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The Rothmans - A.S.L (EP)

11 May 2017 - 0 Comments

Channeling the potency and precision of post-hardcore icons Unwound and McLusky, The Rothmans are a thunderous force of dynamic noise rock, flawlessly preserved in debut EP A.S.L.

Formed in 2015, and simply self-described as a ‘band from the freezing land of Dunedin’, the four-piece have cut their teeth in the durgy and desolately-populated venues of the southern metropolis.

Their recently released debut EP A.S.L, recorded by Nick Graham (Opposite Sex’s ‘Hamlet) in the Attic, is the perfect artifact of their intense and compelling live shows; coveted by those fortunate enough to experience them.

The release ignites with the pummelling drums (Mitchell Innes) and churning guitars (Johnny Mann, Rob Wilkinson) of Omakau, punctuated by Wilkinson’s half-drawling, half-hysterical screams, ‘when I get back to Omakauuuuuuu…

Moving through the off-kilter dance punk of Wavelength, championed by the propulsive bass of Tom Monaghan, the Rothmans showcase the versatility and depth of their accomplished riffage.

Following the micro-abrasion of title track A.S.L, the EP concludes ferociously with the Polvo-esque punk of Holstenvall and the beautifully demented riffs of Roaches - the later dissipating in an archetypical swirl of noise.

There is no doubt that A.S.L is the beginning of a fertile and formidable catalog of masterful noise rock - stay tuned.

Links:

The Rothmans on trace / untrace records: https://www.traceuntracerecords.com/the-rothmans 
The Rothmans Live To Air on Radio One 91fm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYCWTs_BEhc


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