The Hate, Wasted
The Hate’s Wasted LP hits the ground running with all the fury you’d expect from this punk-hardcore juggernaut. Formed in 2018, it’s been a long wait, but after two demos and an EP, one of the scene’s most commended are back with 10 tracks of molten instrumental aggression. Lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Duggan’s strained howls drip with urgency as bandmates Charlie Wilder (bass) and Jeremy Tunender (drums) puncture our ears with clean riffage and percussion. The LP’s opener serves as a haunting prelude, easing us into the chaos before launching into the unrelenting “Crawl.” Recorded over just a few days at LA’s Pale Moon Ranch Studio, Wasted renders well into the live experience, with standout bangers like “All of Nothing” and “None of These Words Are in the Bible” cementing the band’s place among the genre’s best. linktr.ee/thehateband
Crumbcatcher, Infinite Feedback
In September we caught a Crumbcatcher set at Gold Spike, alongside local cohorts Twin Cities and fresh off the release of Infinite Feedback, and the energy and shred-ability from their recordings translated effortlessly to the stage. Driven by themes of self-realization, growing pains and tenacity, Infinite Feedback is a finely crafted collection of songs that showcase the band members’ impressive songwriting skills as they weave complex compositions. The quintet steps it up by incorporating string and brass instruments on select tracks from guest musicians, adding to the level of depth that’s typically unexpected in this space. These cinematic elements not only complement their indie-emo foundation, they move us further into witnessing their musical flexibility. But don’t just take our word for it, give the album a listen. Our repeat favorites? The title track and “Bitcrusher.” linktr.ee/crumbcatchernv
Tatum the Dreamer, “Groove Phase”
Tatum the Dreamer’s latest single “Groove Phase” opens with sweet, melodic guitar picking that sets the stage for the smooth, ethereal tenor of the R&B singer. This finger-snapping jam pulses with a laid-back vibe, as Tatum’s voice effortlessly glides over the track, weaving through lush harmonies and a mid-song rap verse. For those partial to dreamy vocalists like Frank Ocean or Omar Apollo, this song channels that same seductive energy with relatable lyricism and an undeniable rhythm. “Get me in my groove phase/You just get my body moving yeah yeah/Even if we forget/Remember this moment”—the song invites you to take advantage of the now and move freely. vyd.co/GroovePhase
Sincerely Yours, Acclimate to the Sounds of a Beating Heart
Fresh from the local hardcore scene comes the quartet Sincerely Yours, which wasted no time sharing its debut EP Acclimate to the Sounds of a Beating Heart and the project smacks you with all the chaotic promise of a band just getting started. Dropped on September 20, the record’s full of breakdowns and unbridled power, perfect for the moshers. But the opener, “Brother of Mine” is a stunner, starting with a spoken word intro that hurls you back to the heyday of La Dispute before chugging into the crescendo. Out of the following four tracks, our standout pick is “Only God Knows I’m not a Virgin … Now You Know Too,” heavy with the screamo nostalgia of the 2010s and the vocal layering is a highlight, giving everything a fuller punch. After a couple of listens, we’ve concluded that this is a start worth following. solo.to/sincerelyyourslvhc
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