Low Levels - Gym Strip

 

Photo by R.d. Cane
 
  Low Levels are from Vancouver and formed in 2014. Influenced by the likes of Wipers, Fugazi, Hot Snakes etc they blend elements of Washington DC hardcore with west coast punk rock to create an original, energetic post punk sound all of their own.

  The line up consists of Al Boyle (guitar/vocals, he was formerly in Hard Feelings, The WPP and You Say Party), Byron Slack (drums/vocals, ex Invasives) and Emily Jayne (bass/vocals, ex Devil Eyes & Learners).

  Last year I posted a song from their debut s/t 7 track ep (http://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/low-levels-strip-mall.html) and I'm happy to report that they're back with a brand new ep. It's called Lost In The Trance and it was recorded at Little Red Sounds by Felix Fung. You can find both releases here : https://lowlevels.bandcamp.com/

  I played a song from the new ep on last night's Just Some Punk Songs show (saved version here if anyone is in the mood for an hour's worth of cool new punk rock tunes.... http://mixlr.com/just-some-punk-songs/showreel/just-some-punk-songs-140317/) and it went so well with the guys in the chatroom I'll share it with a wider audience. Catchy, gritty and featuring vocals from both Al and Emily, this is Gym Strip.....

 

Low Levels - Strip Mall

  Low Levels are a 3 piece post punk rock band from Vancouver who formed in September 2014 when vocalist/guitarist Al Boyle (Hard Feelings/WPP/You Say Party) got together with Invasives drummer Byron Slack and bassist/vocalist Emily Jayne (Devil Eyes/Learners).

  Influenced by bands such as Wipers, Fugazi and Hot Snakes, they cut their teeth playing locally and are now ready to step things up a gear. They recently released a debut 7 track cassette ep on Shake! Records and you can check it out here : https://lowlevels.bandcamp.com/album/low-levels.

  From the ep, this is Strip Mall........