I was first introduced to Heathers the last time they played Pehrspace back in June. I was there to see Ablebody, but was enchanted by the opening band, which, like a monarch butterfly, is a rare and magical experience, one you always hope for, but that mostly eludes you. Heathers’ unapologetically grunge and brit-pop influenced ennui wrapped me in its waify arms and grated on my soul to its unexpected delight. Their debut 7” aptly titled, ‘Teenage Clothes’, is not reinventing a wheel so masterfully perfected by its ancient predecessors, that it actually becomes more satisfying to your ears. Drenched in reverb and distortion, rife with repetition, speed, and catchy, screamable lyrics, like, “I don’t wanna be adored,” I didn’t even notice I had the two immensely brief songs on repeat for hours. Their ability to make you feel so indescribably ambiguous that it becomes cathartic is what makes them a must see live band. Stream the 7” below and catch them tomorrow at Pehrspace for the 7" release along with Roses, Vaude, and Media Jeweler. – Jacqueline Caruso
