The Wilful Boys are Eric Lau (Bass), Johnny Provenzano (Lead Guitar), Nick Isles (Guitar) and Steven Fisher (vocals/Drums) and they're from New York (although their singer hails from Australia). They released their debut album, Rough As Guts in 2016 (https://thewilfulboys.bandcamp.com/album/rough-as-guts).
They've just released sophomore album Life Lessons and it's my introduction to the band. There's only 5 songs streaming but I'm liking what I'm hearing. It's available from Australian label Homeless Records on ltd edition vinyl (100 "golden rule", 200 black) and digital download : https://homelessrecords.bandcamp.com/album/life-lessons
I don't know much about them but you can investigate further if you want on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thewilfulboys/
Initial impressions on their music, it's noisy and although quotes from reviews had me expecting a more Aussie flavoured dish, I'm picking up similarities in sound to Stevenage band Bad Breeding (https://badbreeding.bandcamp.com/). Maybe I should wash my ears out? Anyway, it's good stuff. This is my favourite so far by them. My ears certainly should get cleaned as amidst the pounding drums, grumbling basslines and occasional guitar break I'm not getting the full lyrics but it's something to do with jumping off roofs, taking medication and running out of time. I'm going back in for another listen, you should join me. It's called Summers Over...
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