Deformity - Shards EP

As I swim further and further into the deep end of my 20s I find myself getting a strange peaceful joy whenever a band I really like is made up of younger kids. After listening to this EP from Deformity a bunch of times, I found out at least one of the members was still in high school and I was ecstatic. If you lump Deformity, members are from Manhattan & suburban NYC, in with a lot of that area's "raw punk" acts you're during yourself a disservice. This EP has elements of garage rock and as accurately described in NUTS! [see below] groovy quality that separate it from otherwise similar current bands. Of the 3 songs, the super catchy rock & roll guitar solo half way through the first track is actually by far my favorite part of the record. Hopefully I get to see these guys live sooner rather than later.

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The singer Shiva has a tumblr with a lot of his cool artwork but I can't seem to remember the link, sorry. His art has been featured in two of the best current zines NUTS! and Distort. Here is a link to buy his zine from Grave Mistake.

Here is a link to DL their new tape from icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com

Live shot and interview are from NUTS #11. Buy issues of NUTS! HERE
Also check out the NUTS! site http://nutsfanzine.tumblr.com/
A new issue just came out go get it.

 

Contingent - Demo

With this blog I am going to try and only post things that I actually own. So, since I got this sick demo in the mail the other day I'd like to share the pleasure with you.

Like Savageheads, Contingent are another Boston area band featuring members of other bands you probably are already into. Oi-influced hardcore-punk seems to be all the rage these days, I'm certainly not complaining, but with these first 3 songs Contingent have already set themselves apart from the pack. A much more punk sound than some of the other current bands with similar influences. Melodic without sacrificing energy and tough enough to bang your boots and head to. Seems this is already hard to come by so DL and enjoy.

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Nuclear Spring 12" EP

Gas Rag Human Rights EP

Creem - Curator EP

New York is producing the best hardcore and punk music in America right now. While not as "weird" as some of their NYC brethren Creem are nonetheless one of the best bands from the current class of NYHC. With a demo, single, and LP already released this is Creem's 4th and to me also their best release. I enjoy the LP a lot, but I think this new EP has a little more energy & rawness to it. Check it out below & also use the link to pick up a copy from Alex's Distro.

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