Alexis Mincolla, frontman of 3TEETH, started the recording process for his band’s latest record with a clear mindset: taking industrial music back to its roots. Still, METAWAR is more than a throwback. Its complex and aggressive execution drives home the band’s questioning of modern social and political constructs. Influenced in concept by politically…

Clockwise from top left: Pieces of a Man, Nate Mercereau, Baloji, 3TEETH, Trade Wind and Quantic. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music on the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I love how platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp and Soundcloud have opened the floodgates of independent artists.…