We Came To Rock
What better way to let off some steam than to rock out to some good ole punk rock? Am I right?
Well a packed Velvet Jones agreed with me on the 4th night of the New Noise Conference & Festival. The showcase held a lineup of heavy punk rockers all bringing a unique twist to the “punk rock” genre. False Puppets is somewhat poppy; Dark Waves is, well, dark; Plague Vendor is heavy; and Joyce Manor is straight punk rock. This was a nice sampling for those who enjoy their punk.
According to promoter Eddie Numbskull, Plague Vendor was the must-see band of the night. Recently seen at the Warped Tour and Riot Fest, Plague Vendor has built a reputation for a wild on-stage performance reminiscent of a young Iggy Pop. “They’re like The Refused with no social content,” according to New Noise attendee Matt H., “But I like it.” The southern Californian band is young and exploring with sound, mashing up heavy guitar riffs with manic lyrical hooks that take you from zero to one hundred in sixty seconds. The impression they left was huge.
The showcase produced what it promised, a night of great new punk rock, and Santa Barbara came out to rock!