The new EP from New York / New Jersey alt-punk upstarts Homebase comes after the release of their prior singles “Bold” (2025) and “Nuff Said” (2026) which was the first song I had heard from them. I reviewed that one here in January of this year. Both of those tracks are part of this EP and they are joined by three other solid tunes that have a lot of energy and style.
“Close To Something” leads off with a bit of an off-mike rhythm solo before dropping into a hammering groove with the drums and bass upfront and on-point. The arrangement stays just a little off the expected path also which I thought was pretty refreshing and interesting. Joining up with that song on the cool and different path is “Start Over” which is a two-part experience. The first forty-five seconds are full of loud, distorted guitars and heavy rhythm. It then drops out into an atmospheric, slightly hollowed out strumming guitar and plaintive vocal for the second half of the track. It took a few listens to appreciate the message but it was worth it.
The previously mentioned “Nuff Said” and “Bold” are next before the EP closes out with “I Feel.” This track has a fuzzy, overdriven, pulsing beat that makes it quite the sonic experience. It is a non-stop heavy hitter all the way through.
I definitely enjoyed listening to this EP and especially appreciate the range of style and method that the band brought to these songs. They are definitely in that modern punk space but carve out some unique grooves and sounds that have me looking forward to their next steps.
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Musicians on this are: Chris Ochoa (drums), Dave Caruso Josh (bass), Antonio Valentino (vocals), Arturo Cordova (guitar) and Matt Valentin (guitar, vocals)
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