Editors' Picks: The Riverboat Gamblers / Scarlet / The Felix Culpa

Adam: We've been covering Denton, Texas' The Riverboat Gamblers for almost a year now but have never really given you, the loyal Punknews reader, a proper introduction to the band. The Riverboat Gamblers released an album last year on Gearhead Records titled Something To Crow About, that's garnered lots of positive buzz and I recommend you check out. The record was produced by Tim Kerr of Big Boys / Poison 13 / Monkey Wrench fame. Check this out:
The Riverboat Gamblers - Dead From The Neck Up
The Riverboat Gamblers - What's What
For more info hit up Gearhead Records.
Aubin: Even though some have unfairly dismissed Scarlet as just another Ferret metalcore band, I've found their full length Cult Classic to be a completely addicitive document of amelodic, violent insanity. While a single track doesn't really do the band justice, this track is an especially potent blend of mayhem and atmosphere.
Scarlet - Suicide Soundtrack

Scott: The Felix Culpa are a band from the middle of nowhere [Beloit, Wisconsin to be exact]. This song has been rocking me senseless for the past few days. It's a nice blend of indie/post-hardcore that the kids are digging these days, but with a touch that is undeniably their own. Check it out:
The Felix Culpa - The End Of Inspiration
For more information on The Felix Culpa, go to TheFelixCulpa.com.