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Posted Jul. 2, 2007, 3:10 p.m. ET
The Death Set: Rejuvenating Punk Rock!
By Shanon Kelley
I don't know if anyone else is aware of the punk movement that is currently taking place in Brooklyn, Los Angeles and now Baltimore, but it kicks major ass. Bands like Matt and Kim, Japanther, Best Fwends, Ponytail, No Age, Dan Deacon and my new favorites, The Death Set, are all part of this.
Basically what these bands all have in common is minimal instrumental use (or talent for that matter), but maximum distortion and frenzied energy. Best Fwends only use two mics and an ipod, while Matt and Kim use only synthesizers and a drum kit. These bands are generally comprised of just two members, but they consistently bring the house down. And I mean that literally -- most of these bands' live shows include people hanging from the rafters.
While I love all of these bands equally, The Death Set have really impressed me lately. These two boys from Baltimore use nothing but an ipod, some guiters and distorted mics including telephone-mics just like Japanther. The vocals are high-pitched to the point of sounding pre-pubescent, but the lyrics beg to take a bite out of you and the energy is just how you want it to be -- relentless.
Check out this mp3 below and more on their MySpace page. Then go see them August 17th at the Grasslands in Brooklyn, but be careful! People often end up bloody after their shows.
The Death Set - Paranoia mp3
Comments
Personally I think the original punk scene of the 70s( meaning the music was just better ) ...newyork and England still outdo anything being done today and grunge was the last piercing in the face....and while they are living on yesterdays anarchy at least they are not repressed and attending church.
Posted at 8:13 p.m. ET on Jul 02, 2007 by randy focazio
Amendment: While The Death Set are originally from Australia, they seem to be very intent on establishing themselves as a Baltimore band. I mean, they've become best buddies with Spank Rock, for cryin' out loud.
Posted at 10:49 a.m. ET on Jul 03, 2007 by Shanon
HOW THE FUCK IS DAN DEACON PART OF A PUNK MOVEMENT?
the only thing you may walk away with is a headache.
Posted at 5:09 p.m. ET on Jul 06, 2007 by Anonymous
DAN DEACON is part of this punk movement because he tours in the same DIY network, contributes back to it and is an active part of the community of bands supporting it and each other.
Posted at 4:23 a.m. ET on Jul 24, 2007 by Birk Gherkin
I was hooked from the first moment. Great party music.
Posted at 5:55 p.m. ET on Sep 12, 2007 by mintcar
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