www.facebook.com/vermontbandohio
From: Cincinnati, OH
Sounds like: Indie Rock/Punk
For a few years now, the Pop Punk scene in Ohio has been churning out more and more high quality acts for it to be a hotbed for the genre. Vermont is a band that wants to take that genre, twist it up and put their Indie Rock and other variations of Rock spin on it and create a sound that's truly special. Let's see how it fares in our review of their latest EP. The opening track "Not "Summer Freshman"" is upbeat right from the get go. There's almost a Rockabilly flair to the track as it sways to and fro with a high energy that pulls in the listeners with ease. "Flat Earth" takes things on a more Indie Rock route by way of a Death Cab For Cutie type sound. The melodies are top notch and it's a wonderful track just to lose yourself in. "Anime Bible Joint" has some Emo and Screamo vibes to it. The instrumentation is spazzy at times but it keeps things interesting throughout. "Cannibal" is catchy as hell. The driving riffs and melodic vocals make it a stand out track with ease. It should be real easy for it to garner radio play. "Death Note" is an acoustic track that'll pull at the heartstrings with its passion. The closing track "5forty" has a controlled chaos factor to it until it explodes with ferocity that'll get the live crowd moving along. It's a nice closer that sums up their sound nicely.
Verdict:
Vermont has a signature Indie Rock/Punk sound that yearns to be listened to as loud as possible.
