Back in February, one DiS messageboarder was moved to say to the masses: “I challenge you to prove to me that math-rock is real”. Responses varied – some kept tongues in cheek, some were flippant, ...

It sounds awesome, but what exactly is it? Every so often, a band will bestow outside-the-box music upon the world, and while it captivates, no one knows what to call it. Battles is one such band. The ...