Rat Columns began as a solo project in Perth, Australia, but now it's a promising trio based out of San Francisco that released their debut LP, Sceptre Hole, in July on SmartGuy Records (buy). The tone of the record takes you on somewhat of a rollercoaster ride that is typified by the album opener 'Eastern Vibration' and its sludgy, twangy discordance. The LP carries a general overall dark and murky vibe, but
