Headquartered in a little town called Normal IL, 404 Records is certainly not normal by any stretch of the imagination. Taking cues from neighboring Chicago labels, 404 releases mind-blowing, D.C.-influenced math rock and indie rock.
Akarso
These bombastic badasses offer aural shell-shock, sonic daisycutters, full-on frontal assault, and more. Akarso alternates between explosions and intricacies.
Inlantic
These guys show you what polyphony is all about. '80s style synth, mathematical drum programs (played by a live drummer/supercomputer), and Tortoise-like bass combine in complex groove equations.