Balloon Thief Drop Raucous Punk
There is something in the style of Providence outfit Balloon Thief that just makes me want to riot, albeit in a safe and respectful way. A rush of energy greets you instantly, showing indifference to trends and flair, intent on banging out a furious rocker in less than two minutes. In the chorus, it almost feels like the energy can’t be contained, delivering the line “I’ve got a hole in my head” that seemingly has you feeling like everyone is bouncing right off the walls. It’s as if the band just want to get up, rush through a set in 20 minutes, and walk off the stage drenched in sweat, leaving the audience with their ears ringing. That your thing? Check out the entire Hole in My Head EP!
Admittedly, we might have outdone ourselves last week; I’m fairly certain I’m the one to blame. Somehow, we tossed up 40 songs, though a few are unavailable in the streaming sites, so you’ve only got 38 tracks on this week’s playlist. There’s a ton of Austin stuff, with new music from Daiistar, Semihelix, Half Dream and more…obligatory A Giant Dog is in there and such. Plus, still continuously impressed by the magic that is Prewn. Oh, and Australia’s buzzing at the moment, and their music isn’t half-bad either, with new tracks from the Small Intestines and Soft Covers being considered as must listens. So, if you’ve got an hour or two to kill…go on and stream!
Admittedly, having a 1 and 4 year old has perhaps made my listening a bit timid, but this Texas heat and the start of the school year has me turning towards the more boisterous brand of rock n’ roll, like