FRVITS

 

 

picture by Cléo

Just a quick one today about the debut release of this new band from Montreal, Canada, called FRVITS. This guys come from bands like Blurry Eyes, American Lips, Tricky Woo and got some strong links with Priors and Duchess Says if I'm not mistaken. Ok you've probably never heard of most of these bands anyway so who cares ?

You're right let's jump into the pit! 

 

 

 That's some cool artwork.

Released on Slovenly Recordings from Reno, Nevada, this 6-track EP fits right in the "rock'n roll with a kinda of wild attitude" label's catalogue next to The Spits, The Cavemen, Bipolar, Sore Points and even the Loudmouths and many more... (including Priors and Duchess Says already mentioned before). 

Yes a lot of garage punk madness in there indeed (if garage punk ever meant anything).

 

 

 

  Yes it's called Magiciens Hardcore and it's true that with none of the 6 tracks reaching the 1:30 mark, these guys play it damn fast and damn short, but it does not mean FRVITS is hardcore. FRVITS is punk rock, FRVITS is fast, slightly melodic but straight to the point, FRVITS got some synth in it, FRVITS is cool and fun like a pool in the sun.

 

You remember The Dwarves ? Yes it does bring back old memories of embarrassing skateboard falls and silly teenage jokes right?... well the singer of the kings of trashy-but-fun melodic punk rock makes a vocal appearance on Abortion Hoops which gives, on top of an idea of the level of connection the Quebecois have in the scene, a good overview of the "fun" side the band is taking. Which is, don't get me wrong, not a bad thing at all.

It could even be smarter than it looks, Stupid Era is, after all, a pretty good title for a record reflecting a time where the western world (at least) and north america (in particular) seemed to fall (or keep falling?) in a caricature of idiocracy where stupidity (or at least its caricature) is no longer the subversive expression of the rejection of an adult world guided by reason, but on the contrary the dominant ideology of a society adrift. And this is, in my opinion, a good question for the "silly punk rock" scene, how to adapt to this without participating in spite of oneself?

I guess there are a lot of answers to that.

 

As a French speaker I appreciate that they "hide" a (few) French words here and there, it's always a good thing to remind everyone that Québec is still Québec. A (mostly) french speaking part of the world where rock'n roll bands are as wild and furious as they're good and fun!

Go get some FRVITS! 

 

 

 

   

You can listen to FRVITS on RAF#25

 

 

 

 

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