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Artist Name: Fishmonger
Who Are They: Four-piece hardcore punk band from Atlanta/Athens. Featuring current and former members of Places to Hide, Bathroom/s, Under a Sky So Blue, Jebediah Springfield, and Linda.
Members
Oliver Vitale – Drums
Gavin Caffrey – Vocals
Brian Caffrey – Guitar
Aaron Hubbard – Bass
Sounds Like: A savage kick in the teeth. Rude, belligerent, misanthropic hardcore that fluctuates between classic No Idea growl and grit and vintage ’80s punk that’s ready to fly off the rails. Raw as fuck but surprisingly tuneful.
Releases: The band’s debut EP, the four-song Unkooth, came out in December and is available as a name your price download via Bandcamp.
Mandatory Listening: The EP’s lead track, “Pick Pocket,” is a full-fledged bruiser of a song led by a sludgy noise rock riff and Gavin Caffrey’s barked exhortations. It’s a white-knuckled, jaw-clenching thriller that goes right for the throat.
More Info
Bandcamp: fishmonger.bandcamp.com
Facebook: @fishmongerhc