EP Review: BlackBird Sons- Rock and Roll Ain't Dead
Words were written by Anselm AndersonThe Kut are a Punk Rock act formed by the alter ego of Multi-instrumentalist solo artist Princess Maha with Diana Bartmann ( Drums) and Bassist Stella Vie.
The trio has been creating a buzz with several appearances at major festivals and touring regularly, which includes Download and Camden Rocks that has resulted in them gaining major exposure in national newspapers and radio stations too. The Kut released debut album Valley Of the Thorns last April via Cargo Records to critical acclaim, reaching number 7 on the UK Rock Charts. I had the pleasure to review the first track off that album " Hollywood Rock 'N' Roll" last year, which you can read at the bottom of this article. " I Am Vain " is the new single from it.
The track starts off with the typical raunchy distorted riffs the band tends to produce. The high tempo energy of the trio's sound resonates within the ears to create a sound that comes as no surprise why the band has been so successful. The punky edge and pop-laden hooks feel confrontational as they snarl relentlessly in your face. The lyrical content and attitude is a throwback to 90's grunge bands, with nasal vocals and crunchy guitar riffs. The excellent drumming and guitar solos underlie the band's collective talents as a unit described as " a neat twist of grunge pop"
" Valley Of Thorns" is available now via Cargo records and all good Music Platforms.
Click on the link below to read Rockstarblogs' previous review of " Hollywood Rock 'N' Roll"
https://godshelmet29.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-kut-hollywood-rock-n-roll-single.html
Also, you can follow the band via www.facebook.com/thekut & www.twitter.com/thekutgirlsrock
Words were written by Anselm Anderson
Blackbird sons is a four-piece from Finland, that plays energetic rock and roll with a hint of classic rock. The band is influenced by AC/DC, The Who, and ZZ Top, which can be characterized by the fist-pumping, riff-driven burst of raw sound that exudes from their music.
" Rock and Roll Ain't Dead" is the first single from the band's upcoming EP, a follow-up to 2017's self-published debut Back In the Game.
The track kicks off with a burst of pure adrenaline as the high-tempo riff instantly gets your head swinging. lead singer Niko Hamalainen enters the fray with a lung-bursting roar that tells you this is a band that likes to enjoy themselves when playing.
The band plays with a closeness that excels in how they play off each other. Bassist Lauri Aaltonen plays in impeccable time like a metronome that dictates the tempo, which culminates in some breakdowns that build towards the hook-laden cries of "Rock N Roll Ain't Dead". The passages of music are simple, enabling the dynamic to remain loud. The drumming abilities of Tatu Lankinen rolls along like a freight train; each strike resonates throughout, whilst the guitar lines of Riku Kananoja combine with lead vocals and bass to produce a joyous combination of heart-pumping rock that results in a mid-tempo trade-off that proves rock and roll is still very much alive with this talented quartet from Finland.
The band's upcoming 5 track EP Rock and Roll ain't Dead is due out in April 2019
Blackbird Sons are ;
Niko Hamalainen- Lead Vocals/Guitars
Riku Kananoja- Backing Vocals/ Guitars
Lauri Aaltonen- Bass & Backing Vocals
Tatu Lankinen- Drums
You can follow the band via their social media accounts
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