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Snowing - Pump Fake

Snowing broke up earlier this year, playing their final show a few weeks ago. I didn’t have the funds to make my way down to Philly to see them, which I’m a little bummed about, but as a result I’ve been listening to a ton of them lately. “Pump Fake” was the first Snowing song that clicked with me. The lyrics are tight, the guitars are jangly as hell, and the production is as shitty as I like it. Too bad this song isn’t on the 7” of Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit. Oh well.

Glocca Morra - “them”

In terms of the current Kinsella-esque emo revival that’s been happening over the last few years, Glocca Morra is a band that doesn’t come up in conversation nearly as much as they should. Their first release was an effort in the vein Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate). It was a solid debut, but then the band decided to play faster and harder and everything changed.

They released a fantastic split 7” with The Greek Favourites and two weeks ago they put out a 6 song cassette entitled “Ghoul Intentions” and it rips. Instead of dwelling on the whole “twinkly” (forgive me for the term) trip, the band plays a combination of noisey garage punk with a nice touch of emo. The lyrics are bitter, confrontational, and self-deprecating, but not in an indulgent manner. I think (hope) that they’ll be referenced as an influence when a new wave of emo emerges years from now. Until then, they are hopefully putting out a new LP soon, so keep an eye out for that!

Rites Of Spring - For Want Of

Rites Of Spring (1985)

Rites Of Spring is a band that can’t be measured by the extent of their discography, one LP and one EP, but by the influence they had. Pinned with creating the emo/hardcore bridge, the band was comprised of members that would go on to create Fugazi with, then producer for the band and member of Minor Threat, Ian MacKaye. They were recently featured in an AV Club article about artists who had short, but highly influential careers. Without Rites Of Spring, I think punk, hardcore and emo music would have developed an interloping relationship much differently. 

Dads - New Pantera

I love Dads. I love everything about this band. I love this song. I love everything. I love you. 

I’ve seen your face less than I’ve seen the back of your head.