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. MAKO: soul searching Irish/French indie rock
2. Attic Trax: Chilled downtempo with a bit of attitude
3. Chiwawa: He who sings thinks no evil
4. Emma Wallace: angst-free modern ragtime
5. Father of Sam: rock, alternative rock, indie rock, psych rock
6. Chinaski: dark and driving energetic alternative rock
7. Blue Wave Theory: high-energy surf-inspired instrumental rock
8. Amoeba: cinematic pop-ambient
9. Chad Farran: an impressive journey through Latin rhythms and moves
10. Brad Sucks: brilliantly sardonic indie rock
11. Daniel Knowler: organic, atmospheric acoustic-guitar textures
12. Jerry Palmer: ambient, rhythmic, moody and melodic guitar compositions
13. Ash Ganley: masterfully nuanced AAA rock
14. Brad Senne: dreamy, acoustic folk rock
15. Collection Get: jazz vocalist + sad robot = indie pop
16. Cancer Killing Gemini: a blend of modern rock, downtempo, industrial and post grunge
17. Deep Winter: Garage Rock, Alternative Rock, Blues Rock
18. Mike Goudreau Jazz Band: boppin', swingin' joie de vivre whether it's jazz or blues
19. Beth Quist: electro-Balkan / Indian meets New Age.
20. Sophia Marie: bad ass bass with soaring femme fatale vocals