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  • Möney – “Punk Demo”

    Released April 28, 2023. Available on Bandcamp.

    Möney is a band from Bristol, UK. “Punk Demo” is their second release. One might think that the title is a bit generic, but it is truly just descriptive. They seem to have mastered the ‘punk’ audio soundscape and ‘earned’ that title with this EP. The runtime for “Punk Demo” is just under sixteen minutes.

    Previously, Möney’s music was a bit more mellow, but it seems they are having fun exploring their edgier side with this release. Whatever they are doing, it is definitely working. The entire album is like a shockwave of energy – there are a lot of bands out there making cool punk music, but it feels like a new bar has been set.

    Though this band is based in the UK and most of the songs are in English, there are some Spanish lyrics in the mix, like in the song “La Culpa”.

    There are six songs on this EP/demo. The tracks that really stand out are “Run Away”, “La Culpa”, and “Full of Lies”. Once again, it’s hard to pick because the entire demo is a great listen.

    If you like punk music, and haven’t already been made aware of “Punk Demo” by Möney, go listen to it right now.

  • Powerplant – “Crashing Cars”

    Released April 30th, 2025. Available on Bandcamp.

    Powerplant is a band from London, UK. Their latest, “Crashing Cars”, is a single release that consists of two songs running just over eight minutes.

    “Crashing Cars” makes up for its brief runtime by being a memorable and intense listen. It feels like they took the best parts of 80’s pop and added some extra edge that really pushes the soundscape to its true potential. Powerplant produced these two songs very well, and both have a great balance of arrangements that have the pop sensibility shine through the thin layer of punk grime.

    The two songs on this single are the titular “Crashing Cars”, and the b-side, “Never Smile”.

    On a two-song release, you can’t really pick a favorite – both songs are dynamic and have some real sonic hooks that dig right in. The vocals blend and contrast effortlessly amongst the chaos.

    It’s been a while since Powerplant has had a new release, but “Crashing Cars” proves they’ve still got it. Please go spend the next eight minutes of your life listening to it.