MP3: Radio 4/Garden Variety
Just got the new Radio 4 in for a review for Resonance (pick it up, it is the best underground music mag out there!). Out on Astralwerks, Stealing of a Nation is a polished collection of seriously dancefloor friendly punk groove. The electronics are legit, not simply added for effect, and the additional percussion really strengthens the sound. They have been a band that has been constantly elevating their game from the get-go and really have created a wide divide between the fledgling dance punks and the established artists who can really invigorate that sound.
For those that are unaware, Radio 4 bassist and vocalist Anthony Roman comes via an often overlooked post-punk band from LI called Garden Variety. They released a couple of great records in the early 90s that still sound fresh today and display the energy Radio 4 have been known for. Released on headhunter (Drive Like Jehu), Knocking the Skill Level is an essential piece of that era's urgent melodicism. I have posted one new track from Radio 4's upcoming record and 2 of the best Garden Variety tracks from the aforementioned record.
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