Name: So Removed
Brand: Wives

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CD-SLANG-50210

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-10-04

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Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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4250506833442

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Artist

Wives

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

City Slang

Wives is an influential artist in the noise rock genre, known for their experimental sound and energetic live performances. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, Wives has created a unique and captivating sound that pushes the boundaries of traditional rock music. With a discography spanning several albums and collaborations with other notable artists, Wives has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene.

Similar to bands like No Age, Silver Daggers, and Night Wounds, Wives combines elements of punk, noise, and avant-garde to create their signature sound. Their music is characterized by distorted guitars, frenetic drumming, and raw vocals that convey a sense of urgency and intensity. Fans of Foot Village, Neon Hunk, or Pink and Brown will find themselves drawn to the chaotic energy present in Wives' music.

With influences ranging from Shearing Pinx to Pre and AIDS Wolf VS Athletic Automaton, it's clear that Wives draws inspiration from diverse sources within the noise rock community. Their collaborations with other artists such as Nightwounds and Bipolar Bear have further expanded their sonic palette. If you're a fan of bands like The Usaisamonster or XBXRX who push the boundaries of what rock music can be, then you won't want to miss out on experiencing Wives' powerful live performances.

The debut album of Wives! The Queens, NY four-piece is the latest fit into a long lineage of New York’s gritty, melodic-meets-punk.

Wives as a band came together by happenstance — a random realization amidst friends busy with other musical projects. Jay met Adam Sachs, Wives’ drummer, while interning at a New York recording studio where Adam worked as an assistant. The two became fast friends, their constant hanging out growing to include guitarist Andrew Bailey (DIIV) and bassist Gabe Wax, who’d eventually be replaced by another friend, Alex Crawford. All were embedded in New York’s DIY music scene through their respective projects, with years of playing house shows and booking their own tours under their belts. It wasn’t until a random day of extra studio time booked for another project that the four of them actually played together.

So Removed is grungy dark-wave, tethered to daily anxiety without resorting to cynicism. The noisy dissonance of Sonic Youth, the edgy hooks of early Pixies, and the clever, cerebral sneering of The Fall simmer as touchstones within the album, sharp and prodding at the details, pulsing with urgency. So Removed plunges into the void of unknown, a tangle of contemporary dread and optimism, mapping the gray areas of alienation.

So Removed

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