A few weeks ago I wrote about a repository of Bandcamp material for a musical artists of a certain genre. I tend to eschew categories because I will never embrace all artists of a certain genre and do not wish to dissuade myself from adventuring into musical realms that I typically do not embrace. However, I understand how classifying can help. By coincidence, I stumbled upon another doom/sludge/stoner Bandcamp band: Molosser Crude.
When I saw the word “molosser” I thought of Slayer’s guitarist, Kerry King, whose ASCAP writing credit is Molosser Music. (A molosser is a breed of dog characterized by wide chests and large in stature…think mastiffs and boxers). Then I read that the duo hails from Sweden, just like Creep Purple/Salem’s Pot. I wondered if the band’s name translated into something from Swedish to English. Nope. So what is Molosser Crude?
Tess and Jahn formed Molosser, a duo featuring acoustic guitars and vocals, and then became “cruder” with the adopted electronic format. Tess Varghem Risheden has that unique combination of a drummer with vox skills. @tessvarghem she describes her work on the independent Swedish label, Evil Ear, with bandmate Jahn @molosser_band as “bluesy stoner rock” with downtuned guitar to make “dark Americana” music. Yes, there is heavy riffing with limited vocals and fuzzed-out guitar licks too.
So here is a smoking new stoner single from MC called “Twin Moons.” Smokin’ hot! Forget the genre-just snap your fingers and snap your neck.
I had to look for more. Found “Pushing My Way” on YT:
