Quicksand
Angular, heavy grooves that bridge the gap between hardcore grit and melodic sophistication. Tense, rhythmic, and deeply influential post-hardcore from New York City.
Angular, heavy grooves that bridge the gap between hardcore grit and melodic sophistication. Tense, rhythmic, and deeply influential post-hardcore from New York City.
Quicksand is a foundational pillar of the New York post-hardcore scene, formed by members of legendary hardcore bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today. Their sound identity is defined by a 'groove-heavy' approach to alternative metal, characterized by drop-tuned, angular guitar riffs and a highly sophisticated rhythm section.
While their early 90s output, Slip and Manic Compression, failed to achieve massive commercial success, it became a critical touchstone for the 'post-hardcore' movement, influencing bands from Thursday to Deftones. After a two-decade hiatus, their return with Interiors (2017) and Distant Populations (2021) showcased a shift toward more atmospheric, shoegaze-adjacent textures while maintaining their signature rhythmic tension. The band is widely respected for 'de-escalating' the aggression of hardcore into something more cerebral and musically complex, earning them a permanent place in the canon of influential 90s underground rock.
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