Brain Sex defines its name in scientific or epistemological terms as “cranial coitus,” a neurological exchange of intellect between consenting individuals through new-age instrumentation and intense emotion.
Fresh from its Feb. 13 house show at The War Room, Brain Sex released its new EP, “Foreplay,” the same night on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. The band continues to ride waves of eccentricity and unapologetic self-expression, expanding on its grunge and post-hardcore roots with fuzzy guitar tones and harsh, gritty vocals that boldly carry the band’s ideals.
Brain Sex turned to its fanbase to submit the art for the cover of “Foreplay.” The EP further cements the band’s connection to its audience online and in the surrounding community.
The band’s effort to let listeners leave a mark on its projects, as well as its prevalence in the Champaign-Urbana house show scene, earns it the title of Best Local Artist/Band, with an emphasis on “local.”
As Brain Sex continues to experiment with its creative pursuits, its identity evolves and continues to break the mold in C-U and beyond.
