Gifts From Enola is a band from Harrisonburg, Virginia that formed in 2005. They juxtapose elements of post-rock with a burgeoning hard-rock approach and a touch of the “experimental” style, to soften that harshness. Some songs explode with blistering intensity and then sink slowly back into sonic landscapes with a milder disposition. At some points, the sound climbs out of that landscape, developing an ambient texture salted with a few field recordings. Their use of hypnotic riffs can be singularly effective.

The Summer Pledge was made on December 21st, 2007 in Detroit, MI. We’ve grown, evolved, transformed and transfigured. We play music that pushes and moves us in a positive direction and we hope that it has the same effect on others. We fully embrace the DIY mentality and a solid work-ethic, believing that all of our visions will become reality with enough drive, hard work, tenacity and patience.

Putting a metal edge on exploratory post-rock, Akron, Ohio’s If These Trees Could Talk deliver sprawling sounds tempered with blistering movement. With a sound reminiscent of Mogwai and Russian Circles, the band’s delay-heavy sound is constantly exploring sonic peaks and valleys as the band’s three guitar attack surrounds listeners in a swirling sea of sparkling sound.