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. Father of Sam: rock, alternative rock, indie rock, psych rock
2. Blue Wave Theory: high-energy surf-inspired instrumental rock
3. Panic Ensemble: cabaret infused rock band mixing folk and world
4. Dead Leaf Echo: dreamy shoe-gazing pop
5. Mercy Machine: introspective avant-pop songs
6. The Old Recruits: a new take on old funk
7. Castle Pines: easy-to-listen-to pop rock with a fresh attitude
8. Emma Wallace: angst-free modern ragtime
9. Collection Get: jazz vocalist + sad robot = indie pop
10. Merry Ellen Kirk: Pretty pop that sounds like jewel-tone colors
11. Burnshee Thornside: funny, funky blues
12. John Jackson: indie rock with a conscience
13. Sound of Seventy Three: expansive guitar-driven post-rock with trip-hop tinged remixes
14. Nigel Martin: quality guitar driven instrumental music
15. One Sock Thief: Unique and melodic, piano-based rock
16. Capital Sons: Heart on our sleeves Rock and Roll.
17. Jerry Palmer: ambient, rhythmic, moody and melodic guitar compositions
18. Caustic Casanova: Highly electric, extremely eclectic heavy rock
19. Falling You: haunting, ethereal pop ambient
20. Mojo Radio: dirty blues fo' yo' dirty minds