Amherst, Massachusetts band, Bugslam, infuses a noisy alternative rock sound to create catchy yet sonically adventurous music. Citing influences in hardcore, shoegaze, emo, and indie rock, the band offers a unique sound with their new EP, SOFTER NOW, now available.
“I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE” is an early favorite from Bugslam’s latest EP. The explosive shoegaze tune highlights the nuanced approach the band brings to the genre, as they manipulate tropes into something they can call their own. The stunning vocal performance maintains a lush, infectious feel, while the arrangement is where Bugslam’s singularity truly shines. The angular guitar melodies clash with chugging, thudding drums, leaving behind a wake of refreshing rock music for the listener to explore and take with them. There is an awkward charm to the arrangement that emphasizes the nuances of Bugslam, and those intricacies are bountiful. “I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE” is a warping, twisted introduction to a young band unafraid to make their lofty visions a reality, all while creating a cinematic, immersive atmosphere.
