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Rascal is a new band from California playing some kind of freaky hardcore punk.
Not much more information about these guys, don't hesitate to drop a line
if you know more.
Released on the Orange county based label White Gloves Records, Rascal's 4-song tape is one of the most exciting demo of the year. Edging between 80s American punk and freaky hardcore, Rascal is fast, angry and dirty when needed (and as expected) without saying no to a touch of rock'n roll or garage (like what the Dead Kennedys or the Minutemen used to do).
But Rascal is definitely a weirdo act, far from the hardcore dogma
they can be linked to the freaks from Rolex for example... forming
what could be the "brighter" side of what I call the
freak punk
hardcore scene (the most interesting scene these days in my opinion).
What a great diversity
in this demo!
Spacer is a furious hardcore punk song sticking to the noisy side of
the genre.
Prioritize got something of low-fi garage punk which reminds
some bands on
Total Punk.
El Diablo is a gem of dark-but-joyful freak punk not so far from
what
Acrylics
can deliver.
Happy Meal got a strong Dead Kennedys taste for a half-cooked
song, leaving a feeling of underachievement (maybe the less good song of the
four).
A very promising demo, can't wait for a proper EP or LP now!
You can listen to Rascal on Rien à Faire #15.
N,J'Oi!
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