Starving Millions - EP Review: V
Good punk in this country has always been few and far between. Ducking in and out of the spotlight, the well-known acts of the New Zealand scene have been the ones that have powered on. Despite almost been absorbed by sub genres and surviving fads throughout years. Wellington based four
Fading in with a dusty devils guitar and shallow death metal like vocals, the EP kicks off with an unexpected undertone. Casting an angle of evil and anger right from the start. It was clear I was in my element right away.Clearing things up with the classic punk rock beat of Fear and Hate, we get a fist full of sick riffs coupled up with a crowd stirring vocal, firmly stuck in our heads.
Gnarling into the next track Us and Them we are faced with a stomping fortress of guitars and drums. Exciting the ear with metal like arrangements and even throwing in a blast beat for good measure, this track was a clear favourite for me.Heading down the hill into the fourth track Self Important Fool, we start to feel the lighter side of things with a triumphant charge of guitars backed with a belted out lyric. Sobering the mood with a slight sense of raw emotion and then stomping it into the ground before it's too late.
Shadowed by screams in the distance, the fifth track takes us in one side and out the other. Slow and low, then exploding out, this final flight builds to an epic climax, before dramatically falling into a submersible silence. With the abrupt ending leaving the listener stunned we find ourselves back at the beginning in no time. the perfect hook to finish things off.
The production on this EP impressed me immensely, especially the guitar tones and snare drum. Most importantly, the unique vocal styles cut through displaying a trademark of the bands sound. this EP is set to cement their place right next to some of the best New Zealand punk acts. Be sure to check it out, you won't regret it and make sure to catch these guys out on the road this spring, with several shows booked in the next coming months.
-5 Stars
Review written by Matt Mutinous
About Starving Millions
Never ones to let idle hands take over, the band has released a string of albums and EPs since their formation in 2013, as well as touring locally and abroad.
In true DIY fashion Starving Millions take care of all areas of the band in house or through local friends; from recording, production and distribution of the music, through to design, photography and production of merch.
Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Starving Millions
Releases
Other Reviews By Matt Mutinous
Beastwars - Album Review: IV
01 Jun 2019 // by Matt Mutinous
Sludge bands are few and far between in New Zealand and one of our best and highly regarded have unexpectedly made a return with a brand new eight-track album. Nominated for best rock album at the 2011 New Zealand Music Awards and after an almost a two-year hiatus in which, singer Matt Hyde managed to fight off Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Wellington heavyweight's Beastwars are back in 2019 with the release of their fourth studio album aptly titled IV.
Read More...
Stress - EP Review - Misery Fatigue
02 Dec 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
A new addition to the scene, Wellington-based hardcore noise outfit Stress are about to launch their career with their debut release Misery Fatigue. Interested in what exactly that entailed, I was stoked to get a chance to have a sneak peek at this highly anticipated Kiwi band.
Read More...
Album Review - Shepherds Reign
15 Oct 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
New Zealand is world renown for Polynesian musicians, groups like Deceptikonz, Nesian Mystik and Aaradhna are some of the first to come to mind. So, it was surprising to hear of a band breaking the mould and coming straight outta South Auckland into the Kiwi Metal scene.
Read More...
Heavy Blarney - Album Review - Bog to Swamp
08 May 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
Released - 18th May 2018 When I first saw the title Bog to Swamp my imagination could only assume what kind of music was to follow. The second album from Palmerston North Celtic rockers, Heavy Blarney had grabbed my attention from the get-go and I was keen to find out just how this band sounded with such a unique blend of music styles, rarely attempted these days.
Read More...
Depths - Album Review: Endless
10 Mar 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
Release Date: April 13th, 2018 Picked up by Deadboy Records in late 2011, Depths have hit the ground running, adding a new angle to the New Zealand Metal scene and bringing a fresh sound to the table. Presumably named after the album from US deathcore band, Oceano, Depths has managed to draw an international style of death metal from the comforts of Palmerston North.
Read More...
21 Feb 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
Thursday nights are always a good night to go out if you live in Auckland, with most international acts 'fitting us in' on their Australian tour nowadays, even a show this close to the weekend is a blessing. San Diego death metal giants, Cattle Decapitation had shown up to the iconic Kings Arms and the line to the was stretched out into the street.
Read More...
Gig Review: Skinny Hobos @ Yot Club, Raglan - 06/01/2018
08 Jan 2018 // by Matt Mutinous
The sun finally decided to make an appearance over Raglan on Saturday afternoon, following two days of chaos weather and king tides that flooded most of the country. Tourists returned with the warmth as the campground began to fill up, the sun slipped below the horizon almost as quickly as it appeared.
Read More...
Most Viewed Artists
Latest Galleries
NZ Top 10 Singles
- APT.
ROSÉ And Bruno Mars - DIE WITH A SMILE
Lady Gaga And Bruno Mars - BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Billie Eilish - TASTE
Sabrina Carpenter - I LOVE YOU, I'M SORRY
Gracie Abrams - ESPRESSO
Sabrina Carpenter - SAILOR SONG
Gigi Perez - LOSE CONTROL
Teddy Swims - A BAR SONG (TIPSY)
Shaboozey - GOOD LUCK, BABE!
Chappell Roan
More Content on muzic.net.nz
Google Site Search
100% New Zealand Music
All content on this website is copyright to muzic.net.nz and other respective rights holders. Redistribution of any material presented here without permission is prohibited.
Report A Problem
