Can you imagine an updated, more jolly version of grunge, which is actually really good? That’s what the Brooklyn power trio Slonk Donkerson sounds like to us. They list themselves as a generic hard-rock and post-punk fusion, and look back to golden indie classics like The Replacements and early R.E.M., but we feel like "The Donks" give us more than that. Their songs are hardcore enough without getting to the point of being unbearable, leaving plenty of room for fetching, grungy vocals. Listen to the title track from their latest EP “Watching Every Channel at Once” below via Bandcamp, which has an incredibly high production value for its lo-fi-ish quality. The band is set to play Cake Shop tomorrow (09.13) with legendary Grant Hart (Hüsker Dü, Nova Mob) and Franny and Zooey. – Michael Haskoor (@Tweetskoor)
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!