July 4th, 2009
The Balkans – Zebra Print / Oh Dear 7″
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 Atlanta, Georgia’s The Balkans deliver a moody, punk sound with raw, 60’s surf rock undertones. |
| “Zebra Print,” from The Balkans’ Zebra Print / Oh Dear 7″, is an erratic combination of jangly 60’s surf rock and old school punk. Upbeat, wishy-washy drums are followed close behind by eerie, drawn-out vocals. “Oh Dear” is the other track on their 7″, with oddly familiar surf rock patterns lead by slightly distorted, strummy guitar riffs and clean, punchy bass lines. All under the age of twenty, they seem to have perfected their sound during their two year career. Their stage set up contains what looks to be a twelve foot ladder that their bassist makes his way up to during their shows. The next time you’re throwing a house party and you live anywhere near Georgia, I highly recommend you invite The Balkans. Or if you’re not the house party type, you can catch them tonight at 8pm at Foxbox in Atlanta, Georgia. | |
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