There’s a strong playfulness in ‘V3RM0NT’, a quality that makes the album almost theatrical, offering a rather light and wholesome listening experience. Shying away from big artistic manifestos or pretentious sonic formulas, Maine-based trio Milk St. champions a sound that’s accessible, friendly and relatable, built on high-octane rock’n’roll and punk stylings. The result is music that’s mellow on the soul and lively on the heart.
Released through Barely Alive Records, ‘V3RM0NT’ keeps its sonic references constant, featuring jangling guitars, furious riffing, chaotic drums and collective vocals. Some would define it all as almost ‘chaotic’, but we prefer to see it as a way to enhance the punchiness of the group’s lyrical themes, so fierce and rebellious.
Developed over a coming-of-age story that resembles all the disorder and turmoil of growing up, ‘V3RM0NT’ is quite a personal record, written as a concept album by lead singer Jonah Wakefield. Speaking about the band’s quirky and unique style, he explains: “We usually describe ourselves as Northeast Emo. To us that means beautifully depressing; there are some Appalachian type folk roots in there but tons of grunge and midwest emo as well.”
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