock charm in the soaring vocals and jagged guitars. Other notable tracks include the contemplative and theatrically dynamic “Echoes,” as well as the intricately brooding yet driving “Daybreak.” Continua’s unapologetic avant-garde sound and performances, which have impressed audiences through Daybreak’s musicality, top-notch performances, and songwriting, as well as their engaging stage presence, makes Continua one of the surprise top genre-bending breakout artists of the decade.

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Also, check out their official band website! https://www.continuaband.com/

Bishop Battle

Bishop Battle at Columbus Ohio's Craft & Vinyl 1-25-19
Bishop Battle Craft & Vinyl 1-25-19

This Cincinnati artist has been with us since late 2018, and is poised to release a Nirvana tribute EP any day now. A one-man band of sorts, he creates modern pop compositions with an electronic edge to them, and smooth, dexterous vocals are his calling card. Daybreak, the 2nd single from Bishop Battle for Exquisite Noise Records, might be even better. Along with his trademark smooth, melodic vocals, this track features a number of electronic elements weaving in and out of the mix to hummable, danceable pop perfection.

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Get it here: Visceral

Get it on Apple/iTunes: Visceral

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For booking inquiries, comments, and so on, please contact Bishop directly at forgottendiscipline@gmail.com.

And oh yes here’s a cool piece another blogger wrote about his single, Daybreak: 

Bishop Battle At Craft & Vinyl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNnIAgf-ZLI&feature=youtu.be

Exquisite Noise artist Bishop Battle, from Cincinnati, recently performed at this craft beer/vinyl album hybrid in Columbus, Ohio. Above is one video documenting his performance. It was part of a “New Music Showcase” and despite some technical glitches, overall the show proved a success. Our very own Matt Montanya was on hand to network with key figures and show support. Below is a further recap of the event from another blog:

https://lovelettertocolumbus.com/craft-vinyl/