Tension without release: the sound of NYC punks Weird Womb

Undeniably, the electric guitar, which was almost marginalized by Brooklyn bands of the late aughts like Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Matt & Kim and Grizzly Bear, is taking back a dominant role in the NYC scene’s sound of the 10s. This thanks to a generation of young bands like Weird Womb – which we highlighted in our latest Best of NYC Poll for emerging artists – who find inspiration in the guitar-centric, heavy sound of the 90s. From that decade, these four Brooklyn dudes chose as main inspiration the rather uncompromising sound of post-hardcore, brought to fame by legendary DC band Fugazi, delivering an explosive 7" sarcastically titled "Ruined by the 90’s," self released in May of 2013. The three songs on the EP are concise excersises in tension without release, and should be really experienced exclusively in a live setting (in places that allow mosh pits).

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best punk/garage/guitar rock songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!