Mini-Reviews XXIV

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Punk, rock, metal, pop… I think this one’s one of the most diverse sets we’ve had yet!
Vancouver’s microtonal punk band, Jock Tears, have just released their Sassy Attitude EP. They play some pretty light-hearted punk that almost sounds like surf rock at times, and their live shows are apparently a lot of fun as well! In line with pure punk aesthetics, the use of microtonal instruments give the whole a very ‘badly tuned’ sound, with weird vocal melodies, chord voicings, and guitar leads. The 17-EDO system allows for good approximations of the neutral third and perfect fourth and … Read more