Cold Pumas
Trends and scenes can sometimes be seen from miles off. But not many anticipated the stampede of synth-pop that arrived in 2008 and grew even more so this year. But the scent of a type of adrenaline-fulled grunge, a blend of garage rock, with the “hipster” tag is approaching. And without said tag, it’s the kind of music that still maintains its appeal. In 2010 you can expect to hear the name Male Bonding splashed all over the shop having just signed to Sub Pop, and expect their companions, Brighton’s La La Vasquez and Cold Pumas to also nab a bit of the limelight.
This isn’t chart-topping, this isn’t even real “music” to the old folks. But this is an energised, instrumental pulse. Guitars, guitars, guitars all clashing to create an almost otherworldly output, as if there are no guitars at all. The three-piece’s sound is given life by hard-hitting, relentless drums and this notion of repetition that makes all of it so intriguing and instant.
Call this city boy biased but the future should be well-prepared for what Brighton’s got in store.
COLD PUMAS @ Tumblr
mp3// Jela
MFM @ HYPEM
September 21st, 2009 at 7:32 am
Great post, never knew these bands.
Cheers.
Dan.