Better
Things is a band out of Burlington, Vermont. They list themselves as
alternative/punk, but one reviewer heard some resemblance to ska.
I would
probably just say rock, based on the strong guitars and the energy. There are some
moody overtones that make the argument for being more alternative, but the
overall energy is still high, like punk. It seems that the band made the
correct call.
Better
Things has a 4-track digital album available via Bandcamp, as well as another
song, "Hindsight 20/20", for which there is a video. It was in
watching the video that I noticed how effectively the band uses the voices of
multiple members to give appropriate strength to the song. I believe their
unity is the key to the energy they are able to achieve.
"Hindsight
20/20" may be their most traditionally rock song, but check out
"Asphyxia" for the raw yearning.
These
Roads Lead to Nowhere can be purchased on Bandcamp, and Better Things has several East Coast
dates scheduled for the rest of the month.
I like
them.
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