I just read a press release about this second single coming out from the Burnt Tapes upcoming album and knew I had to jump on and take a listen.  The first time I ever heard this band was back around 2020 on the song “Drift Champ ’16” off Never Better.   That track has made its rounds through several of my playlists over the years not just for the music but for some poignant lyrics…”Load a car with cardboard boxes, They’re all empty anyway,” being one among many.  

This new single has a nice drum & bass boomer start with a few bars of simple guitar melody before it gets a little rowdy.  A strong and angry vocal performance drives this one all the way through (and with a bit of an unusual throwback reference to “Drift Champ ’16” as both lyrics reference broken teeth…random I know).  There is a nice down-stepped bridge in there also – it provides a nice transition to the last part of this track.  

This is a powerful release from a seasoned and vibrant band – worth a listen for sure!   Steaming in all your usual places and you can also check it out here:

Keep an eye out for this full album to be released on Wiretap Records / Lockjaw Records and Nasty Cut Records.  

Keep your locals in mind for some support also – community is powerful!