Nihiloceros Release New Song: “Purgatory (Summer Swim)”
I just reviewed “Penguin Wings” by Nihiloceros a short bit ago, so I was stoked to receive a new song so soon after. “Purgatory (Summer Swim)” is another fucking sick tune.
The song starts with some Paul Westerberg style intro vocals and it seems to switch vocalists into this really melodic, and yet sad, verse vocals before transforming into a catchy as fuck vocal duet in the chorus.
Musically the song is less heavy than the other song. It still has distorted guitars but it’s more like the guitar I might hear when the Dead Milkmen use distortion. The bass and drums lock in and create a well balanced bottom end that fits the song perfectly. I feel a strong pull towards Sebadoh and Sugar which is high praise indeed.
The rad 80’s style synthesizer/keys sounds was a dope little surprise that added a cool component. And I couldn’t help but sing along to the lines “I’m gonna kill you when you’re done”.
Would love to see this band live. Maybe I’ll have to ask them to do a show trade with them coming to the Hudson Valley to play with my punk band with my band going to NYC to play with them.
Make sure to order the vinyl on Bandcamp
Released by Totally Real Records
You can also check them out on their Spotify and on my Indie Rock Playlist
Follow them on IG, FB, and TikTok too
Need a song reviewed or playlisted? Contact me using the link below (Keep in mind, I only review bands I actually like; you can go elsewhere for insincere or negative reviews.)
Want to mail a vinyl for review? Message me at dcpcbooking@gmail.com for the address
No tapes and no CDs, I can’t play either of them
Also make sure to check out DCxPC Live’s store where I have vinyl release of live albums by amazing hardcore, punk, ska and metal bands! We are a small DIY record label doing our best to document the scene we love in the way we love it most—LIVE!
