While exploring recent releases, you’re bound to find something that impresses you. One that recently impressed me is Expect Delays from London alternative rock act Evans The Death. With its distortion and pulsating rhythms accented by the angelic voice of Katherine Whitaker, this band from across the pond has a sly groove to their sound and possesses a lot of energy. If you’re looking for music from one of those bands that are underground but on their way to bigger and better things, Evans The Death can definitely be your cup of tea.
Echoing the timeless post-punk styles of Siouxsie & The Banshees and Blondie, but mirroring contemporary bands like The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Evans The Death have a sense of coolness with catchy lyrics and poppy instrumentation that’s bound to stick in your head. These Brits are barely out of their teens and their music is way ahead of their time in a world where the current generation is looking for the hippest synth sound. There’s a raw tinge to Evans The Death’s musical stylings — a no-frills approach gives them a genuine and honest vibe.
Crazy drivers on the highway, it’s still cold outside and everyone always has something to complain about. Some things in New England never change. Another thing that will never change are my top tracks off of the Album Of The Week. Look on the bright side and check it out:
A stunning rocker of a song, “Bad Year” will get you jukin’ and jivin’ in a jiffy with infectious guitar riffs and feverish drumming. Fuzzy all over with a lot of power, “Enabler” is a force to be reckoned with. The bass licks are the driving force in the track and give it a unique tone. Another energetic anthem is “Clean Up,” a lovely electrifier that’ll give you a boost right when you hear the first strum.
Evans The Death haven’t announced any tour dates in the imminent future, bet let’s hope they grace New England with their magnificent music sometime soon. If they’re as good live as they are on Expect Delays, then they should be a blast to see on stage. Until then, get the brand new release from Evans The Death. It’s got a lot of heart ‘n’ soul to go with a unique take on rock ‘n’ roll.
Check out a couple tracks from the album here: soundcloud.com/slumberland-records/sets/evans-the-death-expect-delays
