For close to 20 years, the dance punk collective and oddball onomatopoeia !!! – commonly pronounced ‘chk chk chk’ – has been throwing down absurd shows that blend the indie aesthetic with a good ol’ fashioned house party. Having been dry for a couple of years since their last release on Warp, the group has come forward with their new single via an exclusive release through fellow music blog, Thump.
The track, called “All U Writers,” brings to mind classic traits from !!! releases from the past such as “Must Be the Moon” and “Me and Giuliani Down By the Schoolyard” while introducing newer sensibilities which, according to Nic Offer, come from the current wave of ‘clubbier’ dance tracks in the indie circles of rock music. What we get is a particularly groovy affair that’s much more experimental than we’re normally accustomed to from the Sacramento based outfit, but that’s not to say it’s a direction that lacks a punch or a train of thought. “All U Writers” delivers on the reputation that Offer and Co. have established for themselves over the years and marks a direction that is transgressive and bold at this stage in their careers. Now we just need to see how awesome it is when it’s played live with the full ensemble.
Check out “All U Writers” by !!! below and be on the lookout for new tracks on the horizon.
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