This short piece on the song “Bruise” by a band called Vomitface was originally written for WNYC’s Soundcheck.
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This short piece on the song “Bruise” by a band called Vomitface was originally written for WNYC’s Soundcheck.
Continue reading Vomitface: Two Minutes Of Bracing, Bruising Punk
Punk has always had the capacity to speak uncomfortable truths. It’s loud, aggressive music that can provide a platform for expressing frustrations and anger: Some bands focus on the micro level, channelling and working through personal pain; others work in the macro by addressing larger social issues, corrupt institutions, or political disenfranchisement. Downtown Boys specializes in the latter, writing combustible and challenging songs that forcefully face difficult subjects head-on.
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Wrote a long essay about Speedy Ortiz’s fantastic new record, Foil Deer for NPR Music’s First Listen series.