Attic Abasement, led by Mike Rheinheimer, is a foundational project within the Rochester, New York DIY scene. Emerging in the mid-2000s, the band gained significant underground traction with the 2010 release 'Dancing Is Depressing', an album that defined a specific intersection of lo-fi indie rock, slowcore, and anti-folk.
Their sound is characterized by unconventional guitar work, often utilizing dissonant intervals and mid-tempo 'chugging' rhythms that mirror the industrial decay of their Upstate NY surroundings. Critically, they are often grouped with the 'bedroom pop' explosion of the early 2010s, yet they possess a more cynical, jagged edge than many of their contemporaries. The project has seen various lineup changes but remains anchored by Rheinheimer's songwriting, which frequently explores themes of domesticity, mental health, and existential malaise. Their influence can be heard in the wave of 'bummer pop' and slowcore-revival acts that followed, maintaining a cult status bolstered by reissues on labels like Father/Daughter Records.
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