VSTRS began in 2013 as an outlet for improv and collaboration between like-minded Detroit area musicians. Michael O'Connor and Zach Pliska had come from the recently defunct Fur and Eric Myers from the current band Warhorses. Over sessions in the summer/fall of that year they developed an organic, drum-centric approach and an interest in utilizing both space and aggression within songs. David Sovey and Katie Galazka joined in after a few months to expand the sound and explore a live set. The quintet spent studio time in 2014 recording and producing their initial LP and have since been described as 'a heady outfit with an equal penchant for both melody and bombast'. Visitors don't seem to follow convention too closely and tend to defy the sometimes gloomy haze of psych rock; instead they lean towards the more cinematic nature of art-rock. You can find out more about VSTRS on their bandcamp page.

Pandemonium Seesaw VSTRS

Tagged as: Alt Rock, Rock, Classic rock, Grungy Rock, Instrumental, Prog Rock.

1. Chiwawa: He who sings thinks no evil
2. Emma Wallace: angst-free modern ragtime
3. Father of Sam: rock, alternative rock, indie rock, psych rock
4. Attic Trax: Chilled downtempo with a bit of attitude
5. Icicle: He Who Sings Thinks No Evil
6. Beat Under Control: jazz/dub intense electro funk
7. Deep Winter: Garage Rock, Alternative Rock, Blues Rock
8. Falling You: haunting, ethereal pop ambient
9. Seismic Anamoly: instrumental hard rock
10. Self Delusion: darkly addictive electro-pop songs
11. Mojo Radio: dirty blues fo' yo' dirty minds
12. Mike Goudreau Jazz Band: boppin', swingin' joie de vivre whether it's jazz or blues
13. Spoons: retro 80's upbeat danceable music
14. Sophia Marie: bad ass bass with soaring femme fatale vocals
15. Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
16. Eleanor Hodgkinson: beautifully crafted individual playing
17. Eduardo Figueroa and Oscar Ohlsen: Chilean baroque guitar duo
18. Eternal Jazz Project: gentle jazz from Sweden
19. Jive Ass Sleepers: chilled out grooves & uptempo funkathons
20. Manuel Ochoa: jazz and tango from where else, Argentina