G̱a̱mksimoon – Gyiin Na̱xnox

G̱a̱mksimoon’s first full-length LP “Gyiin Naxnox” (Feeding the Supernatural) led by Gitga’at songwriter Wil Uks Batsga G̱a̱laaw (Jeremy Pahl), is a record that is loud and unrelenting. Sung entirely in Sm’algya̱x (Ts’msyen language), Gyiin Naxnox moves seamlessly between realms both sonically and energetically. Lyrical themes that dig deep into Ts’msyen worldview & culture are supported by blown-out guitar riffs and a punishing rhythm section much akin to early punk rock & doom metal bands of the 70’s and 80’s. Melodically & rhythmically, Gyiin Naxnox continues to showcase the trailblazing ability of Jeremy Pahl to fuse pre-colonial Ts’msyen musical stylings to hard-hitting fuzz rock. This album is a powerful and authentic statement against colonialism rooted heavily in Ts’msyen tradition.