The truth is, you want to see Promiseland for the live show. For the tear-yourself-apart, no-limits performance of Australian-born vocalist Johann Rashid. The industrial-techno instrumentals sound like they could come from a secret warehouse rave on the edge of the city, but Promiseland’s vocals are straight from the realm of punk. Collectively, it makes for an intense, nightmarish experience, which coupled with the performance aspect, becomes simply jarring – in a good way. You can see Promiseland next at Mercury Lounge on May 24, opening for Rey Pila alongside The Muckers. – Cameron Carr
