Altered Zones

Dillon James Rego is the sole constant in noise/rock/drone project Alaskas, ranging from purposefully crafted pop songs to loosely constructed ambience. Its defining characteristic is Rego’s voice, a distinctive yelp that he pushes into a cathartic wail on some tracks, a plaintive moan on others. “The Truths of Tomorrow”, from his upcoming D.I.V.A. LP, is a casual epic constructed from vocal loops and waves of feedback. In the song's ten-minute run-time, these elements transform from a tentative hum to something a lot more sinister. But the threat of a full-on noise freakout never comes to fruition, resulting in a convincing demonstration of “less is more”. (via Visitation Rites)

MP3: Alaskas: "The Truths of Tomorrow"

Alaskas' self-released D.I.V.A LP, the title of which stands for "Dillon Issues Vocal Assault", will be available digitally via bandcamp on November 11th. Visit Visitation Rites for an extended Alaskas profile by Max Burke