BENZIN (DE) + SHAFRAH (DE) + COMBI MAGNETRON (NL)
1 May | Benzin (DE) + Shafrah (DE) + Combi Magnetron (NL)
Benzin (DE)
Berlin’s Benzin brings us a blistering barrage of blazing beats and breakneck bursts of brio on Treibjagd, their debut vinyl for Static Age Musik. While Benzin rips through their songs at hardcore tempos (Treibjagd’s 12 songs fly by in a mere 15 minutes), they’re a punk rock band at heart, with songs built around hooky riffs with eruptions of surf-tinged melody a la East Bay Ray from the Dead Kennedys. But while both the songs and the dry, punchy production recall proto-hardcore punk from the US west coast, the vocalist’s German-language speak-singing infuses Benzin’s sound with the icy cool of their country’s rich art-punk tradition
(Bärchen und die Milchbubis). Songs range from the spiky minimalism of “Freundschaft” (which sounds like a long-lost Group Sex outtake) and “Traumaspirale” to more fleshed-out, garage-y tracks like “Zeichen Der Zeit” and “Treibjagd,” whose sassy, hip-swinging rhythms and big riffs could win over any Hives fan. Aficionados of artsy and agitated contemporary punk bands like Warm Bodies and Spread Joy are bound to fall for Benzin’s charms, but Treibjagd is a treat for any punker with an ear for a hyperactive hook. (Daniel Lupton)
Link: https://benzinbln.bandcamp.com/album/treibjagd
Shafrah (DE)
“What’s this??? This one seems to be a bit of mystery, but we know our angelic friends over at Saalepower 2 have blessed us today with this insane demonstration of snotty, astute street punk. Shafrah’s “Bnat El Medinah” serves up a healthy portion of no frills aggressive riffing, dialed in hardcore drums, and feral vocals with Arabic lyrics- a perfect rock n roll recipe. The type of shit that makes me wanna write and angry letter to my congressman... and maybe sprinkle in a little anthrax- who fucking knows! Hehe. Don’t sleep on this absolutely perfect punk offering. For fans of a grenade that spreads wild flower seeds.”
SIMS HARDIN
Link:https://saalepower2records.bandcamp.com/album/bnat-el-medinah
Combi Magnetron
Dinnershow gedreven door microgolven, Gaat door tot de laatste bapao is opgewarmd.
Link: https://8rgr8records.bandcamp.com/track/combi-magnetron IG: @combimagnetron_