"Five For Friday" with Matthew Potter of Astral Tide

Soundtracking a potentially impending man-made end of the world scenario and the despair and revolt of our time through a doomgaze/punk aesthetic; an ‘Astral Tide’ could be defined as a massive flow of energy soaring through space. The opening line of the new record “Freezing you out in this ice age, colder still on every page” and the following five brutally dark, ethereal songs confirm the tide this group are channelling is desperately bleak and apocalyptic, and it’s heading straight for us. Vocalist/Bassist Matthew Potter shares some of his favorite videos in this weeks edition of "Five For Friday" but first enjoy the E.P.'s first single "Cold Dark" which is available today from all major digital music outlets or as a "name your price" download at www.astraltide.bandcamp.com

David Bowie - "Where Are We Now"

I moved to Berlin just after this was dropped so it reminds me of then, it was an earworm I seemed to carry around the city with me for a long while. I still can't hear the words "Potsdamer Platz" or "KaDeWe" without the lines playing through my head.

Cardiacs - "To Go Off And Things"

Simply the mother of all music videos.

Deep Fried Divas - "Couldn't Give a Shit"

The solo project of Michael from Droem/And Yet It Moves, the video includes footage of our studio building and the surroundings.

NOFX - "Stickin' in My Eye"

NOFX were my favourite band for many years growing up and Fat Mike helped to inspire me to pick up the bass and sing.

Mr. Tai von Sternenstaub - "1000 Rote Rosen"

Another friend Taishi from Cozmik Onion Express 2.91414/Fat White Family having a go at making a German Schlager tune, with fantastic results.

"Five For Friday" with Joe Green of Lightsblinding

Based in the U.K. Lightsblinding is the solo project of guitarist Joe Green. His debut S/T E.P. is full of rich guitar textures and underlying drones that come off as a soundtrack to a film if it where set in a futuristic country side. Before you enjoy Joe's stellar picks for this weeks "Five For Friday" have a listen to his latest piece "Transcendence".

Explosions in the Sky - The Only Moment We Were Alone

After discovering The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place in 2013, this album and song have become the starting point and the biggest influence for all the playing around with dynamics I've done in my writing.

Bloc Party "So Here We Are"

Twinkly guitars, chorus and reverb. This is my idea of perfection in terms of production, everything is just so well put together.

lovesliescrushing "Bloweyelashwish"

Surreal, blissful guitar music. Really inspired me to deconstruct how the guitar can be used as an instrument.

The Echelon Effect "Handing Over To Summer"

Lovely progressions and melodies. Anything melodic makes me think differently next time I try to write my own music, and listening to The Echelon Effect was key to me becoming comfortable with the fundamental ideas of post-rock and how to implement electronic elements into it. If not for electronic influences I don't think I would ever have matured as a musician and writer at all.

Foxing "Friendly Homes"

Emotive post-hardcore/emo type stuff like this is what influences the larger part of my writing, also has less abrasive bridge parts that have found a place in my most recent work.

Video Premier: Lazy Queen "Dust"

NYC duo Lazy Queen is composed of Henrik Søberg and Reyson Morales. Hailing from completely polar opposites of the planet, they bonded over a common lust for noise, gazing at shoes and sonic psychedelia in a Brooklyn bar. Having broad musical backgrounds with Henrik coming from Norway and Reyson from San Juan, Puerto Rico the duo started composing and recording music in Reyson's Harlem apartment. After releasing their first single, "Velveteen", they recruited Julian S on Bass, Dèborah Kvam on backup vocals and drummer Dave Beale to complete the full lineup. The band performs tonight at Brooklyn Night Bazaar opening for Psychic TV. Enjoy the beautiful video for their second single "Dust" which is a reverb drenched, noise induced gem sure to satisfy your shoegazing needs.

Lazy Queen - DUST from LAZY QUEEN on Vimeo.